The Player.
Artur Carvalho is a defender born on 17 February 2009 in Rio de Janeiro. Developed at clubs in the Lisbon region, he currently represents Clube Oriental de Lisboa at U19 level.
Defender · Clube Oriental de Lisboa — U19
- Full name
- Artur Lima de Moraes Carvalho
- Date of birth
- 17 February 2009
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Nationality
- Brazilian / PortugueseSubject to confirmation of official sporting documentation.
- Current club
- Clube Oriental de Lisboa — U19
- Position
- Defender
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Weight
- ~76 kg
Overview
Artur Carvalho is a defender born on 17 February 2009 in Rio de Janeiro. Developed at clubs in the Lisbon region, he currently represents Clube Oriental de Lisboa at U19 level.
Playing positions
Defender. His primary position is being defined and consolidated at U19 level.
Physical profile
1.78 m and approximately 76 kg — current measurements provided by the family.
Development
Started at EF Belém in 2017/18, followed by Vitória Clube de Lisboa, SL Olivais and Sacavenense. In 2025/26 he competed for FC Alverca in the national U17 first division.
Football identity
Focus, discipline, work and evolution. A quiet approach, where the game speaks for itself.
Professional goals
Consolidate a starting role at U19 level and continue technical and tactical progression towards senior football.
Scouting profile
A concise profile for clubs and agents. Qualitative categories to be validated with coaches, full-match footage and categorised clips — no unaudited numerical ratings.
Defensive positioning
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
One-on-one defending
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Anticipation
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Ball progression
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Passing
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Aerial duels
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Tactical versatility
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Physical development
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
Decision-making
Qualitative assessment to be validated through full-match observation.
S / Strengths
- Consistent progression through Portuguese youth football.
- Experience in national youth competitions.
- Significant competitive minutes with FC Alverca U17.
- International youth tournament experience.
W / Development areas
- Need for further consolidation at U19 level.
- Clear definition of primary playing position.
- Limited advanced individual performance data.
O / Opportunities
- Exposure through national U19 competition.
- Development of a professional scouting video portfolio.
- Continued technical and tactical progression.
T / Threats
- Increasing competition for playing time.
- Physical and tactical demands of older age categories.
- Reduced exposure without consistent minutes or quality scouting footage.
SWOT: a positioning reading; it does not replace technical observation on the pitch.