Vinícius de Abreu (born 20 December 1973), simply known as Vinícius, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Vinícius played for several clubs throughout Brazil. Played for Palmeiras in 1996, in 1998 he formed an attacking partnership with

Romário Romário de Souza Faria (born 29 January 1966), known simply as Romário (), is a Brazilian politician and former professional association football, footballer who is currently a Senator for Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro and the presi ...

at Flamengo. In 1999 he was part of the champion squad with Fluminense in Série C. He arrived at Fortaleza in 2000, where he was two-time state champion, and top scorer in Série B in 2002. He played for clubs in Portugal and for Al Jazira SC. He returned to Ceará football in 2004, this time to Ceará, becoming champion again. Since 2019, he has worked in the youth categories of Ferroviário AC.

Honours

;Fluminense *

Campeonato Brasileiro Série C The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, commonly known as the Série C or the Brazilian Série C to distinguish it from the Italian Serie C, is the third tier of the Brazilian football league system. Unlike the first and second divisions, the Sér ...

1999 1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launc ...

;Fortaleza *

Campeonato Cearense The Campeonato Cearense is the professional state football league in the Brazilian state of Ceará. It is run by the Ceará Football Federation (FCF). In over a hundred years of competition, only 11 clubs have won the title. List of champio ...

: 2000, 2001 ;Ceará *

: 2006 ;ABC * Campeonato Potiguar: 2008

References

External links

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