Reginaldo Faife

Reginaldo Artur Faife (born 14 June 1990), known simply as Reginaldo, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kazakh club FC Shakhter Karagandy.[1]

Reginaldo
Personal information
Full name Reginaldo Artur Faife
Date of birth (1990-06-14) 14 June 1990
Place of birth Quelimane, Mozambique
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Shakhter Karagandy
Number 99
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2013 Liga Muçulmana
2013–2015 Nacional 16 (2)
2015–2016 Santa Clara 43 (4)
2016–2017 Luftëtari Gjirokastër 32 (8)
2017–2018 Laçi 33 (19)
2018–2019 Kukësi 43 (20)
2019– Shakhter Karagandy 14 (3)
National team‡
2011– Mozambique 25 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:18, 27 October 2019 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2018

Club career

Luftëtari Gjirokastër

On 1 September 2016, Reginaldo joined Albanian club Luftëtari Gjirokastër by penning a one-year contract.[2] During the course of 2016–17 season, Reginaldo made 32 league appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists, and Luftëtari finished the season in a respectable 4th place.[3] Following the expiration of his contract, Reginaldo left the club and become a free agent.[4]

Laçi

On 1 August 2017, Reginaldo joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Laçi as a free agent.[5] He missed the opening five championship matches due to injury, only returning to first-team matches in October,[6] making his competitive debut on 16 October in the matchday 6 against Flamurtari Vlorë, scoring a penalty kick in a 1–1 draw at Kastrioti Stadium.[7] Only five days later Reginaldo scored a brace in the 3–0 win over newbie Lushnja to help Laçi take 3rd place in the championship.[8]

He started 2018 by netting his team's only goal in the 3–1 loss to Kamza.[9] Then Reginaldo scored in both legs of 2017–18 Albanian Cup quarter-finals against his former team Luftëtari Gjirokastër as Laçi progressed to semi-finals 4–0 on aggregate; he refused to celebrate the goal scored at Luftëtari's home.[10] Later on 10 March, Reginaldo scored his first Albanian Superliga hat-trick in the 4–2 home win versus Flamurtari Vlorë;[11] the feat lifted his tally to 11 goals, breaking his previous record and also reaching double-figures for the first time in career. He also become the first Laçi player to score a hat-trick since Mate Dragičević in March 2011.[12]

On 18 April, Reginaldo scored the decisive away goal in the 1–1 draw at Kukësi in the second leg of cup's semi-final to book Laçi's spot at the final once again.[13] Later on 19 May, he scored inside 50 seconds in the match against Kamza to make it the fastest goal scored in Albanian Superliga for 2017–18 season; Laçi would win the match 2–1.[14]

He left the club on 31 May, four days later losing the Albanian Cup final to Skënderbeu Korçë, finishing the season 21 goals between league and cup, with Laçi returning to European competitions once again.[15] His 18 league goals set the record for the most goals scored by an Laçi player since Altin Çuko in 1995–96 season.[16]

Kukësi

On 20 July 2018, Reginaldo agreed personal terms with Kukësi and signed a one-year contract, taking squad number 90 for the 2018–19 season.[17] The striker made his official debut on 1 August by playing in the second half of 2018–19 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round second leg against Qarabağ which was lost 3–0.[18] Despite the elimination, the team continued their European campaign in the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League, playing in the third qualifying round against Georgia's Torpedo Kutaisi. He initially did not travel with the team to play in the first leg at Ramaz Shengelia Stadium along with Valon Ethemi, Edis Maliqi and Faton Maloku after the Georgian authorities refused their visas.[19][20] The issue was solved quickly and the players joined the team one day late.[21] He was put as a starter by manager Armando Cungu, but left no mark in the match which was lost 5–2, missing several chances to score.[22] He went on to apologize to the fans afterwards.[23] Reginaldo got his first Kukësi goals in the second leg on 16 August, netting from two penalty kicks to give his team the 2–0 win at Elbasan Arena which was not enough to go through.[24]

Reginaldo begun his domestic season three days later by making his debut in the opening matchday against his former team Laçi.[25] He scored his first league goals for the club on 2 September in form of a hat-trick, his second in the Albanian Superliga, against Tirana for a 3–1 win at Loro Boriçi Stadium.[26]

In the final matchday of the championship, Reginaldo scored two late goals against Kastrioti Krujë to give Kukësi a runner-up finish in league.[27] By doing so, he won the Albanian Superliga Golden Boot with 13 goals in 32 appearances, beating his partner Vasil Shkurti by one goal.[28] He also become only the second player in Kukësi history to win this award, after Pero Pejić.

Shakhter Karagandy

On 9 July 2019, FC Shakhter Karagandy announced the signing of Reginaldo from FK Kukësi.[29]

International career

Reginaldo has made 3 appearances with Mozambique national team. His competitive debut occurred on 24 March 2013 in the second qualifying round of 2014 FIFA World Cup against Guinea.[30] That was his only appearance during the qualifying campaign as Mozambique finished Group G in the third place, failing to qualify.

International goals
Scores and results list Mozambique's goal tally first.[31]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.11 October 2014Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique Cape Verde2–02–02015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2.8 September 2018Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique Guinea-Bissau2–12–22019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
3.18 November 2018Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique Zambia1–01–02019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

FK Kukësi

Individual

  • Albanian Superliga Golden Boot: 2018–19[32]
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References
  1. "Reginaldo" (in Italian). Calciozz.it. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. "Luftëtari merr sulmuesin e kombëtares së Mozambikut" [Luftëtari takes Muzambique national team striker] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. ""Luftëtari i surprizoi të gjithë, e meriton pjesëmarrjen në Europë"" [“Luftëtari surprised all, deserve the participation in Europe”] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  4. "Rexhinaldo i thotë lamtumirë Luftëtarit, priten edhe shtatë largime të tjera nga skuadra" [Reginaldo bids farewell to Luftëtari, seven more departures are expected] (in Albanian). Jugu News. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  5. "Reginaldo, lojtari më i ri i Laçit" [Reginaldo, the newest player of Laçi] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  6. "Rexhinaldo gati, me Flamurtarin në Krujë" [Reginaldo ready, with Flamurtari in Krujë] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  7. "Kukësi i përgjigjet Skënderbeut, Kamza godet sërish në fund, polemika në barazimin mes Laçit e Flamurtarit" [Kukësi responds to Skënderbeu, Kamza strikes again at the end, controversies in the draw between Laçi and Flamurtari] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  8. "Laçi shpartallon Lushnjën në "Roza Haxhiu" dhe merr vendin e tretë, Rexhinaldo shënon dopietë" [Laçi winnows Lushnja in “Roza Haxhiu” at takes third place, Reginaldo scores a brace] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  9. "Kamza vs. Laçi 3 – 1". Soccerway. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  10. Alfred Lleshi (14 February 2018). "Kukësi dhe Laçi kualifikohen në gjysmëfinale" [Kukësi and Laçi qualifies in semi-finals] (in Albanian). TeleSport.al. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  11. "VIDEO/ Tripleta e Rexhinaldos, Laçi shkërmoq Flamurtarin" [VIDEO/ Reginaldo's hat-trick, Laçi crumble Flamurtari] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  12. "Shkumbini Peqin vs. Laçi 2 – 5". Soccerway. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  13. "Super Laçi, sërish në finalen e Kupës" [Super Laçi, again in the cup final] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  14. Erjon Halili (19 May 2018). "Laçi mposht Kamzën, jehona 'gjëmon' në Shkodër" [Laçi defeats Kamza, echoes ‘thunder’ in Shkodra] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  15. "RENDITJA/ Skënderbeu kampion, Vllaznia e Lushnja në "greminë". Shikoni tabelën përfundimtare" [RANKING/ Skënderbeu champion, Vllaznia and Lushnja in “abyss”. See the eventual table] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  16. "REKORDMENI ABSOLUT REXHINALDO Falënderime dhe një… "peng"" [ABSOLUTE RECORDMAN REGINALDO, Thanks and only a… “remorse”] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  17. "ZYRTARE: Rexhinaldo te Kukësi" [Official: Reginaldo at Kukësi] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  18. "Me 3 penallti kundër, Kukësi eliminohet nga Champions" [Three penalties against, Kukësi eliminated from Champions] (in Albanian). Top-Channel.tv. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  19. "Rexhinaldo i trishtuar për refuzimin e vizës: Ende shpresoj…" [Reginaldo sad for the visa denial: I still hope…] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  20. "Skandali, katër futbollistë të Kukësit nuk lejohen të shkojnë në Gjeorgji" [The scandal, four Kukësi footballers are not allowed to go to Georgia] (in Albanian). VIPSport.al. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  21. "Merr fund pritja, Rexhinaldo bashkohet me Kukësin në Gjeorgji" [The wait is over, Reginaldo joins Kukësi in Georgia] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  22. "Europa League-"Kukësi" mposhtet 5-2 nga "Torpedo"" [Europa League-“Kukësi” defeated 5-2 by “Torpedo”] (in Albanian). Agjensia Telegrafike Shqiptare. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  23. "Rexhinaldo kërkon falje: Premtoj se do të rikthehem më i fortë" [Reginaldo asks forgiveness: I promise to return stronger] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  24. "Kukësi fiton, por eliminohet nga Europa Ligë" [Kukësi win but eliminated from Europa League] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  25. "Kukësi vs. Laçi 1 – 1". Soccerway. 19 August 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  26. "Rexhinaldo i pamëshirshëm, zhyt Tiranën në krizë" [Reginaldo merciless, immerse Tirana in crisis] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  27. "RENDITJA, JAVA 36/ Partizani 70 pikë, Kukësi nënkampion. Teuta forca e tretë. Bien Kastrioti e Kamza, ja verdiktet e Superiores" [Ranking, Week 36/ Partizani 70 points, Kukësi runner-up. Teuta the third power. Kastrioti and Kamza relegated, here are the verdicts of Superliga] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  28. Sotir Kora (30 May 2019). "Festë në kryeqytet, Tirana siguron mbijetesën, Reginaldo Këpuca e Artë e Superiores!" [Celebrations in the capital, Tirana secures the survival, Reginaldo the Golden Boot of Albanian Superliga!] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  29. "РЕЖИНАЛДО — ИГРОК ФК ШАХТЕР". shakhter.kz (in Russian). FC Shakhter Karagandy. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  30. "Mozambique vs. Guinea 0 – 0". Soccerway. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  31. "Faife, Reginaldo". National Football Teams. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  32. "Gola me "llogari", Rexhinaldo fiton "Këpucën e Artë" [Goals with "calculations", Reginaldo wins "Golden Boot"] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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