Manucho
Born: March 7, 1983 (age 41)
Height: 6' 2.5" (190cm)
Weight: 13st 3lb (84kg)
Hometown: Luanda, Angola
Nationality: 
Angolan
AngolanPosition: Forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2009-2014 | Real Valladolid |
Sports Mole has 64 articles about Manucho. Articles 1 to 40:
Teenager Zito Luvumbo 'on trial at Manchester United'
Angolan teenager Zito Luvumbo arrives for a trial with Manchester United, according to a report.
Mar 1, 18:40
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano at the Vicente Calderon.
Apr 29, 23:20
Barcelona set new 35-game unbeaten Spanish record
Barcelona set a new Spanish record as they make it 35 games unbeaten in all competitions with a 5-1 victory over nine-man Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Thursday night.
Mar 3, 21:48
Live Commentary: Rayo Vallecano 1-5 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona in Madrid, which ended in a 5-1 away win.
Mar 3, 19:00
Sevilla squander two-goal lead
Goals from Manucho and Miku rescue Rayo Vallecano a 2-2 draw from their home clash against Sevilla.
Feb 21, 12:51
Atletico Madrid book last-eight spot in Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey after beating Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on aggregate in their last-16 tie.
Jan 14, 21:20
Aritz Aduriz hat-trick gives Athletic Bilbao victory over Rayo Vallecano
Aritz Aduriz nets a hat-trick as Athletic Bilbao defeat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in Madrid.
Nov 29, 19:03
Rayo Vallecano defeat 10-man Sporting Gijon
Rayo Vallecano win 2-1 against the 10 men of Sporting Gijon at home in La Liga.
Sep 23, 20:59
Tono saves deny Valencia in season opener against Rayo Vallecano
Valencia are held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano in their season opener, thanks to a number of saves by Tono.
Aug 22, 23:28
Manucho signs new Rayo Vallecano deal
Former Manchester United striker Manucho signs a contract extension with Rayo Vallecano.
Jul 23, 11:56
Rayo Vallecano see off Getafe as both sides end game with 10 men
Rayo Vallecano could finish their season in the top half of the La Liga table after a 2-0 win against Getafe at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
May 11, 21:36
Vicente Iborra, Daniel Carrico send Sevilla fourth
Sevilla move fourth in La Liga after beating wasteful Rayo Vallecano 2-0.
Apr 26, 19:51
Santi Mina scores four as Celta Vigo thrash Rayo Vallecano
Santi Mina scores four goals as Celta Vigo thrash Rayo Vallecano 6-1 in La Liga.
Apr 11, 22:51
Match Analysis: Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in La Liga.
Apr 8, 23:23
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Real Madrid's trip to neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday evening.
Apr 6, 16:05
Rayo Vallecano extend Eibar's winless run with come-from-behind win
Two goals in three minutes at the end of the first half see Rayo Vallecano come from behind for a 2-1 win which extends Eibar's winless La Liga run to 11 matches.
Apr 3, 21:35
Live Commentary: Eibar 1-2 Rayo Vallecano - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Eibar and Rayo Vallecano.
Apr 3, 19:15
Gael Kakuta goal enough for Rayo Vallecano
A first-half strike from Gael Kakuta is enough to earn Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win over Malaga in La Liga.
Mar 21, 18:55
Alberto Bueno brace gives Rayo Vallecano victory over Granada
Two second-half goals from Alberto Bueno give Rayo Vallecano a 3-1 victory over Granada in La Liga.
Mar 14, 20:53
Villarreal shocked by Rayo Vallecano
Alberto Bueno and Gael Kakuta guide Rayo Vallecano to a 2-0 victory over Villarreal to pull further clear of the relegation zone.
Feb 15, 19:52
Two goals from Antoine Griezmann help Atletico Madrid to comfortable win
Antoine Griezmann scores twice as Atletico Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 in La Liga to stay in touch at the top of the table.
Jan 24, 20:49
Late Manucho goal sinks Real Sociedad
A late Manucho goal gives Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win away at Real Sociedad in Saturday afternoon's La Liga clash at the Anoeta.
Jan 17, 17:08
Cordoba edge past Rayo Vallecano
Abdoulaye Ba scores an own goal as Cordoba beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to make it two successive La Liga wins.
Jan 12, 21:35
Sergio Garcia helps gives Espanyol 3-1 win away at Rayo Vallecano
Sergio Garcia scores twice and Lucas Vasquez adds another as Espanyol win 3-1 away at Rayo Vallecano.
Dec 20, 22:54
Sevilla see off Rayo Vallecano
Carlos Bacca's first-half strike gives Sevilla a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
Dec 7, 12:50
Manucho scores stoppage-time winner for Rayo Vallecano against Granada
Former Manchester United striker Manucho scores with the final kick of the game to snatch Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 La Liga win at struggling Granada.
Oct 17, 21:54
Late Isaac Cuenca penalty rescues a point for Deportivo La Coruna
Deportivo La Coruna rescue a late point against travelling Rayo Vallecano in La Liga thanks to a last-gasp penalty from Isaac Cuenca.
Aug 31, 22:04
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from week one of La Liga.
Aug 27, 18:56
Match Analysis: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Rayo Vallecano hold Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw in La Liga.
Aug 26, 00:53
Champions Atletico Madrid stutter at Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano hold champions Atletico Madrid to a 0-0 draw in the two clubs' opening game of the new La Liga season.
Aug 25, 22:52
Manucho joins Rayo Vallecano
Former Manchester United striker Manucho signs a one-year deal with Rayo Vallecano after leaving Real Valladolid on a free.
Jun 14, 18:31
Celta Vigo secure safety by thrashing Real Valladolid
Celta Vigo secure their safety from relegation with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Valladolid this evening.
Apr 28, 22:52
Manucho wins it for Real Valladolid
Manucho hands Real Valladolid a 1-0 win over Almeria in La Liga.
Mar 30, 12:52
Malaga, Real Valladolid share points
Malaga and Real Valladolid both score in the first half to share a 1-1 draw in La Liga.
Mar 1, 16:56
Real Valladolid fight back to hold Elche
Real Valladolid recover from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Elche at the Nuevo Jose Zorilla stadium this evening.
Feb 9, 17:51
On this day: Angola, Mali draw in stunning Africa Cup of Nations opener
On this day in 2010, Mali pull off a stunning comeback to draw 4-4 against Angola.
Jan 10, 11:01
Real Valladolid fight back to earn unlikely point
Sevilla blow a two-goal lead to draw with Real Valladolid at the Estadio Jose Nuevo Zorilla.
Oct 20, 21:55
Live Commentary: Real Valladolid 2-2 Sevilla - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's commentary of the La Liga clash at the Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid drew 2-2 with Sevilla.
Oct 20, 19:52
Atletico Madrid still perfect in La Liga
Atletico Madrid defeat Real Valladolid to make sure that they match Barcelona's 100% record after five game in La Liga.
Sep 21, 22:22
Real Sociedad thrash Real Valladolid
Real Sociedad move into the top four in La Liga with a 4-1 win over Real Valladolid this afternoon.
Mar 16, 16:58
