Heldon
Born: November 14, 1988 (age 35)
Height: 5' 8.5" (174cm)
Weight: 10st 8lb (67kg)
Hometown: Ilha do Sal, Cape Verde Islands
Nationality:
Cape Verdean
![Cape Verde flag Cape Verde flag](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Attacker
Sports Mole has 16 articles about Heldon. Articles 1 to 16:
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Preview: Cape Verde vs. Equatorial Guinea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 24, 00:39
![Cape Verde coach Bubista reacts on January 25, 2022 Cape Verde coach Bubista reacts on January 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Cape Verde vs. Angola - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Angola, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 22:59
![Burkina Faso's Steeve Yago celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 5, 2022 Burkina Faso's Steeve Yago celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Cape Verde vs. Burkina Faso - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Cape Verde and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 16, 18:27
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Iuri Medeiros gives Moreirense win at Rio Ave
Iuri Medeiros scores the only goal of the game as Moreirense beat Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga.
Nov 29, 17:53
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Heldon brace gives Rio Ave victory
Heldon nets a brace as Rio Ave defeat Pacos de Ferreira 2-0 in the Primeira Liga.
Sep 19, 22:36
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Preview: Cordoba vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Cordoba and Barcelona at the Nuevo Arcangel.
Apr 30, 19:12
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Team News: Mario Mandzukic returns for Atletico Madrid
Attacking duo Mario Mandzukic and Antoine Griezmann both return to the starting lineup for Atletico Madrid's La Liga fixture at Cordoba.
Apr 4, 16:24
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Preview: Cordoba vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews Easter Saturday's La Liga clash between relegation-threatened Cordoba and Atletico Madrid.
Apr 2, 22:06
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Cape Verde stun Portugal
Goals from Odair Fortes and Gege give Cape Verde a shock 2-0 lead against Portugal.
Mar 31, 22:42
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Live Commentary: Portugal 0-2 Cape Verde - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the international friendly between Portugal and Cape Verde.
Mar 31, 20:15
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Valencia net late winner to move level on points with Atletico Madrid
Valencia score a late winner to overcome Cordoba 2-1 and move level on points with Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Feb 21, 18:49
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Late Heldon penalty earns Cape Verde a draw against Tunisia in AFCON Group B
A late Heldon penalty earns Cape Verde a 1-1 draw against Tunisia at the Nuevo Estadio de Ebebiyin in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 18, 20:51
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Half-Time Report: Tunisia, Cape Verde goalless at the break in the Africa Cup of Nations
Cape Verde and Tunisia play out a goalless first half in their African Cup of Nations Group B clash, despite shouts for a penalty for Rui Aguas and his men.
Jan 18, 19:49
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Live Commentary: Tunisia 1-1 Cape Verde - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Group B Africa Cup of Nations match between Tunisia and Cape Verde.
Jan 18, 18:30
![Ghana's Mubarak Wakaso (hidden) is congratulated on his goal against Mali by Kwadwo Asamoah on January 24, 2013 Ghana's Mubarak Wakaso (hidden) is congratulated on his goal against Mali by Kwadwo Asamoah on January 24, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mubarak Wakaso brace sends Ghana to semi-finals
Mubarak Wakaso scores twice against Cape Verde to send Ghana through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Feb 2, 17:13
![Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes scores a goal against Angola on January 27, 2013 Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes scores a goal against Angola on January 27, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cape Verde qualify for knockout stage
Cape Verde seal their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win over Angola.
Jan 27, 19:10