Aurélio Buta

Full name: Aurélio Nuno Fernandes Buta

Date of birth: June 3, 1997

Nationality: Portuguese (born in Lubango, Angola; represents Portugal at youth level)

Position: Right-back / Right wing-back (can also play further forward on the right wing)

Club career highlights (selected):

• Youth career: Began at Os Pestinhas and Alta de Lisboa, then spent time in Benfica’s youth system before moving to Vitória de Guimarães youth teams.
• Vitória de Guimarães B / First team: Progressed through Vitória de Guimarães’ ranks and featured for their B team and first team.
• Club Brugge: Transferred to Club Brugge (Belgium), where he gained experience in a top-level Belgian side and European competition squads.
• Royal Antwerp: Joined Royal Antwerp (Antwerp) in Belgium. At Antwerp he featured as a right-sided full-back/wing-back, contributing both defensively and going forward. He was part of Antwerp’s squad competing domestically in the Belgian Pro League and in domestic cup competitions. (Note: specific seasons, appearance and goal totals vary by season.)
• Later moves: After time at Antwerp, Buta has been linked with or moved to other clubs (transfers and loans are common); for the latest club status check a current roster source as transfers happen each window.

International career:

• Represented Portugal at multiple youth levels (U19, U20, U21), known for his attacking runs from full-back and technical ability.

Playing style:

• Offensively inclined full-back with good pace and dribbling; able to provide width and crosses.
• Versatile on the right flank, used as a traditional right-back or as a wing-back in a more advanced role.

Notable achievements:

• Part of squads competing at high levels in Portuguese and Belgian football, including league and cup competitions. Specific trophies depend on the season and squad status—Royal Antwerp and Club Brugge have won domestic honors in recent years.

Current status: This summary reflects his career up to mid-2020s. For the most recent club, appearance and goal statistics, and current contract details, consult an up-to-date source such as the official club website, national federation pages, or live sports databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway, etc.).