Raul Correia

Raul Edvanio Brito Rodrigues Correia (born 7 May 1993) is an Angolan-Portuguese footballer who plays as a striker for Cymru Premier club Aberystwyth Town.

After starting his career with Cheadle Heath Nomads, he moved on to Radcliffe Borough then joined Chorley in December 2015. Following a spell at Trafford on a dual registration, he returned to Radcliffe Borough in August 2016 and impressed Football League clubs with his form. Signing for Blackpool for an undisclosed fee in January 2017, he joined Guiseley on loan in July 2017 and York City in January 2018.

Club Career

Early career

Correia played youth football for Sheffield before joining Cheshire League side Cheadle Heath Nomads. He then moved on to Northern Premier League Division One North club Radcliffe Borough.

Chorley

Correia signed for National League North club Chorley on 24 December 2015. On 2 January 2016, he made his debut from the bench in a 1–0 defeat to AFC Fylde.

His next appearance did not come until five weeks later when he replaced Jordan Connerton in a 3–0 Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy victory against Colne. Named as an unused substitute on five occasions, Correia made his final appearance in a 3–1 win against Gainsborough Trinity on 9 April. He was released at the end of the season.

He joined Northern Premier League Division One North club Trafford in February 2016 on a dual registration agreement.

Return to Radcliffe Borough

In August 2016, Correia rejoined Northern Premier League Division One North club Radcliffe Borough. He made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 2–0 defeat to Brighouse Town, and scored two minutes into a 4–3 defeat to Mossley three days later.

The following month, he scored back-to-back goals in a 3–2 loss to Scarborough Athletic and a 3–1 win against Kendal Town. On 1 November, he scored twice in a 4–0 win against Hyde United. In January 2017, Correia was invited to a one-week tria