Ânderson Lima (footballer, born 1973) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ânderson Lima Veiga | ||
| Date of birth | March 18, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m | ||
| Playing position | Right wingback / Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1995 | Juventus | ||
| 1995 | Guarani | 19 | (1) |
| 1996–1999 | Santos | ||
| 1999 | São Paulo | 15 | (1) |
| 2000–2003 | Grêmio | 82 | (18) |
| 2004 | São Caetano | 33 | (9) |
| 2005 | Albirex Niigata | 30 | (8) |
| 2006 | São Caetano | ||
| 2007 | Coritiba | ||
| 2008 | Operário-MS | ||
| 2008 | Bragantino | ||
| 2009– | Chapecoense | ||
| National team | |||
| 1989 | Brazil U-17 | ||
| 1991 | Brazil U-20 | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2011 | Cruzeiro (assistant) | ||
| 2011–2012 | Bahia (assistant) | ||
| 2012 | Portuguesa (assistant) | ||
| 2013 | Bahia (assistant) | ||
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Ânderson Lima Veiga (born March 18, 1973), known simply as Ânderson Lima, is a Brazilian football player. He played as a midfielder. He was famous for being a great free-kick taker in Brazil. This means he was very good at scoring goals directly from free kicks.
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Ânderson Lima's Football Journey
Ânderson Lima started his football career in Brazil. He played for many different clubs. He was known for his strong shots and accurate free kicks.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Ânderson Lima began playing professionally in 1992. His first club was Juventus. Later, he joined Guarani in 1995. He then moved to Santos, a very famous Brazilian club, where he played for several years.
Playing for Top Brazilian Clubs
After Santos, Ânderson Lima played for other big teams. In 1999, he joined São Paulo. From 2000 to 2003, he played for Grêmio. He was a key player for these teams. He scored many goals, especially from free kicks.
Time in Japan and Return to Brazil
In 2005, Ânderson Lima went to Japan. He played for Albirex Niigata. After one season, he returned to Brazil. He continued his career with clubs like São Caetano and Coritiba. He helped Coritiba win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 2007. This is a major league title in Brazil.
Later Career and Coaching
Ânderson Lima played for a few more clubs before retiring. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach. He worked with teams like Cruzeiro and Bahia.
Ânderson Lima's Achievements
Ânderson Lima won several important titles during his career. These wins show how successful he was as a player.
International Youth Titles
- South American Under-17 Championship: 1988
- South American Under-20 Championship: 1991
Club Trophies
- Santos:
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1997
- Copa Conmebol: 1998
- Grêmio:
- Copa do Brasil: 2001
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2001
- São Caetano:
- Campeonato Paulista: 2004
- Coritiba:
See also
In Spanish: Ânderson Lima para niños
