Bastos (Angolan footballer)


Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga, known as Bastos, is an Angolan footballer who plays as a defender for Lazio.

Club career

Bastos began his career in his native country Angola. Between 2011 and 2013 he played with Petro Luanda in 105 games where he scored 6 goals and also won the Taça de Angola twice.

Rostov

On 11 July 2013, Bastos signed a three-year contract with Russian Premier League side FC Rostov. He played a key role in winning the first Russian Cup for his club Rostov in the final against FC Krasnodar.

Lazio

On 17 August 2016, Lazio announced the signing of Bastos for €5 million. He scored his first goal for the club on 17 September 2017, a 3–2 away win over Genoa.

International career

Bastos debuted for his country in a 0–0 draw against Liberia on 10 August 2011. He represented Angola at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Personal life

In November 2016, Bastos' younger brother Nandinho signed for Rostov.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.28 May 2014Estádio Algarve, Algarve, Portugal1–02–0Friendly
2.15 October 2014Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda, Angola1–04–02015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

Rostov
Lazio
Angola