André Andrade (footballer)

André Luiz Andrade Junior (born 11 February 1976 in Campinas) is a Brazilian footballer who played in the Campeonato Mato-Grossense, USL First Division, Canadian Soccer League, and the Campeonato Rondoniense.

Andre Andrade
Personal information
Full name Andre Luiz De Andrade Junior
Date of birth (1976-02-11) 11 February 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Campinas, Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1995 Volta Redonda
1996 Juventude
1997–1998 Associação Desportiva Guarujá
1999–2000 Real Piedimonte
2001–2004 Mixto
2004 Botafogo
2005 Mixto 12 (9)
2005 Sorriso Esporte Clube 10 (5)
2006 Toronto Lynx 1 (0)
2006 Brampton Stallions 14 (7)
2007 Mixto
2007–2008 Poços de Caldas Futebol Clube
2009–2010 Rolim de Moura Esporte Clube
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Andrade had stints with clubs primarily from the Campeonato Matogrossense. Playing for clubs such as Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Juventude, Mixto Esporte Clube, and with Sorriso Esporte Clube.[1] In 2006 Andre went abroad to Canada to sign with the Toronto Lynx of the USL First Division. His signing was announced on 9 May 2006 in a press conference where the Lynx introduced two more signings from Brazil.[2] He made his debut for the Lynx against the Rochester Rhinos coming on as a substitute for David Diplacido.[3] Unfortunately for Andrade his debut match would end up being his final appearance for Toronto. As he was deemed as surplus inn order to make room for new additional signings.

His contract was bought out by the Brampton Stallions of the Canadian Soccer League. He made his debut for the Stallions in a match against London City, where he recorded his first goal of the season in a 6–0 thrashing over City at home.[4] He had a relatively successful tenure with Brampton, where he led that Stallions to five game undefeated streak and finished off the season as the second highest scorer for Brampton with seven goals. He helped the Brampton side clinch a playoff spot by finishing second in the National Division.

After his stint in Canada came to a conclusion, he returned to Brazil to have stints with Mixto, Poços de Caldas Futebol Clube, and Rolim de Moura Esporte Clube in the Campeonato Rondoniense.

References

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  1. ^ "Lynx Bolster Line-up With Three Brazilian Signings". USLFans.com. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  2. ^ Irwin, Rob. "Lynx Bolster Line-up With Three Brazilian Signings". lynxsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2006. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Lynx Drop Home Opener to Rochester". USLFans.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  4. ^ "June 25, 2006 CSL results of Sunday's games". CSL website. Retrieved 2 February 2010.