Rui Correia (footballer, born 1990)


Rui Jorge Farto Correia is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for C.D. Nacional as a defensive midfielder or a central defender.

Club career

Born in Chaves, Correia played youth football with Seixal FC. Until the age of 22 he competed in the lower leagues, signing with Portimonense S.C. from the Segunda Liga in the summer of 2013.
Correia joined Primeira Liga club C.D. Nacional for the 2014–15 season, after agreeing to a four-year contract. He made his debut in the tournament on 17 August 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–1 home loss against Moreirense FC.
Correia scored a career-best five goals in the 2015–16 campaign, helping the Madeirans finish in 11th position.

Personal life

Correia's father, Manuel, was also a footballer and a defender.