Domingos Alexandrino Fonseca Gomes (born 22 January 1977) is a Cape Verde football former footballer who last played as a winger for Odivelas.
Early life
Lixa was born in 1977 in Cape Verde and moved to Bairro da Cruz Vermelha in Portugal at a young age, where he started playing football.[1]
Club career
In 1999, Lixa signed for Portuguese side Vitória de Guimarães.[2][3]
International career
Lixa represented Portugal internationally at youth level and was regarded as "one of the most exciting names in Portuguese football".[4]
Style of play
Lixa mainly operated as a winger and was known for speed and dribbling ability.[5]
Post-playing career
After retiring from professional football, Lixa worked as a receptionist at a hotel in Paris, France.[6]
References
- ^ "LIXA um exemplo a seguir".
- ^ "Lixa: «Continuo a sonhar com grande carreira»". record.pt.
- ^ "Lixa: «Nunca deixei de meter o pé por causa da lesão que tive»". record.pt.
- ^ "Lixa: os sonhos traídos até à receção de um hotel em Paris". maisfutebol.pt.
- ^ "Lixa - Mais Guimarães article".
- ^ "Lixa e Deco: o acordo com o FC Porto numa mesa de restaurante". iol.pt.
External links
- Lixa at National-Football-Teams.com
