Adelino da Rocha Vieira, known as Nito (born 5 July 1967) is a former

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player. He played 11 seasons and 285 games in the

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for Belenenses,

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, Sporting Espinho and

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Club career

He made his

debut for Sporting Espinho on 23 August 1987 in a game against Marítimo.

References

1967 births Living people Portuguese men's footballers S.C. Espinho players Primeira Liga players Liga Portugal 2 players C.F. Os Belenenses players F.C. Tirsense players Rio Ave F.C. players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Viana do Castelo District {{Portugal-footy-defender-stub