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Nuno Espirito Santo
Born: January 25, 1974
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2012-2014 | Rio Ave |
| 2014-2015 | Valencia | |
| 2016-2017 | Porto | |
| 2017-2021 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
| 2021 | Tottenham Hotspur | |
| 2023- | Nottingham Forest | |
Sports Mole has 2,591 articles about Nuno Espirito Santo. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly between Fulham and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.09:44
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Crystal Palace appeal against Europa League demotion: What does this mean for Nottingham Forest and Lyon?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) releases a statement confirming that Crystal Palace have appealed against UEFA’s decision to demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League.Jul 22, 16:24
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: Premier League side 'gaining traction' in race for Brazil international
A Premier League club are allegedly viewed as the new favourites to secure a deal for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz during the summer transfer window.Jul 22, 12:22
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: 'Improved' £5.6m offer made for ex-Manchester City youngster
Nottingham Forest reportedly make an offer in the region of £5.6m as they bid to sign a former Manchester City youngster.Jul 21, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fdan-ndoye.jpg "Dan Ndoye celebrates after scoring for Bologna on May 14, 2025")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest, Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray, Omari Hutchinson to Brentford
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest, Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray and Omari Hutchinson to Brentford.Jul 19, 11:46
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: Offer worth at least £21.6m being 'prepared' for 28-cap international
Nottingham Forest are allegedly prepare to pay at least £21.6m to secure the signature of a 28-cap international attacker during the summer transfer window.Jul 19, 10:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fsanrass.jpg "Manchester United's Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on February 26, 2023")
Man United transfer news: Premier League rival plot 'sensational' move to sign Jadon Sancho
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho to replace Anthony Elanga.Jul 18, 19:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fnuno-espirito-santo.jpg "Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo in April 2025.")
Nottingham Forest 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Nuno Espirito Santo's side
Track all of Nottingham Forest's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jul 17, 17:12
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly between Nottingham Forest and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 17, 09:26
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UEFA’s statement in full as Crystal Palace, Lyon Europa League decision is confirmed with Nottingham Forest handed boost
UEFA release a statement confirming Crystal Palace will not compete in the 2025-26 Europa League and will be demoted to the Conference League after breaching the governing body’s rules on multi-club ownership.Jul 11, 17:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fimago1061584138-6870e892a7176342301471.jpg "Mateus Xavier in action for Santos in May 2025.")
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Santos starlet 'receives proposal' from Premier League club
Nottingham Forest are reportedly attempting to negotiate a deal for an 18-year-old starlet currently on the books of Santos.Jul 11, 11:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fjohan-bakayoko.jpg "PSV Eindhoven forward Johan Bakayoko celebrates scoring against Liverpool, on January 29, 2025")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Johan Bakayoko to Nottingham Forest, Davide Calabria to Crystal Palace, Hamza Igamane to Lille
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Johan Bakayoko to Nottingham Forest, Davide Calabria to Crystal Palace and Hamza Igamane to Lille.Jul 8, 22:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fae-686c3339d402a664378665.jpg "Sweden's Anthony Elanga on March 19, 2025")
Anthony Elanga: Newcastle ‘agree’ deal to sign Nottingham Forest star with Man United set for £6m windfall
Manchester United are reportedly set for a £6m windfall as Newcastle United reach an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Anthony Elanga.Jul 7, 21:43
Nottingham Forest summer transfer window: Targets, budget, and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Nottingham Forest's 2025 summer transfer window, including their top targets, priority positions, budget and most likely signings.Jul 4, 22:20
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Wolves transfer news: Jeff Shi reveals regret over taking Nuno Espirito Santo advice over big-money sale
Wolverhampton Wanderers chairman Jeff Shi reveals his regret over giving the green light to a big-money sale in 2020.Jul 2, 09:35
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: Botafogo Club World Cup star wants to 'slow down' exit from Brasileiro champions
Nottingham Forest are allegedly handed a major transfer blow with it being suggested that one of Botafogo's Club World Cup stars wishes to stay with the Brazilian giants.Jun 24, 11:10
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: 'Discussions ongoing' as negotiations take place for Juventus duo
Nottingham Forest are allegedly interested in securing deals for two Juventus players during the summer transfer window.Jun 24, 09:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fyatand.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game with team-mates Ryan Yates and Elliot Anderson on March 15, 2025")
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Turkish giants 'table offer' for valuable squad member
One of Nottingham Forest's squad members reportedly emerges as a transfer target for a Turkish giant.Jun 23, 19:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Figor-jesus.jpg "Botafogo's Igor Jesus celebrates after scoring on October 23, 2024")
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Paris Saint-Germain slayer at Club World Cup 'can be considered' City Ground arrival
Two of Botafogo's Club World Cup stars - one of whom scored against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday night - can allegedly be considered Nottingham Forest players.Jun 20, 11:38
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: New contract announced as defender extends City Ground stay
Nottingham Forest announce that they have agreed a new contract with one of their most experienced defenders.Jun 19, 12:08
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Nottingham Forest transfer news: 'Contact initiated' for former Juventus man as Premier League side target another Brazilian star
Nottingham Forest reportedly express their interest in signing another Brazilian forward, this time from Cruzeiro.Jun 19, 10:39
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Wolves transfer news: Vitor Pereira's side dealt blow in race for 13-goal Brazilian striker?
Goztepe SK forward Romulo Cardoso - who has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest - reportedly decides that he wants to move to the Premier League.Jun 18, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fanthony-elanga.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga celebrates on December 14, 2024")
Newcastle transfer news: Anthony Elanga asking price revealed as ‘enquiry’ made for Nottingham Forest winger
Newcastle United reportedly discover the asking price of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.Jun 7, 13:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fimago1053401553-1-684421d1b48bd939363189.jpg "Brentford manager Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva pictured on November 4, 2024")
Tottenham 'very close' to surprise manager appointment as deal 'almost done' for Ange Postecoglou replacement
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly 'very close' to hiring Ange Postecoglou's successor and are 'almost done' with the agreement.Jun 7, 12:23
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Triple agreement 'close' with Brazilian giants
Nottingham Forest are allegedly close to finalising a triple transfer agreement with one of Brazilian football's biggest clubs.Jun 2, 11:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fharvey-elliott.jpg "Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott pictured on August 3, 2024")
Liverpool transfer news: 22-year-old 'rejects' Premier League move for one specific reason
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott reportedly rejects a summer transfer to one Premier League club for a specific reason.May 31, 15:02
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Brazil international's entourage 'want to close €20m deal'
Nottingham Forest are reportedly closing in on the addition of a Brazilian striker who will first participate in the Club World Cup.May 30, 10:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024")
Premier League Manager of the Season: Arne Slot one of three coaches picked for top prize
The Sports Mole team selects their Premier League Manager of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign, and three different head coaches are nominated.May 27, 19:00
Nottingham Forest named Premier League's biggest overachievers as Liverpool in distant second
Nottingham Forest overwhelmingly take home the honour of the Premier League's biggest overachievers in the 2024-25 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.May 26, 17:34
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Preview: Real Betis vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Conference League clash between Real Betis and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 26, 14:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Flivlif.jpg "Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025")
Premier League 2024-25 season review: The story of a captivating campaign, including records, sackings and awards
Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into the story of the 2024-25 Premier League season, from sackings and records to the frenetic European fight.May 26, 12:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fnuno-espirito-santo.jpg "Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on December 21, 2024")
Nottingham Forest qualify for 2025-26 Conference League: Which teams could they face?
After Nottingham Forest were confirmed as a Conference League participant for 2025-26, Sports Mole takes a look at which teams they could face in the third-tier European competition.May 26, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Farne-slot_1.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates securing the Premier League title on April 27, 2025")
Liverpool's Arne Slot defeats six rivals to win Premier League Manager of the Season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot comfortably takes home the Premier League Manager of the Season prize in the 2024-25 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.May 26, 09:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fenzo-maresca.jpg "Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on May 25, 2025")
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Levi Colwill goal helps Maresca make Champions League
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea make the Champions League after Levi Colwill's goal helps them beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on the Premier League's final day.May 25, 17:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fenzo-maresca.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on April 20, 2025")
Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea team news: Nuno Espirito Santo, Enzo Maresca make key decisions for pivotal Premier League game
Nottingham Forest and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League fixture at the City Ground.May 25, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fmorcal.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on April 2, 2024")
Nottingham Forest bidding to break club record in pivotal Premier League game against Chelsea
Nottingham Forest will be bidding to set a new club record when they square off against Chelsea in Sunday's pivotal Premier League fixture at the City Ground.May 23, 16:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Flevi-colwill.jpg "Levi Colwill makes it 1-0 to Chelsea on May 25, 2025")
Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.May 23, 15:08
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Nottingham Forest lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Murillo update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Nottingham Forest could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.May 23, 14:46
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Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 14:36
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo 'identified' as managerial target by Italian giants
One of Italian football's biggest clubs are reportedly interested in appointing a Premier League Manager of the Year candidate as their new head coach.May 20, 16:53
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