Noni Lima (Greek: Νόνι Λίμα}; born 1 October 1956) is a Cape Verdean football manager and former footballer.

Noni Lima
Personal information
Full name Leonildo Lima Batista[1]
Date of birth (1956-10-01) 1 October 1956 (age 68)[1]
Place of birth São Vicente, Cape Verde[1]
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1988 Panionios 304 (23)
1988–1992 Charavgiakos 107 (6)
Managerial career
1992–1994 Messolonghi
1995–1996 Charavgiakos
1998–1999 Dorikos
2003–2004 Achaiki
2004–2005 Pannaxiakos
2005–2006 Ariadni Naxou
2006 Thiva
2006 Pannaxiakos
2007–2008 Ermis Ermioni
2010–2011 Attalos
2011–2018 Panionios (assistant)
2018–2019 Pannaxiakos
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 July 2023[2]

Playing career

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Lima started his career with Greek side Panionios, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3]

International career

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After retiring from professional football, Lima worked as a manager.[4]

Style of play

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Lima mainly operated as an attacking midfielder and could operate in other positions.[5]

Personal life

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Lima is the uncle of Greece international Daniel Batista Lima and the father of Greek footballer Konstantinos Lima.[6]

Honours

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Player

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Panionios

Manager

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Messolonghi
Dorikos
Achaiki
Thiva
Pannaxiakos
  • Cyclades FCA Runner-up: 2018/19
  • Cyclades FCA Cup; runner-up: 2018/19

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nino Lima". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Νόνι Λίμα". hellenicaworld.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Noni Lima - Floga Sport article".
  4. ^ "Νόνι Λίμα: "Στον Πανιώνιο κάνεις το κέφι σου"". sport24.gr.
  5. ^ "Noni Lima - Patra Goal article".
  6. ^ "Noni Lima - Espresso News article".