List of Famous people born in Sotavento Islands

Nani

Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha ComM, commonly known as Nani, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger and captain for Major League Soccer side Orlando City SC. He represented Portugal in international football, and has played over 100 times for the senior national team.

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Elisabeth Moreno

First Name Elisabeth
Born on September 20, 1970 (age 54)

Élisabeth Moreno is a French-Cape Verdean businesswoman and politician who has been serving as Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities at the Prime Minister’s Office in the government of Prime Minister Jean Castex since 2020.

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Edy Tavares

First Name Edy
Last Name Tavares
Born on March 22, 1992 (age 32)
Height 220 cm | 7'3

Walter Samuel "Edy" Tavares da Veiga is a Cape Verdean professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He was selected with the 43rd overall pick in 2014 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks and has played internationally for the Cape Verde national basketball team. Tavares receives praise as a physical phenomenon, standing 7'3" tall and possessing a 7'9" wingspan.

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Gelson Martins

Gelson Dany Batalha Martins
First Name Gelson
Born on May 11, 1995 (age 29)
Height 173 cm | 5'8

Gelson Dany Batalha Martins is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Portugal national team.

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Zé Luís

José Luís Mendes Andrade
First Name
Last Name Luís
Born on January 24, 1991 (age 33)
Height 184 cm | 6'0

José Luís Mendes Andrade, known as Zé Luís, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays for Russian club FC Lokomotiv Moscow as a striker.

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Djaniny Tavares

First Name Djaniny
Born on March 21, 1991 (age 33)
Height 190 cm | 6'3

Jorge Djaniny Tavares Semedo, known as Djaniny, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor as a forward.

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Anilton César Varela Silva

First Name Anilton
Born on February 25, 1989 (age 35)

Anilton César Varela da Silva, also known as Pany Varela, is a futsal player who plays for Sporting CP as a winger. Born in Cape Verde, he represents Portugal internationally.

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Neno

Born on January 27, 1962
Died on June 10, 2021 (aged 59)

Adelino Augusto da Graça Barbosa Barros, known as Neno, was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Gélson Fernandes

First Name Gélson
Born on September 2, 1986 (age 38)
Height 180 cm | 5'11

Gelson da Conceição Tavares Fernandes is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

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José Maria Neves

First Name José
Last Name Neves
Born on March 28, 1960 (age 64)

José Maria Pereira Neves is a Cape Verdean politician who was Prime Minister of Cape Verde from 2001 to 2016. He is a member of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV).

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