Guima Zira Scout Report
Guima
Quick Answer
Guima is a 181cm right-footed Mozambique international who came through the Sporting CP academy, played for clubs including Chaves, ŁKS Łódź and Oliveirense, and joined Zira on 8 March 2025. His biggest strength is the technical grounding from the Sporting CP academy and the broad experience gained across different Portuguese leagues; the key watch point is that his Zira career is still at an early stage.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ricardo Martins Guimarães |
| Date of birth | 14 November 1995 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of birth | Aveiro, Portugal |
| Nationality | Mozambique |
| Primary position | Defensive Midfield |
| Shirt number | 30 |
| Current club | Zira (8 March 2025) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| — | Sporting CP (academy) | Portugal |
| — | Sporting CP B, Igdir FK, Chaves, ŁKS Łódź, Academica, Oliveirense | Portugal/Turkey/Poland |
| 2025-present | Zira | Azerbaijan Premier League — contracted until 30 June 2027 |
Born in Aveiro, Portugal, to a Portuguese father and a Mozambican mother, Guima came through the Sporting CP academy. Having played for clubs including Sporting CP B, Igdir FK, Chaves, ŁKS Łódź, Academica and Oliveirense, Guima joined Zira on 8 March 2025 on a contract running until 30 June 2027. Wearing number 30, Guima represents the Mozambique national team.
Playing Style & Assessment
Guima offers a classic defensive-midfield profile shaped by the Sporting CP academy’s emphasis on ball recovery and disciplined passing, screening the back line effectively.
Strengths
- Sporting CP academy grounding — Coming through one of Portugal’s most established academies points to solid technical and tactical foundations.
- Multi-club European experience — Playing in Portugal, Turkey and Poland shows exposure to different tactical systems.
- Long-term contract security — His contract running until 2027 shows the club has given him a long-term role.
- National team experience — Representing Mozambique points to being tested at international level.
Development Areas
- Limited sample at Zira — Having joined in March 2025, he has not yet built a broad performance sample in the Azerbaijan league.
- Frequent club changes — A career with numerous club moves may raise questions over long-term stability at a single club.
- Missing attacking output data — Detailed public data on goal/assist contribution beyond his defensive role remains limited.
Level Projection
Verdict: A Mozambique international midfielder shaped by the Sporting CP academy with broad multi-club European experience; could be assessed as a rotation option or development transfer for mid-table Süper Lig sides seeking ball recovery and passing distribution.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig mid-table rotation |
| Primary role | Defensive Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Sporting CP academy grounding |
| Key risk | Limited sample at Zira |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Guima? A Mozambique international defensive midfielder who came through the Sporting CP academy and joined Zira in March 2025.
When does Guima’s contract expire? His contract with Zira runs until 30 June 2027.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Guima (footballer, born 1995)
- Transfermarkt — Guima profile and statistics data
- Tribuna.com — Guima player profile
