André Fonseca Amaro (born 13 August 2002) is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a centre-back for

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in the

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. A physically dominant and tactically intelligent defender, Amaro has established himself as a key player for Al-Rayyan. He has also represented Portugal at youth international levels.

Club career

Vitória SC B

Amaro began his senior career with Vitória SC B in 2020, competing in the third division. Over two seasons, he made 23 appearances and scored one goal, quickly earning attention for his performances.

Vitória SC

He made his first-team debut for

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on 21 December 2020, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute for Pepelu in a 4–0

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victory over Santa Clara. Amaro featured in 12 matches during his first top-flight season, scoring his first goal in a 2–0 derby win over

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on 30 April 2021. In May 2021, he renewed his contract until 2025, with a buyout clause raised to €50 million.

Al-Rayyan

On 9 August 2023, Amaro transferred to

in the

, for a reported fee of €8.5 million, potentially rising to €10 million through add-ons. He became a key figure in the team's defense, playing under managers such as Leonardo Jardim and Artur Jorge. Over his first two seasons, Amaro made 67 appearances and scored four goals across domestic and continental competitions.

Career statistics

International career

Amaro has represented Portugal at under-20 and under-21 levels. He debuted for the U20 side in 2021 before advancing to the U21 team, scoring his first goal during a 3–0 win over Romania in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers.

Style of play

Amaro is a physically strong and tactically intelligent centre-back. Known for his aerial dominance, positional awareness, and ability to play out from the back, he is comfortable in both a back three and four. His leadership and calmness under pressure have drawn comparisons to Portuguese greats such as

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References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Amaro, Andre 2002 births Living people Footballers from Coimbra Portuguese men's footballers Portuguese expatriate men's footballers Vitória S.C. players Vitória S.C. B players Al-Rayyan SC players Primeira Liga players Qatar Stars League players Men's association football defenders Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in Qatar Expatriate men's footballers in Qatar 21st-century Portuguese sportsmen