Nani portugal player his full name Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha born on 17 november 1986 (age 30). His birth place praia, Cape Verde, his playing position winger. Nani was born in Cape Verde and emigrated to Europe with his family at an early age. He was raised in Portugal and began his football career playing for local side Real Massamá. At the age of nine, he began training with Sporting Clube de Portugal and S.L. Benfica on alternate days, eventually joining Sporting's youth squad after they offered him pre-season training. In 2005, he made his professional debut with the club and won the Portuguese Cup during his second season with them. Nani was named the SJPF Young Player of the Month for May 2007 and his performances with Sporting culminated into a move to English club Manchester United in July 2007 for a fee of €25 million. While many fans wondered whether Nani still had elite level playing ability, he was a key reason for Portugal’s success in Euro 2016. His wife, Daniela Martins, has been there by his side and throughout the various countries he has played in during his soccer career.The couple keeps their family life private, but that did not stop Nani from sharing a moment with his son during Euro 2016. After Portugal’s win against Croatia, Nani celebrated with Lucas on the field. He is enjoying a resurgence and signed with Valencia in the 2016 club offseason. When he is not on the pitch, Nani enjoys spending time with Daniela and their son, Lucas. The family will transition from Turkey to life in Spain. Growing up in poverty, Nani brings an incredible work ethic to both soccer and his family.
