Eti Tavares


Etiandro Igualdin Tavares is a Bissau-Guinean footballer who last played as a forward for FC Tucson in USL League One.

Early life

Tavares grew up in Guinea-Bissau during the nation's civil war before he moved to Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 11, later settling in Windsor, California. He initially did not speak English, but was able to communicate with Spanish-speaking children in his native Portuguese. Tavares attended Windsor High School.

Career

Professional

On March 6, 2015, it was announced that Tavares signed a professional contract with USL club Real Monarchs SLC. On March 22, he made his professional debut in a 0–0 draw against LA Galaxy II.