Tinga

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ИИ

Tinga is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder.

Tinga had a brief loan spell at Kawasaki Frontale in Japan before returning to Brazil.

He played for Borussia Dortmund from 2006 to 2010, making a significant impact in the Bundesliga.

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Биография

Early Life

Paulo César Fonseca do Nascimento, known as Tinga, was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where he grew up in the Restinga quarter, a neighborhood that inspired his nickname. He began his professional football career with Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, where he developed his skills as a central midfielder.

Club Career

Tinga's career took off in 1999 when he was loaned to Kawasaki Frontale in Japan. The following year, he moved to Botafogo F.R. on loan, marking the beginning of his international journey. In 2004, after a dispute over wages with Grêmio, he signed with Sporting CP in Portugal, where he had limited playing time but made a notable contribution by scoring in the UEFA Cup. Tinga returned to Brazil in late 2004, joining Sport Club Internacional, where he played a crucial role in their Copa Libertadores victory in 2006. His impressive performances earned him a transfer to Borussia Dortmund in Germany, where he continued to excel, contributing significantly to the team's success in the Bundesliga. After a stint back at Internacional, he concluded his playing career at Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, retiring in 2015.

International Career

Tinga made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2001 and was later recalled by coach Dunga in 2006, showcasing his resilience and talent on the international stage. Throughout his career, he earned a total of three caps for his country.

Legacy

Tinga's contributions to football are remembered through his numerous honors, including multiple titles with Internacional and Cruzeiro, as well as his recognition in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year in 2005. His journey from a local player in Porto Alegre to an international footballer serves as an inspiration to many aspiring athletes.

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Club career

Born in Porto Alegre, Tinga started playing professionally with local Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, receiving his nickname from the name of the Restinga quarter where he grew up. In 1999 he was loaned to J2 League club Kawasaki Frontale, moving to Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in the following year, also on loan. In January 2004, following a wages dispute, Tinga left Grêmio and signed with Sporting Clube de Portugal, for the rest of that season and two more. However, he would only serve as third-choice in the Portuguese capital side, although he scored in a 2–0 home win against SK Rapid Wien in the club's runner-up run in the UEFA Cup. Tinga returned to Brazil in December 2004, being sold to Sport Club Internacional and being instrumental in the team's Copa Libertadores success in 2006 as he scored against São Paulo FC in a 4–3 aggregate win. Following these displays, he signed a three-year contract with Borussia Dortmund in Germany for R$8 million. On 26 August he assisted and was booked in his first game, a 3–1 win at VfB Stuttgart, going on to only miss four Bundesliga matches combined in his first two campaigns and adding eight goals. On 1 April 2010, after not having his contract with Borussia renewed, the 31-year-old Tinga left the club. He re-joined former club Internacional the following month and, on 17 May 2012, moved to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. On 30 April 2015, Tinga announced his retirement after his Cruzeiro contract ended.

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International career

Tinga made his debut with Brazil in 2001. After a five-year absence he was recalled to the national team by newly appointed manager Dunga, for a friendly against Switzerland, earning his third cap on 15 November 2006.

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