title: Nelsinho (footballer, born 1979)
text: # Nelsinho (footballer, born 1979)
  
  Nélson Manuel Ribeiro da Silva (born 28 July 1979), known as Nelsinho, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Born in Felgueiras, Porto District, Nelsinho spent the better part of his career with Varzim S.C. since first arriving in 2008 from Gondomar SC. He went on to represent the club in both the second and third divisions, making 267 appearances in the former competition and retiring well in his 40s.
  
  In late October 2018, 39-year-old Nelsinho suffered a knee injury during a league match against FC Porto B that sidelined him for two months. He returned to the lower leagues the following summer, joining Leça FC.
  
  