Carlos Alberto Silva Lima (born 20 September 1983), commonly known as Calú, is a Cape Verdean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career Calú began his career in Cape Verde with Mindelense. He remained with the club from 2001 to 2012.

He then joined Girabola team Progresso Sambizanga ahead of the 2012–13 season.

In 2015, Calú completed a transfer to Zimbru Chișinău of Moldova. He scored four goals in twenty-three appearances for Zimbru before returning to Cape Verde to join Académica.

On 31 January 2017, Calú signed for LigaPro side Gil Vicente in Portugal.

International career Calú is a member of the Cape Verde football team at international level. He currently has nineteen caps.

Career statistics Club .

+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueCupIncludes the Taça de PortugalLeague CupIncludes the Taça da LigaContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGil Vicente2016–17LigaPro00———0000Total00———0000Career total00———0000

International .

National teamYearAppsGoalsCape Verde201320201460201580201630201700Total190

Honours Club Mindelense Cape Verdean Football Championship (1): 2011 São Vicente Island League (3): 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11 São Vicente Association Cup (5): 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2008–09 São Vicente Cup (1): 2007–08 São Vicente Super Cup (2): 2005–06, 2008–09

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