Afonso Assis


Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Moreirense.

Professional career

Assis is a product of the youth academies of SARC Salgueiral and Moreirense. On 2 January 2025, he signed his first professional contract with Moreirense until 2029. He made his senior and professional debut with Moreirense in a 3–1 Primeira Liga loss to Porto on 2 May 2025. He participated in Moreirense's pre-season in the summer of 2025, and promoted to the senior squad for the 2025–26 season.

International career

Assis was first called up to the Portugal U20s for a set of friendlies in September 2025.

Personal life

Afonso Assis the son of the former Portugal international footballer Nuno Assis.