Mauro Almeida

Mauro Alexandre de Silva Almeida (born 29 January 1982) is a Portuguese footballer.

He started his career with top Portuguese side FC Porto, where he failed to make a first team appearance, before moving to Estrela Amadora where he stayed for two seasons.

He was released, but was spotted by Accrington Stanley shortly after, during a mid-season training trip to Spain.

He signed for Swindon Town at the end of August 2007, and made his debut against Brentford in the JP Trophy on 4 September.

On 27 February 2008, Sligo Rovers announced the signing of Almeida after a short trial with the club.