Adriano Gerlin facts for kids
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| Full name | Adriano Gerlin da Silva | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1974 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Dracena, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Guarani | |||||||||||||||
| 1992–1995 | Neuchâtel Xamax | 22 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 1995 | Botafogo | |||||||||||||||
| 1995 | Juventude | |||||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | São Paulo | |||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Náutico | |||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Atlético Mineiro | |||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Sport | |||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Urawa Reds | 22 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2002 | São Paulo | |||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Bahia | |||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Náutico | |||||||||||||||
| 2004 | Portuguesa Santista | |||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Pogoń Szczecin | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | Bragantino | |||||||||||||||
| 2006 | CRB | |||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Atlético Nacional | |||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Juventus-SP | |||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Grêmio Prudente | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Grêmio Prudente | |||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1991 | Brazil U17 | |||||||||||||||
| 1991–1993 | Brazil U20 | |||||||||||||||
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Adriano Gerlin da Silva, often called just Adriano, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on September 20, 1974, in Dracena, Brazil. Adriano was known for playing as an attacking midfielder, which means he helped both defend and score goals for his team.
He was a very talented young player. He became the top scorer at the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship. He also won the Golden Ball award at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship. This award is given to the best player in the tournament.
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Adriano's Football Journey
Adriano played for many different football clubs during his career. He started playing professionally in 1991.
Playing for Brazilian Clubs
Adriano spent most of his career playing for teams in Brazil. Some of the well-known clubs he played for include Guarani, Botafogo, Juventude, and São Paulo. He played for São Paulo from 1996 to 1998 and again in 2002. He also played for Náutico, Atlético Mineiro, and Sport.
Playing Abroad
Adriano also played for clubs outside of Brazil. From 1992 to 1995, he played for Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland. He also played for Urawa Reds in Japan in 2001. In 2005, he joined Pogoń Szczecin in Poland. In 2006, he played for Atlético Nacional in Colombia. These experiences allowed him to play football in different countries and learn new styles of play.
Later Career
Later in his career, Adriano returned to Brazil. He played for clubs like Bragantino and CA Juventus. He finished his career playing for Grêmio Prudente.
Trophies and Awards
Adriano won several important trophies and individual awards during his football career.
Club Achievements
- São Paulo
- Copa Master de CONMEBOL
- Campeonato Paulista: 1998
- Sport
- Campeonato Pernambucano: 2000
- Copa do Nordeste: 2000
International Achievements
- Brazil U20
Individual Awards
- FIFA World Youth Championship Golden Ball: 1993 (This award is for the best player in the tournament.)
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Shoe: 1991 (This award is for the top goal scorer in the tournament.)
See also
In Spanish: Adriano Gerlin da Silva para niños
