Rui Orlando Ribeiro Santos Neto (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rui Orlando Ribeiro Santos Neto (born 24 October 1979 in Pacos de Ferreira), simply Orlando, is a Portuguese footballer currently playing in the Portuguese first division for Academica de Coimbra, as a central defender. Orlando started his career with A.D. Fafe in the third division in 1998, moving on to Moreirense FC after three seasons. Under the guidance of Manuel Machado, he was an important defensive member of a side that promoted to the top level - the season prior to the player's arrival, the club was also in the third category. In 2006, Orlando returned to the second level, with S.C. Freamunde. After a good season he was signed by Academica de Coimbra, being an undisputed starter from his debuts. In 2008-09, he netted in both games against hometown club F.C. Pacos de Ferreira (2-1 win at home, 1-1 away).