Flávio Basilua Jacinto Nazinho (; born 20 July 2003) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Ligue 1 club Monaco.
Club career
Early career Born in Almada, Setúbal District, and of Bissau-Guinean descent, Nazinho began his youth career at Sporting CP's youth system. He would be forced to leave their academy, due to his father being unable to take him to training. Due to the fatigue shown by him, his father preferred to put his son to play in clubs in the region where they lived, leading him to be integrated into Monte Caparica, Leão Altivo, Cova da Piedade and Pescadores's youth academies. At the age of 14, Nazinho sparked the interest of several scouts, caught the attention of Braga, whom he signed a contract with, before returning to Sporting CP's academy in 2018, after impressing in an exhibition match against them.
Sporting CP Nazinho joined Sporting's B-team in 2020 and signed a professional contract with the club on 1 March 2021. During this time, he initially played as a left-winger, before being converted to a left-back. After impressing in his new position, he was called up to the first team by manager Ruben Amorim, and occasionally played in the club's under 23s and B teams.
He made his professional debut for Sporting in a 3–1 UEFA Champions League group stage victory against Borussia Dortmund on 24 November 2021, replacing Pedro Gonçalves in the 88th minute, in a match, where his team ensured qualification to the round of sixteen for the first time since the 2008–09 season. He would make his league debut for the club, as a starter on 11 December in a 2–0 home win over Boavista.
Cercle Brugge On 6 September 2023, Sporting CP sent Nazinho on a season-long loan to Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge. The deal reportedly included a €2 million option-to-buy. On 27 June 2024, it was announced that Nazinho had joined Cercle Brugge on a permanent deal, signing a contract until 30 June 2028.
Monaco On 30 June 2026, Nazinho signed a four-year contract with Monaco in Ligue 1. He made his debut for the team in the Five Violins Trophy match against Sporting CP, starting the game.
International career Nazinho represented Portugal at under-16, under-18, under-19 levels, for a total of 6 caps.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSporting CP B2020–21Campeonato de Portugal50———502021–22Liga 3121———1212022–23Liga 3122———122Total293———293Sporting CP2021–22Primeira Liga2010002Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League0502022–23Primeira Liga3000003060Total50100050110Cercle Brugge (loan)2023–24Belgian Pro League22110——231Cercle Brugge2024–25Belgian Pro League292—6Four appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Conference League0—3522025–26Belgian Pro League30320——323Total5952060—675Monaco2026–27Ligue 151002Appearances in UEFA Conference League0—71Career total1201040805013710
References
External links Sporting official profile Flávio Nazinho at MaisFutebol