Ilson Amâncio Carreiro Júnior (born 26 June 1991 in Belo Horizonte[1]), better known as Junior Carreiro, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He is now a football agent registered with the Brazilian Football Confederation.

Junior Carreiro
Personal information
Full name Ilson Amancio Carreiro Júnior
Date of birth (1991-06-26) 26 June 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais,[1] Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Náutico
2010–2011 D.C. United
2012 Salgueiro
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2010

Career

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Carreiro played his youth football at América. He also played futsal for Minas and was called up twice for the state team FMFS.

He started his professional career at Náutico in 2009. He signed with D.C. United in 2010-2011 and moved to Salgueiro in 2012.

Carreiro's career was ended early by an injury to his left ankle.[1] [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "D.C. United signs Brazilian midfielder Junior Carreiro". D.C. United. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010.

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Personal life

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Junior Carreiro is the young brother of Fred Carreiro and his former teammate at D.C. United in 2011 MLSseason.

Education

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Carreiro has a BA in theology, an MBA in sports and business management, and a graduate degree in sports law.

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