Hugo Almeida
Born: May 23, 1984 (age 38)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
PortuguesePosition: Centre-forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2011-2014 | Besiktas |
| International | 2004-2015 | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 33 articles about Hugo Almeida. Articles 1 to 33:
Who is Arsenal's new playmaker Fabio Vieira?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Arsenal's new signing Fabio Vieira after his arrival from Porto on a five-year deal was confirmed.
Jun 21, 18:43
Preview: Werder Bremen vs. Schalke 04
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of the Bundesliga clash between Werder Bremen and Schalke 04.
Aug 13, 19:12
Result: Cape Verde stun Portugal
Goals from Odair Fortes and Gege give Cape Verde a shock 2-0 lead against Portugal.
Mar 31, 22:42
Half-Time Report: Cape Verde in control against Portugal at the break
Goals from Odair Fortes and Gege give Cape Verde a surprise 2-0 lead against Portugal in an international friendly at the break.
Mar 31, 21:41
Result: Napoli hammer sorry Cesena
Napoli score two goals either side of half time to earn a 4-1 victory away to Cesena in Serie A.
Jan 6, 18:51
Half-Time Report: Napoli in control against Cesena
Napoli open up a 2-0 half-time lead away to Cesena in their Serie A clash at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
Jan 6, 17:48
Result: Sampdoria frustrated by Cesena
Constantin Nica's own-goal helps Sampdoria to grab a 1-1 draw in their Serie A match against Cesena.
Nov 23, 16:26
Result: Hellas Verona salvage draw at struggling Cesena
Juanito's 77th-minute header earns Hellas Verona a point from their trip to Cesena in Serie A.
Nov 3, 19:51
Result: Roma too strong for Cesena
Goals from Daniele De Rossi and Mattia Destra give second-placed Roma a 2-0 win over Cesena in Serie A.
Oct 29, 21:37
Hugo Almeida close to Cesena switch
Free agent Hugo Almeida is said to be nearing a move to Italian team Cesena.
Oct 5, 10:50
Report: Queens Park Rangers want Hugo Almeida
A report claims that Queens Park Rangers want to sign experienced Portuguese international striker Hugo Almeida on a free transfer.
Sep 7, 12:39
Report: West Ham United told to pay £3m for Peter Crouch
Stoke City inform West Ham United that they will need to pay £3m to sign Peter Crouch, according to reports.
Aug 7, 02:59
West Ham United want Hugo Almeida?
A report claims that West Ham United want to sign experienced Portuguese forward Hugo Almeida.
Aug 6, 12:39
Player Ratings: Germany 4-0 Portugal
Sports Mole rates the players who took part in Germany's thrashing of Portugal in Group G of the World Cup.
Jun 16, 20:16
Preview: Germany vs. Portugal
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Group G clash between Germany and Portugal.
Jun 15, 12:50
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-5 Portugal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary from New Jersey as Republic of Ireland were thrashed 5-1 by Portugal.
Jun 11, 00:30
Match Analysis: Sweden 2-3 Portugal (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole looks back at an incredible end to Portugal's World Cup qualifying success over Sweden, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick.
Nov 19, 22:25
Result: Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick in Stockholm as Portugal beat Sweden 3-2 in the second leg of their playoff tie to qualify for the World Cup finals.
Nov 19, 21:39
Team News: Hugo Almeida starts for Portugal
Hugo Almeida will lead Portugal's attack against Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff tie.
Nov 19, 19:26
Result: Portugal held at home by Israel
Ben Basat's late goal all but crushes Portuguese hopes for qualifying for the World Cup automatically.
Oct 11, 22:48
Result: Southampton beat Besiktas
Southampton beat Besiktas 3-1 in a pre-season friendly courtesy of three late goals.
Jul 27, 19:17
Result: Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the only goal of the game as Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 in an international friendly.
Jun 10, 20:23
Result: Portugal beat 10-man Azerbaijan
Goals from Bruno Alves and Hugo Almeida give Portugal a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan in the World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 26, 18:54
Result: Portugal held by Gabon
Portugal struggle to a 2-2 draw against Gabon in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.
Nov 14, 22:58
Besiktas to keep Manuel Fernandes, Hugo Almeida
Besiktas president Fikret Orman denies that Manuel Fernandes and Hugo Almeida will leave the club.
Jul 3, 21:07
Hugo Almeida reveals Premier League dream
Hugo Almeida says that it is "no secret" that he would like to playing in England or Spain.
Jul 2, 19:28
Team News: Alvaro Negredo starts for Spain
Striker Alvaro Negredo is handed his first start of the tournament in Spain's Euro 2012 semi-final against Portugal.
Jun 27, 18:29
Hugo Almeida unaffected by Cristiano Ronaldo focus
Hugo Almeida believes that the focus on Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is not a distraction for the team.
Jun 27, 18:02
Hugo Almeida to start against Spain
Portugal striker Hugo Almeida confirms he will start in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final clash with Spain.
Jun 26, 20:23
Result: Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal
Portugal beat Czech Republic 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2012.
Jun 21, 21:36
Hugo Almeida: Portugal can win Euro 2012
Hugo Almeida believes that Portugal can win Euro 2012, despite being drawn in the 'group of death'.
Jun 8, 09:00
Sunderland line up move for Hugo Almeida
Sunderland line up a loan deal for Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida.
Jan 29, 04:56
Sunderland to move for Hugo Almeida?
Sunderland could make a loan move for unsettled Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida.
Jan 28, 03:56
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