Adriano (footballer, born February 1982) facts for kids
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Adriano in 2009
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| Full name | Adriano Leite Ribeiro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 17 February 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Flamengo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Flamengo | 24 | (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Inter Milan | 8 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | → Fiorentina (loan) | 15 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Parma | 37 | (23) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2009 | Inter Milan | 115 | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | → São Paulo (loan) | 29 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Flamengo | 32 | (19) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Roma | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Corinthians | 7 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Flamengo | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Atlético Paranaense | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Miami United | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 273 | (125) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Brazil U17 | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Brazil U20 | 9 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2010 | Brazil | 48 | (27) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Adriano Leite Ribeiro (born 17 February 1982) is a famous Brazilian former professional footballer. He was known for his powerful left-footed shots and strong presence as a striker.
Adriano had amazing seasons in Italy with clubs like Parma and Inter Milan. During this time, many people thought he was one of the best strikers in the world. He even earned the nickname L'Imperatore, which means "the Emperor". He was a key player when Inter Milan won the Serie A title in 2006.
He also played for the Brazilian national team from a young age. He helped Brazil win the 2004 Copa América and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was often seen as a future star for Brazil, following in the footsteps of Ronaldo. Adriano retired from football in 2016.
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Adriano's Football Journey
Starting Out in Brazil
Adriano began his football career in 1999 with the youth team of Flamengo, a big club in Brazil. He quickly moved up to the senior team the next year. His first game for Flamengo was on February 2, 2000. Just four days later, he scored his first goal in a match against São Paulo.
After playing well for Flamengo, Adriano moved to Italy to join Inter Milan for the 2001–02 season. He scored his first goal for Inter in a friendly match against Real Madrid.
Playing for Parma
Adriano was then loaned to Fiorentina for the rest of the 2001–02 season. After that, he joined Parma in a special deal. At Parma, he formed a strong attacking partnership with another player, Adrian Mutu. He scored 22 goals in 36 games for Parma, showing how good he was.
Returning to Inter Milan
In January 2004, Adriano went back to Inter Milan. He signed a new contract and scored 12 goals in the rest of the 2003–04 season. From July 2004 to June 2005, Adriano was in top form, scoring 42 goals in both Italian and international competitions. Because of his great play, Inter gave him an improved contract that lasted until 2010.
Loan to São Paulo
In December 2007, Inter Milan loaned Adriano to São Paulo in Brazil. This allowed him to play in the 2008 Copa Libertadores, a major South American club competition. São Paulo fans were very excited and lined up to buy his new number 10 jersey.
Adriano scored two goals in his first game for São Paulo, helping them win 2–1. He played well during his loan spell. In June 2008, São Paulo announced that Adriano would return to Inter Milan earlier than planned.
Back at Inter Milan (2008–09)
Adriano continued to score goals for Inter Milan in the 2008–09 season. He reached a total of 100 goals in the top leagues of Italy and Brazil. In October 2008, he scored the winning goal in a Champions League match, which was his 18th Champions League goal and 70th for Inter.
In April 2009, Adriano decided to end his contract with Inter Milan.
Second Time at Flamengo
On May 6, 2009, Adriano signed a one-year contract with Flamengo, the club where he started his career. He scored a goal on his debut game back with Flamengo. On June 21, 2009, he scored his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) for Flamengo. His excellent performances helped Flamengo win their first Brazilian Serie A title since 1992.
In January 2010, Adriano scored another hat-trick in a thrilling 5–3 win against rivals Fluminense.
Short Stints in Italy and Brazil
On June 8, 2010, Adriano moved back to Italy to play for Roma. He signed a three-year contract. However, his time there was short, and Roma ended his contract in March 2011.
After Roma, he signed a one-year deal with Corinthians in Brazil in March 2011. He scored his first goal for Corinthians in October 2011, which was a winning goal. In March 2012, Corinthians released Adriano.
He had a third short period with Flamengo in August 2012, but was released a few months later. In February 2014, he signed with Atlético Paranaense, but left in April of the same year.
Final Club and Retirement
In January 2016, Adriano signed with Miami United in the United States. He left the club in May 2016, and then retired from professional football.
International Career with Brazil
Adriano made his first appearance for the Brazilian national team on November 15, 2000, when he was just 18 years old. Many people saw him as the next great striker for Brazil, following in the footsteps of Ronaldo.
He scored his first international goal in June 2003 in a friendly match. He played in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, scoring two goals.
Copa América Champion
In 2004, Adriano was part of the Brazil team that won the 2004 Copa América. He was the top scorer of the tournament with seven goals, earning the Golden Boot award. In the final match against Argentina, Adriano scored a dramatic goal in the last minute to tie the game. Brazil then won the match in a penalty shootout, with Adriano scoring his penalty. The coach praised Adriano as a very important player for winning the title.
Confederations Cup Success
Adriano had another fantastic tournament with Brazil in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was named the best player of the tournament and also received the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer with five goals. In the final, he scored two goals, leading Brazil to a 4–1 victory over Argentina.
World Cup and Later Years
Adriano was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was part of a famous group of attacking players for Brazil, alongside Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Kaká. He scored two goals in the tournament. However, Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
After the World Cup, Adriano's international career slowed down. In 2008, he regained his form and was called back to the national team. He scored his first international goal in two years in a World Cup qualifier. He was a regular player during the World Cup qualification games. However, he was not chosen for the final 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Adriano's Playing Style
Adriano was a very talented and strong striker. He was known for his speed and physical strength, combined with great footwork and technical skills. Because of his powerful play, he was nicknamed L'Imperatore ("The Emperor") in Italy.
He was left-footed and had excellent ball control and dribbling ability. He could also shoot the ball with incredible power, especially from free-kicks. Adriano was also good at heading the ball and working with his teammates to create goals.
Many people thought Adriano was a very promising player when he was young. His style of play was often compared to his fellow Brazilian, Ronaldo. At his best, Adriano was considered one of the top players in the world.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Flamengo | 2000 | Série A | 19 | 7 | – | 8 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 40 | 11 | |
| 2001 | Série A | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 5 | |
| Total | 24 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 59 | 16 | ||
| Inter Milan | 2001–02 | Serie A | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 14 | 1 | |
| Fiorentina (loan) | 2001–02 | Serie A | 15 | 6 | – | – | – | 15 | 6 | |||
| Parma | 2002–03 | Serie A | 28 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – | 31 | 17 | |
| 2003–04 | Serie A | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 13 | 9 | ||
| Total | 37 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | – | 44 | 26 | |||
| Inter Milan | 2003–04 | Serie A | 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 | – | – | 18 | 12 | ||
| 2004–05 | Serie A | 30 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | – | 42 | 28 | ||
| 2005–06 | Serie A | 30 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 19 | |
| 2006–07 | Serie A | 23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2007–08 | Serie A | 4 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 | 1 | ||||
| 2008–09 | Serie A | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | – | 22 | 7 | ||
| Total | 115 | 47 | 16 | 8 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 163 | 73 | ||
| São Paulo (loan) | 2008 | Série A | – | – | 10 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 17 | ||
| Flamengo | 2009 | Série A | 30 | 19 | – | – | – | 30 | 19 | |||
| 2010 | Série A | 2 | 0 | – | 7 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 15 | ||
| Total | 32 | 19 | – | 7 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 51 | 34 | |||
| Roma | 2010–11 | Serie A | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Corinthians | 2011 | Série A | 4 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 | 1 | |||
| 2012 | Série A | – | – | – | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 4 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | ||||
| Atlético Paranaense | 2014 | Série A | 1 | 0 | – | 3 | 1 | – | 4 | 1 | ||
| Miami United | 2016 | NPSL | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Career total | 241 | 107 | 25 | 9 | 70 | 33 | 59 | 28 | 405 | 177 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 11 | 9 | |
| 2005 | 12 | 10 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 48 | 27 | |
- Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Adriano goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 11 June 2003 | Abuja, Nigeria |  Nigeria |
3–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 21 June 2003 | Lyon, France |  United States |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 3 | 23 June 2003 | Saint-Étienne, France |  Turkey |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 4 | 11 July 2004 | Arequipa, Peru |  Costa Rica |
1–0 | 4–1 | 2004 Copa América |
| 5 | 3–0 | |||||
| 6 | 4–0 | |||||
| 7 | 18 July 2004 | Piura, Peru |  Mexico |
2–0 | 4–0 | 2004 Copa América |
| 8 | 3–0 | |||||
| 9 | 21 July 2004 | Lima, Peru |  Uruguay |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2004 Copa América |
| 10 | 25 July 2004 | Lima, Peru |  Argentina |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2004 Copa América |
| 11 | 5 September 2004 | São Paulo, Brazil |  Bolivia |
3–0 | 3–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 12 | 9 October 2004 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |  Venezuela |
5–0 | 5–2 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 13 | 16 June 2005 | Leipzig, Germany |  Greece |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 14 | 25 June 2005 | Nuremberg, Germany |  Germany |
1–0 | 3–2 | 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 15 | 3–2 | |||||
| 16 | 29 June 2005 | Frankfurt, Germany | Argentina |
1–0 | 4–1 | 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 17 | 4–0 | |||||
| 18 | 4 September 2005 | Brasília, Brazil |  Chile |
3–0 | 5–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 19 | 4–0 | |||||
| 20 | 5–0 | |||||
| 21 | 12 October 2005 | Belém, Brazil | Venezuela |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 22 | 21 November 2005 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |  United Arab Emirates |
8–0 | Friendly | |
| 23 | 4 June 2006 | Geneva, Switzerland |  New Zealand |
4–0 | Friendly | |
| 24 | 18 June 2006 | Munich, Germany |  Australia |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup |
| 25 | 27 June 2006 | Dortmund, Germany |  Ghana |
2–0 | 3–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup |
| 26 | 10 October 2008 | San Cristóbal, Venezuela | Venezuela |
3–0 | 4–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 27 | 19 November 2008 | Brasília, Brazil |  Portugal |
6–2 | Friendly |
Honours
Flamengo
- Série A: 2009
- Campeonato Carioca: 2000, 2001
Inter Milan
- Serie A: 2005–06, 2006–07
- Coppa Italia: 2004–05, 2005–06
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2005, 2006
Corinthians
- Série A: 2011
Brazil U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup: 1999
Brazil U20
- South American Youth Championship: 2001
Brazil
Individual
- South American U-20 Championship Golden Shoe: 2001
- FIFA World Youth Championship Silver Shoe: 2001
- Ballon d'Or: 2004 (6th place), 2005 (7th place)
- FIFA World Player of the Year: 2004 (6th place), 2005 (5th place)
- Pirata d'Oro (Internazionale Player of the Year): 2004
- Copa América Golden Ball: 2004
- Copa América Golden Shoe: 2004
- Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2004
- FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball: 2005
- FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe: 2005
- IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer: 2005
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2009
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top goalscorer: 2009
- Bola de Ouro: 2009
- Bola de Prata: 2009
See also
In Spanish: Adriano Leite Ribeiro para niños
