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Hugo Almeida

Born: May 23, 1984 (age 39)

Height: 6' 3" (191cm)

Hometown: Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Position: Centre-forward
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
Senior2011-2014Besiktas
International2004-2015Portugal
Sports Mole has 33 articles about Hugo Almeida. Articles 1 to 33:
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, 18:43
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, 19:12
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
Cape Verde stun Portugal
Goals from Odair Fortes and Gege give Cape Verde a shock 2-0 lead against Portugal.
Mar 31, 22:42
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
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, 21:41
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hugo Almeida close to Cesena switch
Free agent Hugo Almeida is said to be nearing a move to Italian team Cesena.
Oct 5, 10:50
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
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, 12:39
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
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, 02:59
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
West Ham United want Hugo Almeida?
A report claims that West Ham United want to sign experienced Portuguese forward Hugo Almeida.
Aug 6, 12:39
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
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, 20:16
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: Germany vs. Portugal
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Group G clash between Germany and Portugal.
Jun 15, 12:50
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
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 11, 00:30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 22:48
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, 19:17
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, 20:23
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
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
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
Besiktas to keep Manuel Fernandes, Hugo Almeida
Besiktas president Fikret Orman denies that Manuel Fernandes and Hugo Almeida will leave the club.
Jul 3, 21:07
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
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, 19:28
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, 18:29
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, 18:02
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, 20:23
Cristiano Ronaldo
Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal
Portugal beat Czech Republic 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2012.
Jun 21, 21:36
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, 09:00
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
Martin O'Neill
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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