Aílson Júnior Mendes Tavares
Aílson Tavares is a midfielder who was born on 20 July 1998 in Praia, Cape Verde. He developed in Portugal and represented Portugal at under-19 level in 2017. He later played for Torreense and Académica before establishing himself at Felgueiras, where he featured during the 2024–25 season. In July 2025, Aílson moved to Beitar Jerusalem on a free transfer, taking his career into Israeli football. His 1.88-metre frame supports his work as a defensive midfielder, screening the back four and competing for aerial balls. He also offers a secure passing option in buildup, favouring simple distribution and positional discipline. In May 2025, he received his first senior call-up to Cape Verde, linking his birthplace to his international career.
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 362 | 1 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1555 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 352 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 378 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 1210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1408 | 1 | 0 | 0.06 | 0 |
| 2018 | 31 | 2643 | 3 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 2218 | 1 | 0 | 0.04 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis --
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
Recent Matches
Ligat Ha'al
Teams
Transfers
Felgueiras 1932
Beitar Jerusalem
Academica
Felgueiras 1932
Anadia
Academica
Alcanenense
Benfica Castelo Branco