Football Player Nani Profile and Images

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Full name: Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha

Position: Forward

Date of Birth: 17 November 1986

Birthplace: Praia, Cape Verde

Manchester United winger Nani is the latest outstanding talent to be plucked from Sporting’s seemingly endless conveyor belt of world-class wide players. The same system that produced Luis Figo, Simao, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma appears to have unearthed another sensation capable of attaining the heights of such exalted company.

Nani was brought up in the poor Lisbon suburb of Amadora. A complicated family background saw him being raised by an aunt and he used football as a release from his turbulent childhood.

Too poor to afford the bus or train fair, he walked three miles to train day after day, or fare-dodged his way to his local club, Massama, on the outskirts of Lisbon, earning himself a sharp ticking off from the police on one occasion.

His big break came when he was spotted by Sporting scouts who were so impressed they quickly made sure he joined the club’s famed youth academy and, as they say, the rest is history and a happy one at that.

His speed, strength and trickery led many to compare him with Cristiano Ronaldo, and like his Manchester United teammate, Nani has the added bonus of having a keen eye for goal. He is equally at home on either flank.

He broke into the first team at 18 years of age, and made an immediate impression with his dazzling footwork and extreme speed, scoring 6 goals in his debut season.

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Pre-Premier league: Manchester United overcome Manchester City in Community Shield in derby

Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 in community shield

Manchester United came from 2 goals down to win 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in thriller come back which showed the winning mentality of the Premier league champions. Earlier big spending Manchester City went ahead thank to goals from Joleon Lescott and Edin Dzeko. Chris Smalling pulled one back on 52 minute before Nani superb performance gave Manchester United an equalizer on 58 minute. It was Nani again who earn the Community Shield for Man Utd with his second goal of the game third for United.

David De Gea on Edwin van der Sar shoes
The Spanish under 21 goalkeeper ability to replace Edwin van der Sar was put to question as the two Manchester City are partily his fault. Many football fans seemed to confident that Edwin van der Sar would have served those balls. De Gea has to learn and caught up quickly if he has to match Edwin van der Sar’s record. De Gea made summer transfer move to Manchester United as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar.

Manchester derby (Manchester United vs Manchester City) records
This was a third derby win out of three for Manchester united in community shield competition. Man utd also hold an upper hand in league derbies, they have won 58 and Manchester City has won 37 and drew 49 in league matches. 6 league cup Manchester derbies has been played so far, Manchester city won 3, Manchester United 2 and they drew one. FA Cup Manchester United have won 5 and Man city. Recently Manchester united record has been improving and in 2011-2012 the Reds will be chasing their 20th league title.
Video highlights of all goals

Pre-Premier league: Manchester United overcome Manchester City in Community Shield in derby

Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 in community shield

Manchester United came from 2 goals down to win 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in thriller come back which showed the winning mentality of the Premier league champions. Earlier big spending Manchester City went ahead thank to goals from Joleon Lescott and Edin Dzeko. Chris Smalling pulled one back on 52 minute before Nani superb performance gave Manchester United an equalizer on 58 minute. It was Nani again who earn the Community Shield for Man Utd with his second goal of the game third for United.

David De Gea on Edwin van der Sar shoes
The Spanish under 21 goalkeeper ability to replace Edwin van der Sar was put to question as the two Manchester City are partily his fault. Many football fans seemed to confident that Edwin van der Sar would have served those balls. De Gea has to learn and caught up quickly if he has to match Edwin van der Sar’s record. De Gea made summer transfer move to Manchester United as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar.

Manchester derby (Manchester United vs Manchester City) records
This was a third derby win out of three for Manchester united in community shield competition. Man utd also hold an upper hand in league derbies, they have won 58 and Manchester City has won 37 and drew 49 in league matches. 6 league cup Manchester derbies has been played so far, Manchester city won 3, Manchester United 2 and they drew one. FA Cup Manchester United have won 5 and Man city. Recently Manchester united record has been improving and in 2011-2012 the Reds will be chasing their 20th league title.
Video highlights of all goals

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It seemed as if this speedy winger was destined to be heading out of Manchester United after quotes attributed to him suggested he had criticised Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson early in the 2009-10 season, yet Nani bounced back from that episode to turn in some fine displays for club and country. Speedy and unpredictable, the lack of clarity in his game may be one of his best qualities. It often seems as if Nani is not sure what he will do next and if that is the case, his opponent has little hope of second guessing him. Trying to fill Cristiano Ronaldo's boots at United has proved impossible, but he had a good try in the second half of the last Premier League season, with a memorable performance againats Arsenal the highlight of his best campaign yet for United.
His two goals in the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich in April appeared to crown the revival in his fortunes at United, only for the German side to stun Old Trafford with two dramatic away goals to dump the 2008 European champions out of the competition.
Strengths: On top form, the Portuguese winger can be a nightmare for defenders. A bundle of pace and trickery, his ability to create and score spectacular goals makes him an important attacking outlet.
Weaknesses: Defensively weak and wasteful in possession, needs to understand that sometimes the simple pass or cross will do.
Career high: A 30-yard winner against Spurs in 2007 was his first goal for the club and lives long in the memory, but his performance against Arsenal at the Emirates in January 2010 was one of the best displays of individual attacking flair of the season.
Career low: Being ruled out of the 2010 World Cup with a shoulder injury three days before the opening match of the tournament.
Style: Pacy, skilful, creative; Nani is a devastatingly explosive winger with the ability to produce moments of magic.
Quotes: "Nani's got the potential to do what he wants. He's one of the sharpest players around, has a great strike with both feet - he's got the potential to be a top, top player." Rio Ferdinand praises his team-mate in May 2010..

Trivia: After coming on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, Nani scored Manchester United's crucial fifth penalty in the shoot-out.

Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalty 4-1 to win Community shield

Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalty 4-1 to win FA Community shield
Goalkeeper Petr Cech become Chelsea hero at Wembley community shield match after saving Ryan Gigg’s and Evra’s penalty after the game ended 2-2 in 90 minutes. The 4-1 victory for Chelsea came on Carlo Anceotti’s first big match for Carlo Ancelotti since replacing Guus Hiddink who ended his Chelsea managerial role with FA cup trophy at Wembley stadium.

Manchester United opened the score with a goal from Nani on 10th minute. Chelsea levelled in 52 minutes, thanks to a goal from Ricardo Carvalho who stayed at Chelsea after strong speculation on his move to Inter Milan to join Jose Mourinho.

Controversial Ballack foul and Lampard second goal
Chelsea went ahead in 71 minute, a goal from Frank Lampard. The goal came after Ballack appeared to have elbowed Patrick Evra, but Refferee didn’t stop them and Chelsea didn’t play fair play as Evra was lying injured on the ground. The ball found Didier drogba who slipped the ball to Lampard.

Chelsea dreams were then postponed in 90 minute when Rooney broke clear to level the score 2-2 and take the game to penalty shoot-out.

Quotes
Sir Alex Fergusson
"I asked the referee, he said he thought it was a serious incident, and he thought the player needed treatment, whereas he [Ballack] was up right away.
"Once he has done that, I do not understand why he has not stopped the game when Evra is lying down?

"With a replay you can see Ballack has elbowed the boy, and if the referee had seen it properly, it is a red card.
"The referee is in line with it, and should have at least stopped the game, but he did not.

"Of course, then they went on and scored the second goal. It is hard to blame the Chelsea players, because it is a professional game.

Carlo Ancelotti
"We found it difficult, but we were better in the second half when we put more strength on the pitch. In the end, we deserved to win," Ancelotti said.
"It was an important start to the season and now we have to continue to work and improve.

"I like the mental attitude of the players and the organisation of the club.
"We are now ready to start a very important season and want to do the best.
"This result is important because it proves our possibilities."

On the controversy in the build-up to the second goal, the Chelsea manager said: "The referee can stop the play and also the players can put the ball out.
"However, for sure they did not see Evra down on the pitch, because a Chelsea player would put the ball out if they saw an opponent down."

Penalties
Chelsea FC VS Manchester United
Frank Lampard (pen) 1 - 0
1 - 0 Ryan Giggs (miss)
Michael Ballack (pen) 2 - 0
2 - 1 Michael Carrick (pen)
Didier Drogba (pen) 3 - 1
3 - 1 Patrice Evra (miss)
Salomon Kalou (pen) 4 - 1

Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalty 4-1 to win Community shield

Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalty 4-1 to win FA Community shield
Goalkeeper Petr Cech become Chelsea hero at Wembley community shield match after saving Ryan Gigg’s and Evra’s penalty after the game ended 2-2 in 90 minutes. The 4-1 victory for Chelsea came on Carlo Anceotti’s first big match for Carlo Ancelotti since replacing Guus Hiddink who ended his Chelsea managerial role with FA cup trophy at Wembley stadium.

Manchester United opened the score with a goal from Nani on 10th minute. Chelsea levelled in 52 minutes, thanks to a goal from Ricardo Carvalho who stayed at Chelsea after strong speculation on his move to Inter Milan to join Jose Mourinho.

Controversial Ballack foul and Lampard second goal
Chelsea went ahead in 71 minute, a goal from Frank Lampard. The goal came after Ballack appeared to have elbowed Patrick Evra, but Refferee didn’t stop them and Chelsea didn’t play fair play as Evra was lying injured on the ground. The ball found Didier drogba who slipped the ball to Lampard.

Chelsea dreams were then postponed in 90 minute when Rooney broke clear to level the score 2-2 and take the game to penalty shoot-out.

Quotes
Sir Alex Fergusson
"I asked the referee, he said he thought it was a serious incident, and he thought the player needed treatment, whereas he [Ballack] was up right away.
"Once he has done that, I do not understand why he has not stopped the game when Evra is lying down?

"With a replay you can see Ballack has elbowed the boy, and if the referee had seen it properly, it is a red card.
"The referee is in line with it, and should have at least stopped the game, but he did not.

"Of course, then they went on and scored the second goal. It is hard to blame the Chelsea players, because it is a professional game.

Carlo Ancelotti
"We found it difficult, but we were better in the second half when we put more strength on the pitch. In the end, we deserved to win," Ancelotti said.
"It was an important start to the season and now we have to continue to work and improve.

"I like the mental attitude of the players and the organisation of the club.
"We are now ready to start a very important season and want to do the best.
"This result is important because it proves our possibilities."

On the controversy in the build-up to the second goal, the Chelsea manager said: "The referee can stop the play and also the players can put the ball out.
"However, for sure they did not see Evra down on the pitch, because a Chelsea player would put the ball out if they saw an opponent down."

Penalties
Chelsea FC VS Manchester United
Frank Lampard (pen) 1 - 0
1 - 0 Ryan Giggs (miss)
Michael Ballack (pen) 2 - 0
2 - 1 Michael Carrick (pen)
Didier Drogba (pen) 3 - 1
3 - 1 Patrice Evra (miss)
Salomon Kalou (pen) 4 - 1