Cape VerdeStopira has helped his clubs achieve promotion to the Primeira Liga and secure mid-table finishes in the top flight. He has also represented the Cape Verde national team in international competitions.
Stopira is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who primarily plays as a centre-back. He has spent the majority of his career in Portugal, representing clubs such as Feirense and Chaves, and has also played in the Cypriot First Division. Known for his defensive solidity, he has been a consistent presence in the backline for his teams.
Stopira is a strong and physical centre-back who excels in aerial duels and one-on-one defending. He is comfortable playing out from the back and possesses good positional awareness, though his pace can be a liability against faster attackers. His leadership and experience make him a reliable organizer of the defense.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Liga Portugal - Play-Off | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 25/26 | Taça de Portugal | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 631 |
| 25/26 | Liga Portugal 2 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2715 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191 |
| 24/25 | Taça de Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| 24/25 | Liga Portugal 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2428 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Magyar Kupa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 22/23 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 25 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2234 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 423 |
| 21/22 | Magyar Kupa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 21/22 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 26 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2276 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 21/22 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 264 |
| 2024 | Africa Cup of Nations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 2015 | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2013 | Africa Cup of Nations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Magyar Kupa | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 |
| 20/21 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 31 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2788 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 420 |
| 19/20 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 19/20 | Magyar Kupa | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 567 |
| 19/20 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 21 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1890 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 |
| 19/20 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 540 |
| 18/19 | Magyar Kupa | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 459 |
| 18/19 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2449 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 540 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 17/18 | Magyar Kupa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 31 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2760 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 691 |
| 17/18 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 16/17 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 450 |
| 16/17 | Magyar Kupa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 16/17 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 24 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2115 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 372 |
| 15/16 | Magyar Kupa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 15/16 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1258 |
| 15/16 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 14/15 | Magyar Kupa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 |
| 14/15 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 25 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2250 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 14/15 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 13/14 | Magyar Kupa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 29 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2598 |
| 13/14 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 13/14 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 12/13 | Magyar Kupa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 12/13 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 587 |
| 12/13 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 570 |
| 12/13 | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 11/12 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 11/12 | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 11/12 | Allianz Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 11/12 | Liga Portugal | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1212 |
| 11/12 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 10/11 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 10/11 | Segunda División B - Grupo I (- 20/21) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1304 |
| 10/11 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 256 |
| 09/10 | Taça de Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 09/10 | Allianz Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171 |
| 09/10 | Liga Portugal 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2307 |
| 09/10 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 08/09 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 08/09 | Taça de Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Allianz Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Liga Portugal 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 456 |
| 08/09 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |