Kelvin Pires
World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Spain | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Uruguay | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Saudi Arabia | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Kelvin Pires is a 26-year-old defender who built his senior career in Slovakia with AS Trencin before moving to Finnish top-flight side SJK in 2024. His career path through central European and Nordic football reflects the wide diaspora net Cape Verde casts when assembling its squad. Still developing at club level, Pires offers physicality and defensive solidity without yet having tested himself in a major European league. For Cape Verde, he represents depth and cover in a defensive unit that relies heavily on Logan Costa to set the standard.
Mindelo, Cape Verde · 2000-06-05
Career
SJK2024 – present
AS Trencin2020 – 2023Frequently asked questions
How old is Kelvin Pires?
Kelvin Pires is 26 years old (born 2000-06-05).
What club does Kelvin Pires play for?
Kelvin Pires plays for SJK and represents Cabo Verde.
What position does Kelvin Pires play?
Kelvin Pires plays as a Defender, wearing #25.
How has Kelvin Pires performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Kelvin Pires has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at the 2026 World Cup.