Portrait of Nelson Kiala, a fictional Goaliano Club character

Angola
181 cm
77 kg
Left
Age 19

Goaliano Academy · CDM

5 Nelson Kiala

Defensive midfielder

Goaliano Academy · #5 · CDM

Nelson Kiala

“Nelson”

Goaliano Club Original Fictional flagship character — part of Goaliano's brand story, not a real verified athlete profile.

Position: Defensive midfielder
Nationality: Angola
Age: 19
Languages: Portuguese
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 77 kg
Preferred foot: Left
Joined the club: 2026-09-06

“Opportunity is not given; it is discovered.”

The journey

Nelson Kiala represents the first generation of Angolan players to reach the Goaliano Academy, after the platform's talent-scouting system spotted him in a local league near Lobito — the beginning of a path that will mature over time towards the first team.

The dream

To open a community football academy in his hometown.

Character

Strong, muscular build, fully shaved head, and one of his distinctive habits is pulling his socks up before every match.

Calm in build-up
reads danger early
tactically disciplined
manages his energy intelligently

Favourites

Food: funge
Hobby: long-distance walking
Music: kizomba

Part of the Goaliano Academy's first intake.

Squad-mates

Portrait of Roya Noorzai, a fictional Goaliano Club character

Roya Noorzai

LB · Left-back

Goaliano Club Original

Portrait of Amélia Sitoe, a fictional Goaliano Club character

Amélia Sitoe

CM · Central midfielder

Goaliano Club Original

Portrait of Anwar Kuku, a fictional Goaliano Club character

Anwar Kuku

RB · Right-back

Goaliano Club Original

Portrait of Wei Jian Tan, a fictional Goaliano Club character

Wei Jian Tan

CAM · Attacking midfielder

Goaliano Club Original