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.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ilson Amancio Carreiro Júnior | ||
Date of birth | 26 June 1991 | ||
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
editCarreiro 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
edit- ^ a b "D.C. United signs Brazilian midfielder Junior Carreiro". D.C. United. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010.
Personal life
editJunior Carreiro is the young brother of Fred Carreiro and his former teammate at D.C. United in 2011 MLSseason.
Education
editCarreiro has a BA in theology, an MBA in sports and business management, and a graduate degree in sports law.
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