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Height
7
Shirt
34 years
Aug 8, 1991
Right
Preferred foot
Portugal
Country
€430K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Striker
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches36%Shot attempts44%Goals26%
Chances created11%Aerial duels won24%Defensive contributions15%
Transfer value: €430K
Highest: €2.3M(Dec 31, 2014)
€2.3M
€1.7M
€1.1M
€570K
€0

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

3
Goals
0
Assists
16
Started
24
Matches
1,289
Minutes played
6.33
Rating
3
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

AVS Futebol SAD
D1-1
20
0
0
0
0
6.5

Mar 21

Benfica
L3-0
59
0
0
0
0
6.2

Mar 14

Famalicao
L1-2
62
0
0
0
0
6.4

Mar 8

Santa Clara
L2-0
35
0
0
0
0
6.3

Feb 21

Braga
L3-2
61
0
0
0
0
6.3

Feb 14

Estrela da Amadora
W2-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Feb 7

Arouca
L3-2
78
0
0
0
0
6.6

Jan 30

Moreirense
W1-0
63
0
0
0
0
6.6

Jan 10

Braga
W2-1
78
0
0
0
1
5.9

Jan 6

Sporting CP
W1-2
78
0
0
0
0
6.4
Vitoria de Guimaraes

Apr 11

Liga Portugal
AVS Futebol SAD
1-1
20‎’‎
6.5

Mar 21

Liga Portugal
Benfica
3-0
59‎’‎
6.2

Mar 14

Liga Portugal
Famalicao
1-2
62‎’‎
6.4

Mar 8

Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
2-0
35‎’‎
6.3

Feb 21

Liga Portugal
Braga
3-2
61‎’‎
6.3
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 35%
  • 31Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 3.59xG
4 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationFast breakResultGoal
0.25xG0.51xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,289

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
3.59
xG on target (xGOT)
3.62
Non-penalty xG
2.80
Shots
31
Shots on target
11
Headed shots
5

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.35
Successful passes
194
Successful passes %
84.3%
Accurate long balls
8
Accurate long balls %
57.1%
Chances created
8

Possession

Successful dribbles
7
Successful dribbles %
41.2%
Duels won
62
Duels won %
41.9%
Aerial duels won
16
Aerial duels won %
33.3%
Touches
434
Touches in opposition box
47
Dispossessed
23
Fouls won
35

Defending

Defensive contributions
11
Tackles
5
Interceptions
1
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
19
Recoveries
27
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
2
Clearances
3
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
23
xG against while on pitch
22.20

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
1

News

About

Nélson Oliveira is a 34-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Vitoria de Guimaraes, born on August 8, 1991, who is right-footed. Follow Nélson Oliveira on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Nélson Oliveira has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 1,289 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.33, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Nélson Oliveira scores highly on Started, Minutes, and Matches compared to strikers in the Liga Portugal.

Nélson Oliveira's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nélson Oliveira's next match is on April 26, 2026 when Vitoria de Guimaraes face Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Nélson Oliveira's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nélson Oliveira's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nélson Oliveira currently plays for Vitoria de Guimaraes alongside Maga, Miguel Nóbrega, Óscar Rivas, Matija Mitrovic, Gustavo Silva, João Mendes, Beni, Orest Lebedenko, Telmo Arcanjo, Oumar Camara, Samu, Juan Diego Castillo, Rodrigo Abascal, Charles, Gonçalo Nogueira, Noah Saviolo, Tony Strata, Ricardo Rocha, Miguel Nogueira, and Alioune Ndoye. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nélson Oliveira's career has also included time at Konyaspor, PAOK Thessaloniki, AEK Athens, Norwich City, Reading, Benfica, Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, Rennes B, Rennes, Deportivo La Coruna, Pacos de Ferreira, and Rio Ave.

On the international stage, Nélson Oliveira has represented Portugal, Portugal U21, Portugal U20, and Portugal U19.

Nélson Oliveira is from Portugal, and the national teams include Diogo Costa, Ricardo Velho, Diogo Dalot, Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Samú, Matheus Nunes, Gonçalo Guedes, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Félix, Mateus Fernandes, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Paulinho, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Pote, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Mora, Nuno Mendes, Francisco Conceição, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Barbara Lopes, Nelly Rodrigues, Daniela Areia Santos, Raquel Ferreira, Francisca Nazareth, Andreia Bravo, Carolina Santiago, Jéssica Silva, Tatiana Pinto, Rute Costa, Fátima Pinto, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Andreia Faria, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, Diana Gomes, Beatriz Pina Fonseca, Ana Capeta, Sierra Cota-Yarde, and Nádia Bravo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nélson Oliveira has won 2 titles: Super Cup (2014/2015) and League Cup (2011/2012) with Benfica.

Nélson Oliveira has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Taca de Portugal, Conference League Qualification qualification, Conference League, Super Lig, Cup, Super League, Europa League, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, Premier League, Champions League, Ligue 1, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nélson Oliveira, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nélson Oliveira to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches36%Shot attempts44%Goals26%
Chances created11%Aerial duels won24%Defensive contributions15%

Career

Senior career

Vitoria de Guimaraes (Free transfer)Jan 2024 - now
95
13
17
0
45
10
70
26
10
3
70
20
29
9
11
1
1
0
1
0
36
8
31
4
21
3
30
5
12
0

Youth career

4
3
2
3

National team

17
2
4
2
7
4
9
4
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Benfica

Portugal
1
Super Cup(14/15)
1
League Cup(11/12)

News

About

Nélson Oliveira is a 34-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Vitoria de Guimaraes, born on August 8, 1991, who is right-footed. Follow Nélson Oliveira on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Nélson Oliveira has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 1,289 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.33, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Nélson Oliveira scores highly on Started, Minutes, and Matches compared to strikers in the Liga Portugal.

Nélson Oliveira's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nélson Oliveira's next match is on April 26, 2026 when Vitoria de Guimaraes face Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Nélson Oliveira's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nélson Oliveira's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nélson Oliveira currently plays for Vitoria de Guimaraes alongside Maga, Miguel Nóbrega, Óscar Rivas, Matija Mitrovic, Gustavo Silva, João Mendes, Beni, Orest Lebedenko, Telmo Arcanjo, Oumar Camara, Samu, Juan Diego Castillo, Rodrigo Abascal, Charles, Gonçalo Nogueira, Noah Saviolo, Tony Strata, Ricardo Rocha, Miguel Nogueira, and Alioune Ndoye. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nélson Oliveira's career has also included time at Konyaspor, PAOK Thessaloniki, AEK Athens, Norwich City, Reading, Benfica, Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, Rennes B, Rennes, Deportivo La Coruna, Pacos de Ferreira, and Rio Ave.

On the international stage, Nélson Oliveira has represented Portugal, Portugal U21, Portugal U20, and Portugal U19.

Nélson Oliveira is from Portugal, and the national teams include Diogo Costa, Ricardo Velho, Diogo Dalot, Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Samú, Matheus Nunes, Gonçalo Guedes, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Félix, Mateus Fernandes, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Paulinho, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Pote, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Mora, Nuno Mendes, Francisco Conceição, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Barbara Lopes, Nelly Rodrigues, Daniela Areia Santos, Raquel Ferreira, Francisca Nazareth, Andreia Bravo, Carolina Santiago, Jéssica Silva, Tatiana Pinto, Rute Costa, Fátima Pinto, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Andreia Faria, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, Diana Gomes, Beatriz Pina Fonseca, Ana Capeta, Sierra Cota-Yarde, and Nádia Bravo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nélson Oliveira has won 2 titles: Super Cup (2014/2015) and League Cup (2011/2012) with Benfica.

Nélson Oliveira has competed in Liga Portugal, League Cup, Taca de Portugal, Conference League Qualification qualification, Conference League, Super Lig, Cup, Super League, Europa League, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, Premier League, Champions League, Ligue 1, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nélson Oliveira, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nélson Oliveira to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.