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Height
7
Shirt
34 years
Aug 8, 1991
Right
Preferred foot
Portugal
Country
€477.4K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Striker
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches42%Shot attempts47%Goals24%
Chances created20%Aerial duels won33%Defensive contributions9%

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

3
Goals
0
Assists
13
Started
19
Matches
1,052
Minutes played
6.32
Rating
3
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 14

Estrela da Amadora
W2-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Feb 7

Arouca
L3-2
78
0
0
0
0
6.6

Jan 30

Moreirense
W1-0
63
0
0
0
0
6.6

Jan 10

Braga
W2-1
78
0
0
0
1
5.9

Jan 6

Sporting CP
W1-2
78
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 2

Nacional
W2-1
59
0
0
0
0
6.4

Dec 23, 2025

Sporting CP
L1-4
20
0
0
0
1
5.3

Dec 17, 2025

AVS Futebol SAD
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 13, 2025

Rio Ave
W0-1
23
0
0
0
0
6.2

Dec 8, 2025

Gil Vicente
D0-0
62
0
0
0
0
6.1
Vitoria de Guimaraes

Feb 14

Liga Portugal
Estrela da Amadora
2-1
45‎’‎
6.2

Feb 7

Liga Portugal
Arouca
3-2
78‎’‎
6.6

Jan 30

Liga Portugal
Moreirense
1-0
63‎’‎
6.6

Jan 10

League Cup
Braga
2-1
78‎’‎
5.9

Jan 6

League Cup
Sporting CP
1-2
78‎’‎
6.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 38%
  • 26Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 2.94xG
4 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationFast breakResultGoal
0.25xG0.51xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,052

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
2.94
xG on target (xGOT)
3.38
Non-penalty xG
2.16
Shots
26
Shots on target
10
Headed shots
5

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.28
Successful passes
152
Successful passes %
84.0%
Accurate long balls
7
Accurate long balls %
70.0%
Chances created
4

Possession

Successful dribbles
4
Successful dribbles %
36.4%
Duels won
50
Duels won %
41.7%
Aerial duels won
14
Aerial duels won %
33.3%
Touches
341
Touches in opposition box
37
Dispossessed
19
Fouls won
29

Defending

Tackles
4
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
14
Recoveries
22
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
2
Clearances
1
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
16
xG against while on pitch
16.81

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
1

News

About

Nélson Oliveira is a 34-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Vitoria de Guimaraes, born on August 8, 1991, who is right-footed. Follow Nélson Oliveira on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Nélson Oliveira has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 1,052 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.32, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Nélson Oliveira scores highly on Matches compared to strikers in the Liga Portugal.

Nélson Oliveira's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nélson Oliveira's next match is on February 21, 2026 when Vitoria de Guimaraes face Braga in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Nélson Oliveira's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nélson Oliveira's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nélson Oliveira currently plays for Vitoria de Guimaraes alongside Hugo Pinto, Santiago Verdi, Maga, Miguel Nobrega, Oscar Rivas, Matija Mitrovic, Gustavo Silva, Joao Mendes, Beni, Orest Lebedenko, Telmo Arcanjo, Oumar Camara, Samu, Fabio Blanco, Diogo Sousa, Juan Diego Castillo, Rodrigo Abascal, Charles, Thiago Balieiro, Goncalo Nogueira, Ejike Opara, Noah Saviolo, Tony Strata, Ricardo Rocha, Miguel Nogueira, Alioune Ndoye, Jose Ribeiro, Ricardo Ribeiro, and Rodrigo Silva. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nélson Oliveira's career has also included time at Konyaspor, PAOK Thessaloniki, AEK Athens, Norwich City, Reading, Benfica, Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, Rennes B, Rennes, Deportivo La Coruna, Pacos de Ferreira, and Rio Ave.

On the international stage, Nélson Oliveira has represented Portugal, Portugal U21, Portugal U20, and Portugal U19.

Nélson Oliveira is from Portugal, and the national teams include Antonio Silva, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Carlos Forbs, Chico Conceicao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Goncalo Inacio, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Cancelo, Joao Carvalho, Joao Félix, Joao Neves, Joao Palhinha, José Sá, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo, Pedro Goncalves, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Ruben Neves, Rui Silva, Trincao, Vitinha, Alice Marques, Andreia Faria, Andreia Jacinto, Barbara Lopes, Beatriz Pina Fonseca, Carole Costa, Carolina Correia, Carolina Santiago, Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Diana Silva, Dolores Silva, Erica Cancelinha, Fatima Pinto, Francisca Nazareth, Ines Pereira, Jessica Silva, Lucia Alves, Maisa Correia, Maria Alagoa, Patricia Morais, Sierra Cota-Yarde, Stephanie Ribeiro, and Tatiana Pinto. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nélson Oliveira has won 2 titles: Super Cup (2014/2015) and Taça da Liga (2011/2012) with Benfica.

Nélson Oliveira has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Taca de Portugal, Conference League Qualification qualification, Conference League, Super Lig, Cup, Super League, Europa League, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, Premier League, Champions League, Ligue 1, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nélson Oliveira, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nélson Oliveira to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches42%Shot attempts47%Goals24%
Chances created20%Aerial duels won33%Defensive contributions9%

Career

Senior career

Vitoria de Guimaraes (Free transfer)Jan 2024 - now
90
13
17
0
45
10
70
26
10
3
70
20
29
9
11
1
1
0
1
0
36
8
31
4
21
3
30
5
12
0

Youth career

4
3
2
3

National team

17
2
4
2
7
4
9
4
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Benfica

Portugal
1
Super Cup(14/15)
1
Taça da Liga(11/12)

News

About

Nélson Oliveira is a 34-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Vitoria de Guimaraes, born on August 8, 1991, who is right-footed. Follow Nélson Oliveira on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Nélson Oliveira has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 1,052 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.32, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Nélson Oliveira scores highly on Matches compared to strikers in the Liga Portugal.

Nélson Oliveira's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nélson Oliveira's next match is on February 21, 2026 when Vitoria de Guimaraes face Braga in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Nélson Oliveira's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nélson Oliveira's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nélson Oliveira currently plays for Vitoria de Guimaraes alongside Hugo Pinto, Santiago Verdi, Maga, Miguel Nobrega, Oscar Rivas, Matija Mitrovic, Gustavo Silva, Joao Mendes, Beni, Orest Lebedenko, Telmo Arcanjo, Oumar Camara, Samu, Fabio Blanco, Diogo Sousa, Juan Diego Castillo, Rodrigo Abascal, Charles, Thiago Balieiro, Goncalo Nogueira, Ejike Opara, Noah Saviolo, Tony Strata, Ricardo Rocha, Miguel Nogueira, Alioune Ndoye, Jose Ribeiro, Ricardo Ribeiro, and Rodrigo Silva. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nélson Oliveira's career has also included time at Konyaspor, PAOK Thessaloniki, AEK Athens, Norwich City, Reading, Benfica, Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, Rennes B, Rennes, Deportivo La Coruna, Pacos de Ferreira, and Rio Ave.

On the international stage, Nélson Oliveira has represented Portugal, Portugal U21, Portugal U20, and Portugal U19.

Nélson Oliveira is from Portugal, and the national teams include Antonio Silva, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Carlos Forbs, Chico Conceicao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Goncalo Inacio, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Cancelo, Joao Carvalho, Joao Félix, Joao Neves, Joao Palhinha, José Sá, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo, Pedro Goncalves, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Ruben Neves, Rui Silva, Trincao, Vitinha, Alice Marques, Andreia Faria, Andreia Jacinto, Barbara Lopes, Beatriz Pina Fonseca, Carole Costa, Carolina Correia, Carolina Santiago, Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Diana Silva, Dolores Silva, Erica Cancelinha, Fatima Pinto, Francisca Nazareth, Ines Pereira, Jessica Silva, Lucia Alves, Maisa Correia, Maria Alagoa, Patricia Morais, Sierra Cota-Yarde, Stephanie Ribeiro, and Tatiana Pinto. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nélson Oliveira has won 2 titles: Super Cup (2014/2015) and Taça da Liga (2011/2012) with Benfica.

Nélson Oliveira has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Taca de Portugal, Conference League Qualification qualification, Conference League, Super Lig, Cup, Super League, Europa League, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, Premier League, Champions League, Ligue 1, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nélson Oliveira, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nélson Oliveira to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.