Ural sign defender Kiki from Portugal

Ural Ekaterinburg completed signing of defender Kiki, who joined from Portuguese Primeira Liga team Vizela.

Kiki’s full name is Christian Neiva Afonso. He left Portugal for abroad second time; in 2013 Kiki was a player for Dagenham & Redbridge in English League 2 but did not make any appearances.

At Portuguese pro level defender represented Rio Ave, Atletico CP, Gil Vicente, Olhanense, Feirense, Belenenses SAD, and Vizela. Kiki played 60 matches in Primeira Liga and scored only goal for Vizela last season.

28-year-old left back is second newcomer for Ural this offseason. Firstly, Ekaterinburg club signed Timur Ayupov from Orenburg.