Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz (born 12 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Niké liga club Slovan Bratislava. Born in Portugal, he represents Angola internationally.
Club career On 27 June 2020, Cruz signed a professional contract with Benfica B. He made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–0 LigaPro win over Casa Pia on 7 February 2021.
On 10 July 2024, Cruz signed a three-year contract with Gil Vicente F.C.
In June 2025, it was announced that the player had been transferred to the club ŠK Slovan Bratislava.
International career Cruz made his debut for the Angola national team on 7 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Eswatini at the Estádio 11 de Novembro. He started the game and played 81 minutes in Angola's 1–0 victory.
Personal life Cruz is the son of the Angolan handball player Filipe Cruz.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBenfica B2020–21Liga Portugal 2100———1002021–22Liga Portugal 2260———260Total360———360Benfica2021–22Primeira Liga2000000020Chaves (loan)2022–23Primeira Liga1301020—160Chaves2023–24Primeira Liga2411010—261Gil Vicente2024–25Primeira Liga2504000—290Slovan Bratislava2025–26Slovak First Football League28130—1004112026–27Slovak First Football League2000—7090Total30130—170501Career total130290101701562
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAngola202470Total70
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