Juninho Paulista
Juninho Paulista is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder.
He played for several clubs, including São Paulo, Middlesbrough, and Atlético Madrid, and is particularly associated with Middlesbrough.
Juninho was a diminutive and creative playmaker, known for his passing and ability to evade opponents.
Биография
Early Life
Osvaldo Giroldo Júnior, known as Juninho Paulista, was born in São Paulo, Brazil, where he began his football journey playing youth football for local clubs FC Curvados e Orgulhoso and Esporte Clube DER. His talent shone early, winning two youth municipal championships and excelling in futsal at Clube Atlético Juventus. Juninho started his senior career with Ituano FC in 1990, where he quickly made a name for himself, notably scoring against São Paulo and earning the title of "Rookie of the Year" in 1993.
Career
In 1993, Juninho transferred to São Paulo FC, winning multiple trophies, including the prestigious Intercontinental Cup in 1993. He made his debut for the Brazil national team in February 1995. His European career began in October 1995 when he signed with Middlesbrough F.C. for £4.75 million, becoming a fan favorite known as "The Little Fella." Over the years, he played for several clubs, including Atlético Madrid, Celtic, and Flamengo, showcasing his skills as a creative midfielder. Juninho was particularly noted for his ability to evade opponents and create scoring opportunities, despite his smaller stature.
Legacy
Juninho's career is marked by significant achievements, including winning the FIFA World Cup in 2002 with Brazil and various domestic titles with his clubs. He is remembered for his impactful playing style and contributions to the teams he represented, especially Middlesbrough, where he had three spells and became a beloved figure among supporters. His honors include being named Premier League Player of the Season in 1996-97 and receiving multiple accolades for his performances in Brazil and abroad.
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Карьера и клубы
Born in São Paulo, Juninho played youth football for FC Curvados e Orgulhoso, a local club set up in São Paulo, and for Esporte Clube DER, an amateur team based in São Bernardo do Campo (SP), winning two youth municipal championship in a row, as well as futsal at Clube Atlético Juventus.
Ituano FC
Juninho began his senior career with Ituano, a team in Itu, São Paulo, in 1990. In 1993, during a Campeonato Paulista match against reigning champions São Paulo, Juninho scored and was voted man of the match, as Ituano secured an unlikely victory. This caught the attention of São Paulo's head coach Telê Santana, who requested that his team buy the young talent. Juninho went on to be voted "Rookie of the Year" that season.
São Paulo
In 1993, Juninho was transferred to São Paulo, with whom he won a number of trophies, including the 1993 Intercontinental Cup against Italian team Milan and the 1994 Copa CONMEBOL. He made his debut for the Brazil national team ("Seleção") in February 1995, before moving abroad to play in Europe.
Middlesbrough
In October 1995, Juninho signed for English club Middlesbrough for £4.75 million, just months after they had been promoted to the English top-flight FA Premier League. Then aged 22, Juninho had been tracked by numerous European top clubs, and it was a major surprise when he signed for "the Teessiders". Juninho became known as "TLF"—The Little Fella—by Boro fans, after local radio broadcaster Dave Roberts nicknamed the…
Club
International
Appearances and goals by national team and year
A diminutive, skilful and creative playmaker, Juninho typically operated in the space behind the forwards, where he used his passing and ability to evade opponents to create attacking opportunities. Despite his small stature, he was also noted for his tenacity, robust style of play and uncompromising tackling.
- Club
- Middlesbrough F.C. (1995–1997)
- Club
- CR Vasco da Gama (2000–2001)
- Club
- São Paulo FC (1993–1995)
- Club
- Sydney FC (2007–2008)
- Club
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2002–2002)
- Club
- Ituano Futebol Clube (2010–2010)
- Club
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2005–2006)
- Club
- Celtic F.C. (2004–2005)
- Club
- Atlético Madrid (1997–2002)
- Club
- Middlesbrough F.C. (1999–2000)
- Club
- Middlesbrough F.C. (2002–2004)
- Club
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2007–2007)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (1995–2003)
- Club
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2006–2007)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Brazil
- Club
- Ituano Futebol Clube (1992–1993)
Наследие
São Paulo
Supercopa Libertadores: 1993 Intercontinental Cup: 1993 Recopa Sudamericana: 1993, 1994 Copa CONMEBOL: 1994 Vasco da Gama
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2000 Copa Mercosur: 2000 Middlesbrough
Football League Cup: 2003–04; runner-up: 1996–97 FA Cup runner-up: 1996–97 Flamengo
Campeonato Carioca: 2007 Brazil
FIFA World Cup: 2002 FIFA Confederations Cup: 1997 Individual
Premier League Player of the Month: March 1997 Premier League Player of the Season: 1996–97 Middlesbrough Player of the Year: 1996–97 North-East FWA Player of the Year: 1997 Bola de Prata: 2000, 2005 South American Team of the Year: 2000, 2001
Клубы
- Ituano Futebol Clube1992–1993
- São Paulo FC1993–1995
- Brazil men's national football team1995–2003
- Middlesbrough F.C.1995–1997
- Atlético Madrid1997–2002
- Middlesbrough F.C.1999–2000
- CR Vasco da Gama2000–2001
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2002–2002
- Middlesbrough F.C.2002–2004
- Celtic F.C.2004–2005
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras2005–2006
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2006–2007
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2007–2007
- Sydney FC2007–2008
- Ituano Futebol Clube2010–2010
Играл вместе с
Aaron CalverSydney FC · 2012- Abass LawallAtlético Madrid · 2000–2001
- Abdelkader OueslatiAtlético Madrid · 2012–2015
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978- Abel BragaCR Vasco da Gama · 1976–1979
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid · 1986–1995- Abel XavierMiddlesbrough F.C. · 2005–2007
- Abubakar Bello-OsagieCR Vasco da Gama · 2008–2008
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoCR Vasco da Gama · 1982–1991
- Adalberto MachadoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Adalberto RománSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 2012–2012
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Osvaldo Giroldo Júnior, known as Juninho or Juninho Paulista, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. During his professional career, Juninho played for Brazilian clubs São Paulo, Vasco da Gama, Palmeiras and Flamengo, as well as Middlesbrough in England, Atlético Madrid in Spain, Celtic in Scotland and Sydney FC in Australia. He is particularly associated with Middlesbrough, where he had three spells and became a popular figure among the club's supporters.
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