Nani is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for, and captains, Major League Soccer side Orlando City SC. He played for English club Manchester United from 2007 to 2015. He has played over 100 times for the senior national team. Although predominantly right-footed, he has been utilized on the left wing on many occasions.
Nani
Born Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha on November 17, 1986 in Amadora, Portugal, to parents Maria do Ceu Almeida and Domingos António Cunha David, he was raised with 14 siblings.
Nani Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 17 November 1986
Birth Place: Amadora, Portugal
Birth Name: Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha
Nicknames: Nanaka, Luís Nani
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Occupation: Footballer
Nationality: Portuguese
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nani Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 154 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 70 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 9″
Height in Meters: 1.75 m
Chest: 41 in (104 cm)
Biceps: 14.5 in (37 cm)
Waist: 31 in (79 cm)
Body Build/Type: Athletic
Shoe Size: N/A
Nani Family Details:
Father: Domingos António Cunha David
Mother: Maria do Ceu Almeida
Spouse/Wife: Daniela Martins
Children: Lucas da Cunha (b. 2013)
Siblings: Leonel Almeida (Brother), José Almeida (Brother), Paulo Roberto (Brother)
Nani Education:
Not available
Nani Facts:
*Born on November 17, 1986 in Amadora, Portugal, he is of Cape Verde descent
*He has a total of 14 siblings (9 from his mother and 5 from his father), and was raised by his aunt Antonia.
*He began his career with local side Real Massamá in Lisbon, at age 14.
*He used to support Portuguese footballing giants Porto.
*He made his professional debut with the club in 2005.
*He became a member of Portugal’s national team in 2006.
*He joined Manchester United in 2007.
*He was named Manchester United Players’ Player of the Year in 2010.
*He is best friends with former Sporting Lisbon teammates Yannick Djalo and Miguel Veloso.
*He is close friends with Cristiano Ronaldo.
*He plays the piano.
*Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.