Nilton Nóbrega Pontes (born 24 December 1955) is a Brazilian-Costa Rican former footballer who last played as a striker for Saprissa.

Playing career Nóbrega started his career with Brazilian side América-RN. In 1978, he signed for Costa Rican side Herediano, helping the club win four league titles. Eight years later, he signed for Costa Rican side Saprissa, helping the club win two league titles. Subsequently, he played for Costa Rican sides UCR and Curridabat before retiring from playing professional football.

Personal life Nóbrega was born on 24 December 1955 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is a naturalized Costa Rican citizen. He has been married and has two children and a grandson. After retiring from playing football, he worked as a youth football manager and lived in Heredia Province.

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