Nilton De Andrade
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nilton Teixeira de Andrade | ||
| Date of birth | March 20, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Fogo, Cape Verde | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Utica City FC | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Newbury Nighthawks | ||
| 2019–2021 | UMass Boston Beacons | 39 | (32) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Brockton FC United | ||
| 2022– | Utica City FC (indoor) | 22 | (12) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | United States (futsal) | (2) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nilton Teixeira de Andrade (born March 20, 1996) is a Cape Verdean-born American soccer and futsal player who plays as a forward for Utica City FC in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and for Brockton FC United in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). He played college soccer at Newbury College and the University of Massachusetts Boston, earning United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American honors in 2021. De Andrade also represents the United States in international futsal.
Early life
De Andrade was born on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, and moved to Boston, Massachusetts, as a teenager.[1]
College career
De Andrade began his collegiate career at Newbury College in 2016. He earned New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Year honors and was named to the All-Conference First Team in both seasons.[1]
After Newbury College announced its closure, he transferred to the University of Massachusetts Boston. In 2019, he finished with 12 goals and 8 assists and was named a United Soccer Coaches All-American.[2]
In 2021, he led the Little East Conference in goals, points, and game-winning goals and became the program’s first First Team All-American.[3] He finished his Beacons career with 32 goals and 17 assists in 39 appearances.[4]
Club career
Brockton FC United
De Andrade joined Brockton FC United during the 2020–21 UPSL season. He helped the club win the UPSL East Region title and advance to the national semifinals, scoring twice in the regional final against NY Contour United.[5]
He made his U.S. Open Cup debut in the 2022 first round against Western Mass Pioneers.[6]
Utica City FC
De Andrade signed with Utica City FC ahead of the 2022–23 MASL season.[7] He recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in 22 matches during his rookie season.[8]
In the 2023–24 campaign, he scored 26 goals and added 15 assists and was named Utica City FC’s Most Valuable Player.[9] A club feature noted his dribbling, movement, and community involvement.[10]
International futsal career
De Andrade was first invited to training camps for the United States futsal national team in 2021.[11]
He made his international debut at the 2024 CONCACAF Futsal Championship, scoring twice in a 7–4 win over Trinidad and Tobago.[12]
Style of play
De Andrade plays primarily as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is known for close control, quick movement, and creating scoring chances in tight spaces.[10]
Personal life
According to his UMass Boston biography, he is the son of Jaime de Andrade and has four brothers. He majored in criminal justice.[1]
Honours
College
- United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American: 2021[3]
- United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American: 2019[2]
- Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Year: 2021[3]
- NECC Rookie of the Year: 2016[1]
Club
- UPSL East Region Champion: 2021 (Brockton FC United)[5]
- UPSL National Semifinalist: 2021 (Brockton FC United)[5]
Individual
- Utica City FC Most Valuable Player: 2023–24[9]
References
- ^ a b c d "Nilton de Andrade – UMass Boston Athletics". BeaconsAthletics.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "2019 United Soccer Coaches All-America Teams". United Soccer Coaches. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c "De Andrade Named First-Team All-American". UMass Boston Athletics. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "UMass Boston Men's Soccer Records". UMass Boston Athletics. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c Vieira, João (June 30, 2021). "Brockton FC United reaches UPSL national semifinals". The Enterprise. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Open Cup First Round Match Report". TheCup.us. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Utica City Signs Six Ahead of Season Opener". Utica City FC. November 18, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Utica City Re-Signs Nilton de Andrade". Utica City FC. October 25, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Nilton de Andrade eleito MVP do Utica City FC". CrioloSports. March 28, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Summer with the City: Nilton de Andrade". Utica City FC. July 15, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Futsal Training Camp Roster Announced". U.S. Youth Futsal. May 3, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "United States opens CONCACAF Futsal Championship with victory". CONCACAF. April 14, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.