Bastos (footballer, born 1991)

{{short description|Angolan footballer}}

{{Portuguese name|Jacinto|Quissanga}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Bastos

| fullname = Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga

| image = Bastos 2021.jpg

| caption = Bastos with Rostov in 2021

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|11|23|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Luanda, Angola

| height = 1.84 m

| position = Centre-back

| currentclub = Botafogo

| clubnumber = 15

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 =

| years1 = 2010–2013

| clubs1 = Petro Atlético

| caps1 = 105

| goals1 = 6

| years2 = 2013–2016

| clubs2 = Rostov

| caps2 = 73

| goals2 = 4

| years3 = 2016–2020

| clubs3 = Lazio

| caps3 = 68

| goals3 = 6

| years4 = 2020–2022

| clubs4 = Al-Ain

| caps4 = 22

| goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2021–2022

| clubs5 = → Rostov (loan)

| caps5 = 14

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2022–2023

| clubs6 = Al-Ahli

| caps6 = 24

| goals6 = 3

| years7 = 2023–

| clubs7 = Botafogo

| caps7 = 42

| goals7 = 4

| nationalyears1 = 2011–

| nationalteam1 = Angola

| nationalcaps1 = 58

| nationalgoals1 = 2

| club-update = 20:30, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

| ntupdate = 15 October 2024

}}

Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga, known as Bastos (born 23 November 1991), is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo. In 2024, he became the first African player to win the Copa Libertadores.

Club career

Bastos began his career in his native country Angola. Between 2011 and 2013 he played with Petro Atlético de Luanda in 105 games where he scored 6 goals and also won the Taça de Angola twice.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}

=Rostov=

On 11 July 2013, Bastos signed a three-year contract with Russian Premier League side FC Rostov.{{cite web|script-title=ru:Бастош стал игроком «Ростова» |url=http://www.fc-rostov.ru/press/news/8220press/news/8220 |website=Fc-rostov.ru |publisher=FC Rostov |access-date=28 July 2014 |language=ru |date=11 July 2013 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He played a key role in winning the first Russian Cup for his club Rostov in the final against FC Krasnodar.{{cite web|title=Bastos faz defesa espetacular, leva vermelho, mas ajuda Rostov a vencer a Taça da Rússia |url=https://angorussia.com/desporto/bastos-faz-defesa-espetacular-leva-vermelho-mas-ajuda-rostov-vencer-taca-da-russia/|website=Angorussia.com|access-date=26 October 2016|language=pt|date=11 May 2014}}

=Lazio=

On 17 August 2016, Lazio announced the signing of Bastos for €5 million.{{cite web|url=http://www.sslazio.it/images/documents/investors/Relazione_S.S._Lazio_Sem._Cons._31.12.216.pdf|title=RELAZIONE FINANZIARIA SEMESTRALE CONSOLIDATA AL 31 DICEMBRE 2016|date=30 March 2017|access-date=2 April 2017|publisher=S.S. Lazio|language=It|archive-date=2 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402171143/http://www.sslazio.it/images/documents/investors/Relazione_S.S._Lazio_Sem._Cons._31.12.216.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Comunicato 17.08.2016|url=http://www.sslazio.it/it/news/press-release-2/32748-comunicato-17-08-2016|website=Sslazio.it|publisher=S.S. Lazio|access-date=17 August 2016|language=it|date=17 August 2016|archive-date=17 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817170908/http://www.sslazio.it/it/news/press-release-2/32748-comunicato-17-08-2016|url-status=dead}} He scored his first goal for the club on 17 September 2017, a 3–2 away win over Genoa.{{cite web|url=https://www.football-italia.net/110044/lazio-scrape-marassi-thriller|title=Lazio scrape Marassi thriller|website=football-italia.net|publisher=Football Italia|date=17 September 2017|access-date=10 April 2020}}

=Al-Ain=

On 22 October 2020, after playing in two of Lazio's opening matches of the 2020–21 Serie A season, Bastos joined Saudi club Al-Ain on a permanent basis.{{cite web|url=https://www.sslazio.it/en/news/latest-news/31-latest-news/61766-statement-22-10-2020|title=Statement 22.10.2020|date=22 October 2020|access-date=23 October 2020|publisher=S.S. Lazio|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925153318/https://www.sslazio.it/en/news/latest-news/31-latest-news/61766-statement-22-10-2020|url-status=dead}}

==Rostov loan==

On 5 August 2021, Bastos returned to Rostov on loan for the 2021–22 season.{{cite web |title=БАШТУШ С НАМИ! |url=https://fc-rostov.ru/ru/news/1443 |website=fc-rostov.ru/ |publisher=FC Rostov |access-date=5 August 2021 |language=Russian |date=5 August 2021}}{{cite web |title=Бартоломеу Баштуш вернулся в "Ростов" |url=https://www.championat.com/football/news-4422359-bartolomeu-bashtush-vernulsya-v-rostov.html |website=championat.com |publisher=Championat |access-date=5 August 2021 |language=Russian |date=5 August 2021}}

On 24 February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, with the airports based in the provinces that were close to Ukraine were ordered closed until 2 March, including Platov International Airport in Rostov-on-Don.{{cite web|publisher=RBK Group|url=https://www.rbc.ru/business/24/02/2022/621715059a79475512c82762|title=11 аэропортов на юге России приостановили работу — РБК|date=24 February 2022|access-date=24 February 2022|language=ru}} On 7 March 2022, FIFA announced that foreign players in Russia would be able to unilaterally suspend their contracts with their clubs until 30 June 2022 and sign with a club outside of Russia until 30 June 2022.{{cite web|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-adopts-temporary-employment-and-registration-rules-to-address-several|title=FIFA adopts temporary employment and registration rules to address several issues in relation to war in Ukraine|date=7 March 2022}} Bastos made use of the rule alongside fellow Rostov teammates Dennis Hadžikadunić, Armin Gigović, Pontus Almqvist and Magnus Nordengen Knudsen, all of whom left on special leave for various European clubs.{{cite news |last1=Schmidt |first1=Martin |title=Avis: Skandinaviske talenter forlader Rostov |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/avis-skandinaviske-talenter-forlader-rostov/ |access-date=22 May 2022 |work=bold.dk |date=10 March 2022 |language=da}} Bastos had reached an agreement with Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld.{{cite web|publisher=Sports.ru|url=https://www.sports.ru/football/1107643501-bundesliga-zablokirovala-perexod-bashtusha-iz-rostova-v-arminiyu.html|title=Бундеслига заблокировала переход Баштуша из "Ростова" в "Арминию"|date=16 March 2022|access-date=18 March 2022|language=ru}} However, on 17 March 2022, the German Football Association (DFB) announced that the transfer window in Germany would not be re-opened and players from the Russian and Ukrainian leagues would not be allowed to be registered in official national competitions to "maintain the sporting integrity of the competitions", despite FIFA giving permission to do so.{{cite press release|publisher=German Football Association|url=https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/transfers-aus-ukraine-nur-training-und-testspiele-moeglich-237924/|title=TRANSFERS AUS UKRAINE: NUR TRAINING UND TESTSPIELE MÖGLICH|date=17 March 2022|access-date=18 March 2022|language=de}}

Despite his transfer being blocked by the DFB, Bastos suspension was upheld and he would not make another appearance for Rostov during the 2021–22 season.

=Al-Ahli=

On 8 September 2022, Bastos joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli on a free transfer.{{cite web |title=رسميًا.. الأهلي يتعاقد مع الأنجولي باستوس |url=https://akhbaar24.argaam.com/article/detail/616243/}}

= Botafogo =

In August 2023, Botafogo announced the signing of the defender with a contract until the end of 2024.{{Cite web |last=Redação |date=2023-08-29 |title=Botafogo anuncia contratação do zagueiro Bastos, ex-Lazio e Al-Ahli |url=https://fogonarede.com.br/botafogo-anuncia-contratacao-do-zagueiro-bastos-ex-lazio-e-al-ahli/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Fogo na Rede |language=pt-br}} In November 2024, he won the Copa Libertadores with Botafogo. Bastos became the first African player to win the Copa Libertadores.{{Cite web |title=Angolano Quissanga Bastos, primeiro africano a ganhar a Libertadores |url=https://www.voaportugues.com/a/angolano-quissanga-bastos-primeiro-africano-a-ganhar-a-libertadores/7882947.html |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=voaportugues.com |language=pt}}

International career

Bastos debuted for his country in a 0–0 draw against Liberia on 10 August 2011. He represented Angola at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.{{cite news|title=Angola Nations Cup Squad|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20945821|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=26 October 2019}}

Personal life

In November 2016, Bastos' younger brother Nandinho signed for Rostov.{{cite web|title=Фернанду Жасинту стал игроком Ростова|url=http://www.fc-rostov.ru/press/news/10622|website=fc-rostov.ru|publisher=FC Rostov|access-date=28 November 2016|language=ru|date=28 November 2016|archive-date=29 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129021502/http://www.fc-rostov.ru/press/news/10622|url-status=dead}}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{updated|match played 11 December 2024}}{{soccerway|bartolomeu-jacinto-quissanga/246122}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"

|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|State league{{efn|Includes Campeonato Carioca}}

!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Russian Cup, Coppa Italia, King's Cup, Copa do Brasil}}

!colspan="2"|Continental

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="5"|Rostov

|2013–14

|Russian Premier League

|17

0colspan="2"|—40colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—210
2014–15

|Russian Premier League

|27

1colspan="2"|—002{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa League|name=UEL}}02{{efn|Appearances in Russian Premier League relegation play-offs}}0311
2015–16

|Russian Premier League

|26

3colspan="2"|—00colspan="2"|—1{{efn|Appearance in Russian Super Cup|name=RSC}}0273
2016–17

|Russian Premier League

|3

0colspan="2"|—002{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Champions League|name=UCL}}0colspan="2"|—50
colspan="2"|Total

!73

4colspan="2"|—404030844
rowspan="6"|Lazio

|2016–17

|Serie A

|11

0colspan="2"|—30colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—140
2017–18

|Serie A

|21

4colspan="2"|—106{{efn|name=UEL}}100285
2018–19

|Serie A

|18

1colspan="2"|—505{{efn|name=UEL}}0colspan="2"|—281
2019–20

|Serie A

|16

1colspan="2"|—115{{efn|name=UEL}}100223
2020–21

|Serie A

|2

0colspan="2"|—0000colspan="2"|—20
colspan="2"|Total

!68

6colspan="2"|—10116200949
Al-Ain

|2020–21

|Saudi Professional League

|22

2colspan="2"|—20colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—242
Rostov (loan)

|2021–22

|Russian Premier League

|14

1colspan="2"|—10colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—151
Al-Ahli

|2022–23

|Saudi First Division

|24

3colspan="2"|—00colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—243
rowspan="3"|Botafogo

|2023

|Série A

|4

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—40
2024

|Série A

|32

31013010{{efn|name=COL|Appearances in Copa Libertadores}}0colspan="2"|—554
colspan="2"|Total

!36

310130100colspan="2"|—594
colspan="3"|Career total

!342

251012013023040529

{{notelist}}

=International=

{{updated|match played 17 November 2024}}{{NFT player|id=44505|name=Bastos |access-date=9 December 2014}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
colspan=3|Angola
YearAppsGoals
201130
2012110
201380
201472
201540
201620
201720
201860
201980
202000
202130
202440
Total||58||2

:Scores and results list Angola's goal tally first.

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.28 May 2014Estádio Algarve, Algarve, Portugal{{fb|MAR}}align=center | 1–0align=center | 2–0Friendly
2.15 October 2014Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda, Angola{{fb|LES}}align=center | 1–0align=center | 4–02015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

Rostov

Lazio

Al-Ahli

Botafogo

  • Série A: 2024
  • Copa Libertadores: 2024{{cite news|url=https://www.jn.pt/7993714299/artur-jorge-muito-feliz-por-dar-um-trofeu-desta-dimensao-ao-botafogo/|title=Artur Jorge: “Muito feliz por dar um troféu desta dimensão ao Botafogo”|trans-title=Artur Jorge: "Very happy for giving such an important trophy to Botafogo"|newspaper=Jornal de Notícias|first=Miguel|last=Pataco|language=pt|date=30 November 2024|access-date=1 December 2024}}
  • Taça Rio: 2024

Angola

  • Four Nations Tournament bronze medal: 2018{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/19755/Zimbabwe_Angola.html|title=Zimbabwe vs. Angola|website=national-football-teams.com|publisher=National Football Teams|date=24 March 2018|access-date=10 April 2020}}

Individual

  • Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2024{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/noticia/2024/12/08/selecao-do-brasileirao-2024-com-dominio-do-botafogo-veja-premiados.ghtml |title=Seleção do Brasileirão 2024: com domínio do Botafogo, veja premiados |website=GloboEsporte |date=8 December 2024 |language=pt}}
  • Bola de Prata: 2024{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/bola-de-prata/artigo/_/id/14545699/premio-espn-bola-de-prata-aposta-ganha-botafogo-domina-mas-estevao-faz-historia-e-leva-bola-de-ouro-veja-a-selecao-do-brasileirao |title=Prêmio ESPN Bola de Prata Aposta Ganha: Botafogo domina, mas Estêvão faz história e leva Bola de Ouro; veja a seleção do Brasileirão |website=ESPN Brasil |date=9 December 2024 |language=pt}}

References

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