Celton Anssumane Biai (born 13 August 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Excelsior. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Guinea-Bissau national team.
Club career Biai is a youth product of the academy Benfica, having joined them at the age of 9 in 2009. On 14 September 2018, he signed his first professional contract with Benfica until 2023. He was the named the goalie of the season for the U23 Liga Revelação for the 2018–19 season. On 30 January 2020, he transferred to Vitória SC where he was initially assigned to their reserves. He made his senior debut with Vitória SC in a 3–1 Taça de Portugal win over Canelas on 15 October 2022.
In January 2024, Biai signed for Eerste Divisie club Dordrecht on a two-and-a-half-year contract with the option for a further year.
On 17 July 2026, Biai moved to Eredivisie club Excelsior Rotterdam on a two-season deal.
International career In June 2019, he took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament in France
Born in Portugal, Biai is of Bissau-Guinean descent. He is a youth international for Portugal, having played up to the Portugal U21s.
In March 2023 he was called up to the senior Portugal squad for a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Luxembourg.
In October 2023, Biai was called up to the Guinea-Bissau national team for friendly matches against Guinea and Togo.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueTaça de PortugalTaça da LigaContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBenfica B2019–20LigaPro00———00Vitória SC B2019–20Campeonato de Portugal00———002020–21Campeonato de Portugal190———1902021–22Liga 3220———2202023–24Campeonato de Portugal110———110Total520———520Vitória SC2022–23Primeira Liga50302000100Career Total570302000600
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