Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira

Portugal | Attacker | Guimaraes

Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira, 34, is a footballer from Portugal playing as Attacker for Guimaraes. Castro Oliveira was born in Barcelos, Portugal. In the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season Castro Oliveira has 26 appearances with 3 goals and 0 assists in 1,314 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Castro Oliveira is ranked 1st in the Taça da Liga Top Scorers list for 2025/26.

Profile

Full name: Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira
Age: 34
Born: 8 August 1991 | Barcelos | Portugal
Nationality: Portugal
Height: 186
Weight: 81
Position: Attacker
Shirt number: 7
Current club: Guimaraes

League Rankings

Taça da Liga 2025/26 | Top Scorers | Position 1 | 1 goals View the Taça da Liga top scorers
Taça de Portugal 2025/26 | Top Scorers | Position 9 | 1 goals View the Taça de Portugal top scorers
Taça da Liga 2025/26 | Top Assists | Position 1 | 0 assists Visit the Taça da Liga hub
Taça de Portugal 2025/26 | Top Assists | Position 20 | 0 assists Visit the Taça de Portugal hub
Taça da Liga 2025/26 | Yellow Cards | Position 1 | 1 yellow cards Visit the Taça da Liga hub
Taça da Liga 2025/26 | Red Cards | Position 1 | 1 red cards Visit the Taça da Liga hub
Primeira Liga 2025/26 | Red Cards | Position 20 | 1 red cards Visit the Primeira Liga hub

Season by Season Stats

Season statistics for Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira
Season	Team	League	Apps	Goals	Assists	Yellow	Red	Rating
25/26	Guimaraes	Primeira Liga	26	3	0	3	1	6.53
25/26	Guimaraes	Taça de Portugal	3	1	0	0	0
25/26	Guimaraes	Taça da Liga	3	1	0	1	1

Career

Trophy Cabinet | 2 won

Super Cup 1× 2014 Portugal
Taça da Liga 1× 2011/2012 Portugal

Runner-up finishes

Cup 3× | 2022/2023 · 2021/2022 · 2019/2020 | Greece
Coupe de France 1× | 2013/2014 | France
FIFA U20 World Cup 1× | 2011 | World
Primeira Liga 1× | 2011/2012 | Portugal
Super Cup 1× | 2015 | Portugal
Super League 1 1× | 2021/2022 | Greece
Taça da Liga 1× | 2010/2011 | Portugal

Clubs | 18

Guimaraes Jan 2024 – present Free
PAOK Jul 2021 – Jan 2024 Free
AEK Athens FC Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
Norwich Jul 2019 – Jul 2019
Reading Jan 2019 – Jul 2019 Loan
Norwich Aug 2016 – Jan 2019
Benfica Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
Nottingham Forest Sep 2015 – Jun 2016 Loan
Benfica Jun 2015 – Sep 2015
Swansea Jan 2015 – Jun 2015 Loan
Benfica Jul 2014 – Jan 2015
Rennes Jul 2013 – Jul 2014 Loan
Rennes II Jul 2013 – Jul 2013 Loan
Benfica Jul 2013 – Jul 2013
Deportivo La Coruna Jul 2012 – Jul 2013 Loan
Benfica Jul 2011 – Jul 2012
Pacos Ferreira Sep 2010 – Jul 2011 Loan
Rio Ave Jan 2010 – Sep 2010 Loan

Injury and Suspension History

Ankle/Foot Injury : 3 May 2015 to 31 May 2015
Ankle/Foot Injury : 15 April 2015 to 17 April 2015
Ankle Injury : 29 March 2014 to 4 April 2014
Thigh Injury : 7 March 2014 to 14 March 2014
Abdominal Strain : 5 November 2012 to 10 December 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira play?

Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira plays as Attacker.

Which team does Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira play for?

Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira plays for Guimaraes in the Primeira Liga.

How many goals has Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira scored this season?

Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira has scored 3 goals in 26 appearances in the Primeira Liga 2025/26 season.

How old is Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira?

Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira is 34 years old and comes from Portugal.

Updated: 11 Jun 2026, 11:09 UTC