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Figueirense FC
Figueirense Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Figueirense, is a Brazilian professional club based in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina founded on 12 June 1921. It competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Catarinense, the top flight of the Santa Catarina state football league. History The club was founded as Figueirense Football Club on June 12, 1921. The club is named Figueirense after the neighborhood where it is located, in Centro neighborhood). Figueirense means "from Figueira". Figueirense was one of the founders of the defunct Liga Catharinense de Desportos Terrestres, organized on April 12, 1923. In 1932 the team won their first state championship. From 1935 to 1937, Figueirense was three times in a row Catarinense champion. In 1939, Figueirense won again the state championship, that was end of the Golden Decade of the club. In 1972, was the end of the 30-year state championship titleless peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estádio Orlando Scarpelli
The Estádio Orlando Scarpelli is a football stadium inaugurated on May 27, 1961 in Estreito neighborhood, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, with a maximum capacity of 19,584 spectators. The stadium is owned by Figueirense. Its formal name honors Orlando Scarpelli, who was Figueirense's president, and donated the groundplot where the stadium was built. History In September 1940, the stadium construction commenced. In 1958, the ground was liberated to be used as a training field. During that time, Figueirense played at Estádio Alfredo Konder. The inaugural match was played on May 27, 1961, when Atlético Catarinense beat Figueirense 4-0. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Atlético Catarinense's Ba On August 15, 1973, was played the reinaugural match between Figueirense and Vitória. Shortly before that, the metallic bleachers, the lighting system, the dressing rooms and the field were completed. The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 18,185, set on June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivaldo
Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira (born 19 April 1972), known simply as Rivaldo (), is a Brazilian former footballer who played mainly as an attacking midfielder but also as a second striker, and on occasion deployed as a wide midfielder or as a winger. Rivaldo is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and among the most skillful and creative players of his generation. He was renowned for his bending free kicks, bicycle kicks, feints, powerful ball striking from distance, and ability to both score and create goals. In 1999, he won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. With success at club and international level, he is one of nine players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. Rivaldo started his career in 1991 with Brazilian club Santa Cruz, going on to have spells at Mogi Mirim, a loan spell at Corinthians, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antônio Carlos Martins Júnior
Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa. It has been among the top 400 most popular male baby names in the United States since the late 19th century and has been among the top 200 since the mid 20th century. In the English language it is translated as Anthony, and has some female derivatives: Antonia, Antónia, Antonieta, Antonietta, and Antonella'. It also has some male derivatives, such as Anthonio, Antón, Antò, Antonis, Antoñito, Antonino, Antonello, Tonio, Tono, Toño, Toñín, Tonino, Nantonio, Ninni, Totò, Tó, Tonini, Tony, Toni, Toninho, Toñito, and Tõnis. The Portuguese equivalent is António (Portuguese orthography) or Antônio (Brazilian Portuguese). In old Portuguese the form Antão was also used, not just to differentiate between older and younger but also between more and less important. In Gali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiago Viana Gonçalves
Thiago is the Portuguese equivalent of the names Jacob and James. It is the archaic spelling of the name Tiago, presently mostly used in Brazil; in Portugal, the modern spelling largely prevails. * Thiago (footballer, born September 1988), full name Thiago de Lima, Brazilian football midfielder * Thiago (footballer, born October 1988), full name Thiago Pinto Borges, Brazilian football midfielder *Thiago de Los Reyes (born 1989), Brazilian television and film actor *Thiago Alcântara (born 1991), Brazilian-Spanish professional football player, known simply as Thiago *Thiago Alves (tennis) (born 1982), Brazilian tennis player *Thiago Alves (fighter) (born 1983), Brazilian mixed martial artist *Thiago Soares Alves (born 1986), Brazilian volleyball player *Thiago Cionek (born 1986), Polish-Brazilian football player *Thiago Corrêa (born 1982), Brazilian football player *Thiago Monteiro (table tennis) (born 1981), Brazilian table tennis player * Thiago (footballer, born February 1983), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Bordinhão Gasparotto
Gabriel Bordinhão Gasparotto (born 9 December 1993) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Figueirense. Club career Born in Lucélia, São Paulo, Gasparotto joined Santos FC's youth setup in 2009, aged 16. He was promoted to the main squad in February 2013, being hazed by Neymar. Late in the month Gasparotto suffered a knee injury, returning to action in April. On 24 September 2013 he renewed his link with the club, until 2016. On 16 January 2016, Gasparotto extended his link for a further year, and was immediately loaned to Capivariano until the end of 2016 Campeonato Paulista. He made his senior debut on 10 April, starting in a 0–2 away loss against Botafogo-SP, as his side was already relegated. On 2 March 2017, Gasparotto was loaned to Ferroviária until the end of the 2017 Campeonato Paulista. The following 1 January he moved abroad, signing for Primeira Liga side Arouca as his contract with Santos expired. International career On 10 October 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilson Rodrigues De Moura Júnior
Wilson Rodrigues de Moura Júnior (born 31 January 1984 in Santo André), known simply as Wilson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Career Early years After almost ten years in Flamengo's junior team, he began professional in 2005. Has short period in Portuguesa and Olaria, both in Rio de Janeiro, and came at Figueirense in 2007. Figueirense He debut in Figueirense against Avaí, had won by 3–0. Due his great performances, he turn one of the recent idols of Figueirense's fans. He scored three goals. Wilson pass by good and bad moments in club, but always had support of fans, whom always believe in goalkeeper's potential, and saw the goalkeeper one of the main characters in return campaign of main league in 2011. After a law problem with the club due three month of salary delay, Wilson canceled his contract with Figueirense in February 2013, his statistic are: 300 matches in club. Vitória On 25 February 2013, Wilson was announced as new goalkeep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Bastos
Michel Fernandes Bastos (born 2 August 1983) is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who mainly played as a left winger. Bastos started his career at hometown club Pelotas before moving to the Netherlands, where he played for Feyenoord and Excelsior. He then returned to Brazil, where he played for Atlético Paranaense, Grêmio and Figueirense. He moved to French club Lille in 2006 before transferring to Lyon in 2009. After unsuccessful spells at Schalke 04, Al Ain and Roma, he moved back to Brazil to play for São Paulo in 2014. He joined Palmeiras in 2017 and had a spell at Sport do Recife in 2018. He signed for América (MG) in 2019. Bastos has won 10 caps and scored 1 goal for the Brazil national team. He was a starter at the 2010 World Cup, playing as a left-back. Bastos was known to be a Free kick (association football), free kick specialist throughout his career. Club career Bastos was born in the Brazilian city of Pelotas and began his career playing for home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felipe Santana
Felipe Augusto Santana (; born 17 March 1986), known as Felipe Santana, is a Brazilian professional footballer. Club career Figueirense Having started his football career at Figueirense since 1996 and progressed through the club's youth system, Santana made his professional football debut for Figueirense, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 win against Paraná on 24 September 2006. On 18 November 2006, he made his second appearance of the season, in a 2–0 win against Flamengo. At the end of the 2006 season, Santana made two appearances in all competitions. At the start of the 2007 season, Santana began to establish himself in the first team place, playing in the centre–back position. On 3 July 2007, he scored his first goal of his professional career, in a 2–1 win over Cruzeiro. Two weeks later on 14 July 2007, Santana scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win over Paraná. Twelve days later on 26 July 2007, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleiton Xavier
Cleiton Ribeiro Xavier ( uk, Клейтон Шав'єр; born 23 March 1983) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He is known by his powerful and accurate free kicks, dribbling skills and passes. Club career In his early career, Cleiton Xavier played for CSA and Internacional, and was loaned out various times. Palmeiras In early 2009, Palmeiras signed Cleiton from the relegated Figueirense. Cleiton Xavier proved he had good talent in Palmeiras's first matches in the Libertadores Cup and in the São Paulo State Championship. On 29 April 2009 Cleiton Xavier scored an 87th minute away-goal against Colo-Colo in the Libertadores Cup that secured Palmeiras' progression to the knockout stages of the tournament, it was a very long-range shot inside the goalkeeper's left angle. Later in the Série A alongside teammate Diego Souza, Cleiton Xavier made an outstanding season with Palmeiras, leading the competition for 19 rounds, however Palm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipe Luís
Filipe Luís Kasmirski (born 9 August 1985), known as Filipe Luís, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Flamengo. A player of tireless approach also known for his tactical awareness, he spent most of his early professional career in Spain, beginning at Deportivo where he spent four seasons. In 2010 he joined Atlético Madrid, and won four trophies including the La Liga championship in 2014. He signed with Chelsea in July of that year for £15.8 million, helping them to both the Premier League and the League Cup, but lack of game time in London saw him return to Atlético a year later, winning the Europa League and Super Cup in his second spell (both in 2018). He then joined Brazilian giants Flamengo as a free agent, where he won a number of honours including the Campeonato Brasilero in 2019, 2020, and the Copa Libertadores also in 2019. Filipe Luís made his debut for Brazil in 2009 and went on to earn over 40 caps, representing the nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto Firmino
Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira (born 2 October 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for club Liverpool and the Brazil national team. After starting his career with Figueirense in 2009, he spent four-and-a-half seasons at Hoffenheim. His 16 goals in 33 games for the 2013–14 Bundesliga season earned him the award for the league's Breakthrough Player. In July 2015, he signed for Liverpool. His creativity, goalscoring and work rate have earned him plaudits at Liverpool, with manager Jürgen Klopp referring to Firmino as the "engine" that propels the club's counter-pressing system. In the 2018–19 season he won the UEFA Champions League, and the following season won the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup after scoring the winner in the final, and the 2019–20 Premier League title, Liverpool's first league title in 30 years. Firmino made his international debut for Brazil in November 2014. He represented the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
André Santos
André Clarindo dos Santos (born 8 March 1983) is a Brazilian footballer who most recently played for Figueirense. Santos is a left-back, who can also be deployed as a left winger. On 15 June 2009, he made his first international appearance as a substitute in a match against Egypt. Santos participated and helped Brazil capture the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. He joined Arsenal from Fenerbahçe in August 2011. Early life and career André Santos spent his early career with Figueirense, Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro. Corinthians In 2008, Santos moved to Corinthians, with Figueirense retaining 50% economic rights for the future transfer fee. The deal was partially financed by DIS Esporte, to which Corinthians later sold 22.5% of the rights. along with Dentinho and Renato, for R$ 5.4 million total fee.page 23, Corinthians also sold 40% rights to Turbo Sports, for R$3.6 million and after that partnered with the investor to sign Figueirense's remain 50% rights, making Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
