1. Early Life and Background
Alfons Antonio Chico Amade was born on November 12, 1999, in Germany. He is of Mozambican descent, linking him to the southern African nation despite his German birthplace.
2. Club Career
Amade commenced his professional football career with TSG Hoffenheim. He made his professional debut for the club in the Bundesliga on March 2, 2019. In this match against Eintracht Frankfurt, which ended in a 2-3 away loss for Hoffenheim, Amade came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute, replacing Nadiem Amiri. He has since continued his club career, currently playing as a right-back for Septemvri Sofia.
3. International Career
Alfons Antonio Chico Amade's international career has seen him represent both Germany at youth level and more recently, the senior national team due to his heritage. He was formerly a youth international player for Germany. In December 2023, Amade received a call-up to join the Mozambique national team to participate in the prestigious 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
3.1. International Goals
The following table details the goals scored by Alfons Antonio Chico Amade for the Mozambique national team in international matches. The score column indicates the score after each goal scored by Amade.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 8, 2024 | Johannesburg Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | Botswana | 1-1 | 1-1 | Friendly |
| 2 | June 7, 2024 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique | Somalia | 1-0 | 2-1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |