Sandro Júnior Cavalcante da Costa (born 8 May 1975), better known as Balão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sandro Júnior Cavalcante da Costa | ||
| Date of birth | 8 May 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Castanhal, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1995 | Remo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2000 | Remo | ||
| 2001 | Sport Recife | ||
| 2002 | Remo | ||
| 2002–2003 | Paysandu | ||
| 2003 | Ulsan Hyundai | ||
| 2004–2007 | Paysandu | ||
| 2007 | Ituano | ||
| 2008 | CRAC | ||
| 2008–2009 | Paysandu | ||
| 2010–2011 | Cametá | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2023 | |||
Career
editBalão started his career playing indoor football for Remo. He was transferred to field football and did not disappoint, participating in four state titles in the 90s. Moved to the rival, Paysandu, and was once again successful there, participating in the club's victories in the Copa Norte, Copa dos Champions and again four more state titles.[1][2][3]
Honours
edit- Remo
- Campeonato Paraense: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999
- Paysandu
- Copa dos Campeões: 2002
- Copa Norte: 2002
- Campeonato Paraense: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009
- Individual
- 2006 Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 10 goals
References
edit- ^ "Ex-jogador de Remo e Paysandu relembra travessia e afirma: 'Fiquei com medo de sair e não ser bem aceito'". O Liberal (in Portuguese). 31 January 2001. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Paysandu homenageia Balão, Vandick e Vanderson no programa Sócio Campeão Eterno". Paysandu SC (in Portuguese). 21 May 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Lembra dele? Balão garante amor eterno por Remo e Paysandu". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 20 June 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
External links
edit- Balão at ogol.com.br