Official name: Clube Desportivo Nacional City: Funchal Best League Performance: 4th place (2003/04; 2008/09)  Best Cup Performance: Semi-finals (2008/09)  Website: www.cdnacional.pt

Star man - Orlando Sa

A masterclass in clinical finishing as a hat-trick of headed goals destroyed Spain in a Portugal U-21 victory in November 2008 announced the arrival of Orlando Sa.

Qualities rarely associated with the archetypal Portuguese striker – a strong physical presence, an excellent aerial threat, a readiness to shoot on sight – immediately marked out the 1.88 metre tall (6 foot 2 inches) forward as potentially the high-quality front man Portugal has long yearned for.

Despite his undoubted potential, Sa has had limited chances at FC Porto and he will hope to take advantage of a season-long loan at Nacional to make a push towards the full Portugal national team.  Full profile

2010/11 Squad

Goalkeepers: Bracalli, Vladan Giljen, Elisson 

Defenders: Patacas, Felipe Lopes, Claudemir, Danielson, Tomasevic, Nuno Pinto  

Midfielders: Daniel Stojanovic, Ivan Todorovic, Rene Mihelic, Dejan Skolnik, Thiago Gentil, Marcio Madeira, Bruno Amaro, Joao Aurelio, Pecnik, Ricardo Fernandes, Juninho, Luis Alberto

Forwards: Orlando Sa, Pedro Oldoni, Anselmo, Mateus, Diego Barcellos, Edgar Costa

Stadium

 

Name: Estádio da Madeira
Capacity: 5,500