Nelsinho (footballer, born 1979)
Nélson Manuel Ribeiro da Silva, known as Nelsinho, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Leça F.C. as a midfielder.Born in Felgueiras, Porto District, Nelsinho spent the better part of his career with Varzim S.C. since first arriving in 2008 from Gondomar SC. He went on to represent the club in both the second and third divisions, making more than 250 appearances in the former competition and retiring well in his 30s.
In late October 2018, 39-year-old Nelsinho suffered a knee injury during a league match against FC Porto B that sidelined him for two months. He returned to the lower leagues in the following summer, joining Leça FC.
