Wilson Constantino Novo Estrela (born 13 March 1969), known simply as Wilson, is an Angolan former footballer who played as a central defender.
He also possessed Portuguese nationality, due to the many years spent in the country.
Club career
Wilson was born in Moçâmedes, Portuguese Angola. In a career which spanned exactly two decades, always in Portugal, he represented Caldas SC (twice), S.C. Olhanense, O Elvas CAD, Gil Vicente F.C., C.F. Os Belenenses (having a lengthy Primeira Liga spell with both),[1] A.D. Ovarense and G.C. Alcobaça, the latter in the fourth division.[2]
Wilson retired in 2008, at the age of 39.
International career
Wilson was an Angolan international for 13 years, appearing at the 1996 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.[3] On 14 November 2001, he was one of four Angolan players sent off during a 5–1 friendly loss in Portugal; the game was abandoned after 70 minutes after the Africans were reduced to six men due to injury.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Wilson e Marco Paulo de saída" [Wilson and Marco Paulo leaving]. Record (in Portuguese). 24 May 2005. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ Alvarenga, Vítor Hugo (3 March 2021). "O mediador de seguros que fez mais de 250 jogos na Liga" [The insurance agent who played more than 250 matches in League] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Courtney, Barrie. "African Nations Cup 1996 – Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Match abandoned with Angola down to six". The Guardian. 15 November 2001. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ "Lamentável amigável (?!?!)" [Regrettable friendly (?!?!)]. Record (in Portuguese). 15 November 2001. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
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