Arinélson Freire Nunes (born 21 January 1973) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Arinélson
Personal information
Full name Arinélson Freire Nunes
Date of birth (1973-01-27) 27 January 1973 (age 51)
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 Tuna Luso
1996 Iraty 19 (14)
1997–1998 Santos 39 (8)
1998 Flamengo 2 (0)
1998 Paraná 15 (4)
1999 Santos 1 (0)
1999 Guarani 8 (0)
1999 Fluminense 14 (4)
2000 America-RJ 13 (3)
2001 Matonense 5 (0)
2001 Jeonbuk 11 (2)
2002 Ulsan 8 (0)
2003 Olaria
2004 Paysandu
2005 Remo 2 (0)
2006 Bandeirante
2007 Inter de Limeira 2 (0)
2007–2008 Ananindeua
2009 Tuna Luso
2010 Sergipe
2010 Tuna Luso
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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He was born in 1973 in Brazil. He played futsal as a child.[1]

Career

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He started his career with Brazilian side Tuna Luso. In 1996, he signed for Brazilian side Iraty. In 1997, he signed for Brazilian side Santos. In 1998, he signed for Brazilian side Flamengo. After that, he signed for Brazilian side Paraná. In 1999, he returned to Brazilian side Santos. After that, he signed for Brazilian side Guarani. After that, he signed for Brazilian side Fluminense. In 2000, he signed for Brazilian side America-RJ. In 2001, he signed for Brazilian side Matonense. After that, he signed for South Korean side Jeonbuk. In 2002, he signed for South Korean side Ulsan. In 2003, he signed for Brazilian side Olaria. In 2004, he signed for Brazilian side Paysandu. In 2005, he signed for Brazilian side Remo. In 2006, he signed for Brazilian side Bandeirante. In 2007, he signed for Brazilian side Inter de Limeira. After that, he signed for Brazilian side Ananindeua. In 2009, he signed for Brazilian side Tuna Luso. In 2010, he signed for Brazilian side Sergipe. After that, he returned to Brazilian side Tuna Luso.

Style of play

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He mainly operated as a midfielder. He was left-footed. He was known for his dribbling ability.[2]

Personal life

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After retiring from professional football, he worked in the real estate industry. He is the father of Brazilian footballer Alessandro Lucas.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bagres da Bola #11 – Arinélson". Bagres da Bola.
  2. ^ "Onde Anda: Arinelson, ex-meia de Santos, Guarani e Flamengo". futebolinterior.com.br.
  3. ^ "Arinélson lembra ligação de Pelé, "fuga" de Romário no Fla e trapalhada do Papai Joel". globo.com.