Carlos Miguel Pereira Fernandes (born 9 January 1991), better known as just Cuca, is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Casa Pia. Born in Portugal, he represents the Cape Verde national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Miguel Pereira Fernandes | ||
| Date of birth | (1991-01-09) 9 January 1991 (age 31) | ||
| Place of birth | Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Casa Pia | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2009 | Oeiras | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | Oeiras | 93 | (2) |
| 2013–2015 | 1º Dezembro | 57 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Omonia Aradippou | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Felgueiras | 63 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Mafra | 69 | (0) |
| 2021– | Casa Pia | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2021– | Cape Verde | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:38, 9 June 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 04:38, 9 June 2021 (UTC) | |||
A youth product of Oeiras, Cuca began his career with the club in 2009, and had stints thereafter with 1º Dezembro, Omonia Aradippou, and Felgueiras. On 6 July 2018, he transferred to Mafra.[1] Cuca made his professional debut with Mafra in a 4–1 Liga Portugal 2 win over Estoril on 23 September 2018.[2]
Born in Portugal, Cuca is of Cape Verdean descent. He was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a pair of friendlies in June 2021.[3] He debuted with the Cape Verde national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Senegal on 8 June 2021.[4]