Chiquinho was born Francisco Leonel Lima Silva Machado. He is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays as a winger for F.C. Famalicão in the Primeira Liga. Chiquinho Known for his direct dribbling-based and creative playing style. Chiquinho has made a name for himself as an exciting attacking threat. His pace, dribbling skills, vision and passing ability have earned him recognition as a promising young talent in Portuguese football.
Chiquinho’s professional debut came in 2020 with Estoril Praia marking the beginning of his ascent into the Portuguese football scene. His impressive performances caught the attention of S.L. Benfica one of Portugal’s most prestigious clubs who signed him in 2019.
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Personal Information Full Name Francisco Leonel Lima Silva Machado Nickname(s) Chiquinho Date of Birth July 19, 1995 Place of Birth Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal Nationality Portuguese Languages Spoken Portuguese, English Net Worth Estimated to be around €1 million
Physical Attributes Height 1.79 meters (5 feet 10 inches) Weight 73 kilograms (161 pounds) Body Build Slim and athletic build Eye Color Brown Hair Color Dark brown Tattoos/Scars No significant tattoos or scars
Playing Information Position Winger Preferred Formation 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 Preferred Playing Style Direct, dribbling-based and creative Playing Foot Right Preferred Jersey Number 10 Playing Attributes Pace, dribbling skills, vision, passing ability and crossing ability Tactical Role Attacking midfielder, winger and forward
Career Details Current Team F.C. Famalicão Squad Number 10 Contract Expiry Date June 30, 2024 Previous Clubs Estoril Praia and S.L. Benfica College/Youth Academy Sporting CP Youth Career Achievements None Professional Debut January 18, 2020 (Estoril Praia vs. Académica de Coimbra) International Debut Not applicable (not capped by senior national team) National Team Caps None National Team Goals None Major International Tournaments Played None Current Market Value Estimated to be around €2 million Transfer Fee Record €1.5 million (from Estoril Praia to S.L. Benfica in 2019)
Transfer History:
€1.5 million from Estoril Praia to S.L. Benfica (2019)
Loan to Giresunspor (2022)
Loan to F.C. Famalicão (2023)
Management and Endorsements Agent/Representation Gestifute Endorsement Deals None Boots Sponsorship Nike
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Off Field Activities Playing Idols Growing Up Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo Off-field Business Ventures (if any) None Philanthropic Activities Supports various charitable organizations focused on child welfare and education Personal Causes/Charities Supported Child welfare, education Personal Website/Blog (if any) None Official Fan Club None Autobiography/Book (if applicable) None
Personal Life Family Background Comes from a humble background with parents who worked hard to support his footballing aspirations Marital Status Single Spouse/Partner Name or Wife Name None Children (if any) None Siblings (if any) Has an older brother who is also a football player Parents Parents are very supportive of his career Children/Pets (if any) None Residence/House Lives in a modest apartment in his hometown Cars/Transportation collections Owns a modest car Luxuries/Collectibles Enjoys simple pleasures and does not indulge in extravagant luxuries
Hobbies and Interests Favorite Vacation Spots Enjoys spending time in nature and exploring different cultures Bucket List Dreams of playing in the Champions League and representing Portugal at the World Cup Motivational Quotes/Mantras “Never give up on your dreams” Signature Moves/Techniques Known for his dribbling skills, pace and ability to create scoring opportunities
Statistics and Health Career Statistics (Club and International) Has made over 100 appearances for various clubs in Portugal and Turkey, scoring over 20 goals Injury History (if applicable) Has had a few minor injuries throughout his career but nothing serious that has significantly impacted his playing time Rehabilitation Process Approaches rehabilitation with dedication and determination always focused on returning to the pitch as quickly as possible
Career Statistics Competition Appearances Goals Assists Yellow Cards Red Cards Primeira Liga 82 14 11 21 0 Turkish Süper Lig 24 2 4 6 0 Taça de Portugal 14 4 3 1 0 Süper Lig Kupası 5 0 1 0 0 UEFA Champions League 2 0 0 0 0 Total 127 20 19 30 0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chiquinho’s full name?
Chiquinho’s full name is Francisco Leonel Lima Silva Machado.
What is Chiquinho’s position on the football field?
Chiquinho is a winger playing primarily on the left side of the pitch.
For which clubs has Chiquinho played?
Chiquinho has played for Estoril Praia, S.L. Benfica, Giresunspor and F.C. Famalicão.
When did Chiquinho make his professional debut?
Chiquinho made his professional debut for Estoril Praia on January 18, 2020.
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