Clésio Palmirim David Baúque (born 11 October 1994), known simply as Clésio, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Emirati side Al Arabi and the Mozambique national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Clésio Palmirim David Baúque | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Maputo, Mozambique | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al Arabi | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012 | Ferroviário | ||
| 2012–2013 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Benfica B | 13 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 20 | (5) |
| 2015–2016 | Benfica | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Panetolikos | 56 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Istanbulspor | 25 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Gabala | 18 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Zira | 28 | (5) |
| 2021–2023 | Marítimo | 20 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Marítimo B | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | Honka | 25 | (6) |
| 2024 | Gabala | 11 | (1) |
| 2024– | Al Arabi | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| Mozambique U20 | |||
| 2011– | Mozambique | 50 | (9) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 January 2024 | |||
Club career
editBenfica
editBorn in Maputo, Clésio started with Ferroviário and after becoming the top scorer of Moçambola with 6 goals, he signed for Benfica in September 2012, joining the Portuguese club in January 2013.[1][2] Before joining Benfica, he claimed to be inspired to follow in the footsteps of Eusébio.[3] He was assigned to the under-19 side, playing nine matches and scoring twice.[4]
On 14 March 2014, Clésio was loaned to American club Harrisburg City Islanders,[5] a team competing in the United Soccer League, the third tier of the United States soccer league system.[6] He made his debut on 6 April, in an away draw against the Wilmington Hammerheads,[7] and scored his first goal on 17 May, bagging a double within five minutes to give the City Islanders the lead over Dayton Dutch Lions.[8] On 12 June, he added another goal and helped his team beat the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, to win their first league game in four match-days.[9] On 24 August, he netted a double in a 2–2 draw with Rochester Rhinos, increasing his goal tally to five.[10] It would be his last match for the City Islanders, having started 9 games in 20 appearances in total throughout their season.[11]
After returning to Benfica, the 20-year old moved to the Benfica B in the Segunda Liga, making his debut on 1 February 2015, replacing Nuno Santos on the 87th minute of a home loss with Leixões.[12] On 24 May 2015, Clésio scored his first goal for Benfica B in a home win against Vitória de Guimarães B. His goal was an individual effort where he dribble past several players and finished in front of Miguel Oliveira.[13] In 2015–16, he remained in the B-team, playing four times in nine match-days.[14] However, after Nélson Semedo injury, Rui Vitória promoted him to the first team and converted him to play right-back against Tondela on 30 October.[15] It would be his sole appearance for the main team, as he was immediately demoted back to the reserves.
Panetolikos
editOn 30 January 2016, Clésio moved to Panetolikos, penning a three-year deal with the Greek-side.[16][17] He made his Greek Superleague debut on 8 February 2016 in an away game against Panionios.
Gabala
editOn 10 July 2019, Clésio signed a one-year contract with Azerbaijani club Gabala.[18]
Zira
editOn 18 July 2020, Zira announced the signing of Clésio.[19]
Honka
editOn 28 February 2023, Clésio signed a multi-year contract with Honka in Finland.[20] After the season, Honka was suddenly declared for bankruptcy, and Clésio was released.
Gabala SC
editOn 9 January 2024, Clésio returned to Azerbaijan and re-signed with Gabala on a 2.5-year contract.[21] On 27 May 2024, Gabala announced that Clésio and five others had left the club with their contracts expiring.[22]
International
editAt the youth level he played in the 2013 COSAFA U-20 Cup.[23]
Clésio made his senior international debut for Mozambique on 15 November 2011 against Comoros during the first round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification. In the match, he also scored his first international goal, the fourth goal of the 4–1 victory. He was also part of Mozambique's squad during 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[24]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 7 March 2020[25]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Benfica B | 2013–14 | Segunda Liga/LigaPro | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2014–15 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| 2015–16 | 9 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 2014 | USL Pro | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 | ||
| Benfica | 2015–16 | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| Panetolikos | 2015–16 | Super League Greece | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2016–17 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 30 | 2 | |||||
| 2017–18 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | 29 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 56 | 2 | 10 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 66 | 5 | ||
| İstanbulspor | 2018–19 | TFF First League | 25 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | – | – | 26 | 3 | |||
| Gabala | 2019–20 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 0 | – | 22 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 133 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 148 | 17 | ||
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Mozambique's goal tally first.[24]
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15 November 2011 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique |  Comoros |
4–1 | 4–1 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 29 February 2012 | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |  Tanzania |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 3. | 16 November 2016 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique |  South Africa |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 4. | 25 March 2017 |  Angola |
1–0 | 2–0 | ||
| 5. | 10 September 2019 |  Mauritius |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 6. | 18 June 2023 | Stade Huye, Butare, Rwanda |  Rwanda |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 7. | 9 September 2023 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique |  Benin |
1–1 | 3–2 | |
| 8. | 16 November 2023 | Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown, Botswana |  Botswana |
1–0 | 3–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 9. | 14 January 2024 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast |  Egypt |
2–1 | 2–2 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations |
Honours
edit- Benfica
References
edit- ^ "Moçambicano Clésio assina pelas águias" [Mozambican Clésio signs with Benfica]. Record (in Portuguese). 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "Clésio: "Vou superar os meus objetivos"" [Clésio: "I will surpass my objectives."]. Record (in Portuguese). 10 October 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "Clésio quer seguir os passos de Eusébio no Benfica" [Clésio wants to follow Eusébio footsteps]. Sapo Desporto (in Portuguese). 24 October 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "Atenção, Benfica: quem são Clésio e Francisco Vera?" [Benfica: Who is Clésio and Francisco Vera?]. Mais Futebol (in Portuguese). 29 October 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Clésio Baúque emprestado ao Harrisburg City Islanders" [Clésio Bauque loaned to Harrisburg City Islanders]. Benfica (in Portuguese). 14 March 2014. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Islanders Sign Electrifying Forward, Clesio Bauque". City Islanders.com. 17 March 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Wilmington Hammerheads vs. City Islanders 0-0". Soccerway.com. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "City Islanders vs. Dayton Dutch Lions 5-3". Soccerway. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. City Islanders 1-3". Soccerway. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Rochester Rhinos vs. City Islanders 2-2". Soccerway. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Harrisburg Overall Individual Statistics". USL Soccer. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Benfica B-Leixões, 1-2: Reviravolta nos últimos 10 minutos" [Benfica B-Leixões, 1–2: Turnaround in the last ten minutes]. Record (in Portuguese). 1 February 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Benfica B: grande golo de Clésio na despedida (vídeo)" [Benfica B: great goal from Clésio in the farewell]. Mais Futebol (in Portuguese). 24 May 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Clésio: um goleador que foi à América e acaba como defesa" [Clésio: a goalscorer that went to América and ends up as defender]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 30 October 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Rui Vitória 'lança' Clésio na equipa titular do Benfica" [Rui Vitória 'launches' Clésio into the first-team]. Sapo Desporto (in Portuguese). 30 October 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ Στην ομάδα μας ο Κλέσιο [Clésio joins the team]. Panetolikos.gr (in Greek). 30 January 2016. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Clésio Bauque confirmado no Panetolikos" [Clésio Bauque confirmed at Panetolikos]. Record (in Portuguese). 30 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Klesio Bauk "Qəbələ"də". gabalafc.az/ (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ ""Zirə" PFK yeni futbolçularla müqavilə bağlayıb". Facebook (in Azerbaijani). Zira FK. 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Clésio Baúque Honkaan!" [Clésio Baúque is at Honka!] (in Finnish). Honka. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Klesio Bauk yenidən "Qəbələ"də!". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala SC. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Qəbələ altı futbolçu ilə yollarını ayırdı". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala SC. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Torneio da Cosafa – Moçambique goleia Madagáscar (6-0)". Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 6 December 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ a b "NFT Profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Clésio at Soccerway
External links
edit- Profile at SoccerPunter
- Clésio at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Clésio at National-Football-Teams.com
