Cabral

Born: October 22, 1988

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Praia, Cape Verde
Nationality: Cape Verde flag Cape Verdean

Position: Defensive midfielder
Career History
Senior2013-2015Sunderland
→ 2014Genoa (loan)
Sports Mole has 21 articles about Cabral. Articles 1 to 21:
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020
Sam Surridge secures Stoke an opening-day win
Reading are beaten by the odd goal in five.
Aug 7, 16:08
 Generic image of a locker room
Ex-Sunderland winger Cabral to stand trial charged with rape
One-time Sunderland midfielder Cabral will stand trial in April accused of two counts of rape.
Mar 15, 19:27
 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
Sunderland defeat Carlisle United
Mikael Mandron scores the only goal of the game to give Sunderland the win in their pre-season friendly with Carlisle United this evening.
Jul 22, 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
Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back at the first four-and-a-half months of what has been a troubled season for Sunderland.
Jan 1, 00:53
 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: Pablo Osvaldo starts on the bench for Southampton against Sunderland
Mauricio Pochettino starts with the same team that beat West Bromwich Albion for today's match against Sunderland.
Aug 24, 13:15
 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:Southampton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League clash between Southampton and Sunderland at St Mary's.
Aug 22, 16:49
 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: Sunderland 0-1 Fulham
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes that unfolded during Fulham's victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 17, 16:49
 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: Jozy Altidore included in Sunderland team
Jozy Altidore is included in a Sunderland side alongside a number of new signings for the match against Fulham.
Aug 17, 15:47
 Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Season preview: Sunderland
Sports Mole assesses Sunderland's chances ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Aug 15, 11:00
 Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Look back at Manchester City's Barclays Asia Trophy final victory over Sunderland with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Jul 27, 12:00
 Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole lies injured against West Brom on November 24, 2012
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio unsure of Lee Cattermole future
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says that he does not know whether midfielder Lee Cattermole will remain with the club.
Jul 26, 10:59
 Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Assessing Sunderland's new signings
Sports Mole reflects on the performances put in by seven of Sunderland's new signings against Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 24, 15:45
 Sunderland's Wes Brown is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Spurs during the Barclays Asia Trophy on July 24, 2013
Sunderland beat Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong
Sunderland are through to the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong.
Jul 24, 12:10
 Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Asia Cup fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland.
Jul 24, 09:00
 Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Vito Mannone hails Paolo Di Canio impact at Sunderland
Vito Mannone says that Paolo Di Canio has had a "positive" impact since taking over at Sunderland.
Jul 15, 07:33
 Tom Huddleston
Sunderland agree £5m Tom Huddlestone fee
Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur reach a £5m agreement for England international Tom Huddlestone.
Jul 13, 04:33
 Watford's Matej Vydra celebrates scoring his second goal against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Five players Sunderland should sign?
Sports Mole has done some scouting for Sunderland and here are five players that we feel would improve the Black Cats.
Jun 29, 11:23
 The Stadium of Light
Agent: 'Sunderland make offer for Lucas Orban'
Argentine defender Lucas Orban is considering an offer from Sunderland, according to his agent.
Jun 18, 21:15
 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
El-Hadji Ba joins Sunderland on three-year deal
Sunderland sign El-Hadji Ba on a free transfer from Ligue 2 side Le Havre on a three-year deal.
Jun 12, 19:29
 The Stadium of Light
Sunderland sign trio on free transfers
Sunderland confirm that the trio of Modibo Diakite, Cabral and Valentin Roberge will join the club on free transfers in July.
Jun 11, 22:20
 The Stadium of Light
Roberto de Fanti becomes Sunderland's director of football
Sunderland name Roberto de Fanti as their new director of football, while Valentino Angeloni also comes in as chief scout.
Jun 10, 18:15
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