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Hugo Almeida
Born: May 23, 1984
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Nationality: /https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F32%2Fpt.png "Portugal")
Portuguese
PortuguesePosition: Centre-forward
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F47%2Fhugo-almeida.jpg "Hugo Almeida of Portugal runs during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier Play-off Second Leg match between Sweden and Portugal at Friends Arena on November 19, 2013")
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2011-2014 | Besiktas |
| International | 2004-2015 | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 34 articles about Hugo Almeida. Articles 1 to 34:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F24%2Ffabio-vieira.jpg "Fabio Vieira celebrates scoring for Porto in February 2022")
Who is Arsenal's new playmaker Fabio Vieira?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Arsenal's new signing Fabio Vieira after his arrival from Porto on a five-year deal was confirmed.Jun 21, 17:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Preview: Werder Bremen vs. Schalke 04
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of the Bundesliga clash between Werder Bremen and Schalke 04.Aug 13, 18:12
Cape Verde stun Portugal
Goals from Odair Fortes and Gege give Cape Verde a shock 2-0 lead against Portugal.Mar 31, 21:42
Half-Time Report: Cape Verde in control against Portugal at the break
Goals from Odair Fortes and Gege give Cape Verde a surprise 2-0 lead against Portugal in an international friendly at the break.Mar 31, 20:41
Napoli hammer sorry Cesena
Napoli score two goals either side of half time to earn a 4-1 victory away to Cesena in Serie A.Jan 6, 18:51
Half-Time Report: Napoli in control against Cesena
Napoli open up a 2-0 half-time lead away to Cesena in their Serie A clash at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi.Jan 6, 17:48
Sampdoria frustrated by Cesena
Constantin Nica's own-goal helps Sampdoria to grab a 1-1 draw in their Serie A match against Cesena.Nov 23, 16:26
Hellas Verona salvage draw at struggling Cesena
Juanito's 77th-minute header earns Hellas Verona a point from their trip to Cesena in Serie A.Nov 3, 19:51
Roma too strong for Cesena
Goals from Daniele De Rossi and Mattia Destra give second-placed Roma a 2-0 win over Cesena in Serie A.Oct 29, 21:37
Hugo Almeida close to Cesena switch
Free agent Hugo Almeida is said to be nearing a move to Italian team Cesena.Oct 5, 09:50
Report: Queens Park Rangers want Hugo Almeida
A report claims that Queens Park Rangers want to sign experienced Portuguese international striker Hugo Almeida on a free transfer.Sep 7, 11:39
Report: West Ham United told to pay £3m for Peter Crouch
Stoke City inform West Ham United that they will need to pay £3m to sign Peter Crouch, according to reports.Aug 7, 01:59
West Ham United want Hugo Almeida?
A report claims that West Ham United want to sign experienced Portuguese forward Hugo Almeida.Aug 6, 11:39
Player Ratings: Germany 4-0 Portugal
Sports Mole rates the players who took part in Germany's thrashing of Portugal in Group G of the World Cup.Jun 16, 19:16
Preview: Germany vs. Portugal
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Group G clash between Germany and Portugal.Jun 15, 11:50
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-5 Portugal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary from New Jersey as Republic of Ireland were thrashed 5-1 by Portugal.Jun 10, 23:30
Match Analysis: Sweden 2-3 Portugal (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole looks back at an incredible end to Portugal's World Cup qualifying success over Sweden, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick.Nov 19, 22:25
Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick in Stockholm as Portugal beat Sweden 3-2 in the second leg of their playoff tie to qualify for the World Cup finals.Nov 19, 21:39
Team News: Hugo Almeida starts for Portugal
Hugo Almeida will lead Portugal's attack against Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff tie.Nov 19, 19:26
Portugal held at home by Israel
Ben Basat's late goal all but crushes Portuguese hopes for qualifying for the World Cup automatically.Oct 11, 21:48
Bayer Leverkusen hold Hugo Almeida talks
Bayer Leverkusen open negotiations with Besiktas over a late move for Portuguese international Hugo Almeida.Aug 31, 13:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Frickie-lambert-southampton.jpg "Rickie Lambert is joined by team mates as he celebrates scoring his team's second against Chelsea on March 30, 2013")
Southampton beat Besiktas
Southampton beat Besiktas 3-1 in a pre-season friendly courtesy of three late goals.Jul 27, 18:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F24%2FPortugal_20120617.jpg "Portugal")
Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the only goal of the game as Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 in an international friendly.Jun 10, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F24%2FRonaldo2_20120617.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Alves")
Portugal beat 10-man Azerbaijan
Goals from Bruno Alves and Hugo Almeida give Portugal a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan in the World Cup qualifiers.Mar 26, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F24%2Fpaulobento_20080306.jpg "Paulo Bento")
Portugal held by Gabon
Portugal struggle to a 2-2 draw against Gabon in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.Nov 14, 22:58
Besiktas to keep Manuel Fernandes, Hugo Almeida
Besiktas president Fikret Orman denies that Manuel Fernandes and Hugo Almeida will leave the club.Jul 3, 20:07
Hugo Almeida reveals Premier League dream
Hugo Almeida says that it is "no secret" that he would like to playing in England or Spain.Jul 2, 18:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F25%2FSpain_20120618.jpg "Spain")
Team News: Alvaro Negredo starts for Spain
Striker Alvaro Negredo is handed his first start of the tournament in Spain's Euro 2012 semi-final against Portugal.Jun 27, 17:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F25%2FVeloso_20120621.jpg "Miguel Veloso, Cristiano Ronaldo")
Hugo Almeida unaffected by Cristiano Ronaldo focus
Hugo Almeida believes that the focus on Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is not a distraction for the team.Jun 27, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F24%2FPortugal2_20120617.jpg "Portugal")
Hugo Almeida to start against Spain
Portugal striker Hugo Almeida confirms he will start in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final clash with Spain.Jun 26, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F21%2Fcr.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo")
Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal
Portugal beat Czech Republic 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2012.Jun 21, 20:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F41%2Fdenmarkportugal_20111011.jpg "Nani")
Hugo Almeida: Portugal can win Euro 2012
Hugo Almeida believes that Portugal can win Euro 2012, despite being drawn in the 'group of death'. Jun 8, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F52%2Fmartinoneill_20120101.jpg "Martin O'Neill")
Sunderland line up move for Hugo Almeida
Sunderland line up a loan deal for Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida.Jan 29, 04:56
Sunderland to move for Hugo Almeida?
Sunderland could make a loan move for unsettled Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida.Jan 28, 03:56
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