Alair (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alair de Souza Camargo Júnior | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | PSTC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2002 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0 | (0) |
| 2002–2006 | Ventforet Kofu | 129 | (4) |
| 2007 | Veranópolis | 10 | (0) |
| 2008 | Birmingham City | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | Chapecoense | 14 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Ehime FC | 49 | (4) |
| 2011 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 7 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Ehime FC | 32 | (3) |
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Alair de Souza Camargo Júnior, known simply as Alair, is a Brazilian football player. He was born on January 27, 1982. Alair plays as a defender. This means his main job on the field is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He has played for several clubs, especially in Japan. His most recent team was Ehime FC in the J2 League.
Alair's Football Journey
Alair started his football career in Brazil. He joined the youth team of PSTC in 1998. He played there until 2000, learning the skills needed to become a professional player.
Playing in Japan
Alair spent a big part of his career playing in Japan. He first joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2001. After that, he moved to Ventforet Kofu in 2002. He played many games for Ventforet Kofu, appearing in 129 matches and scoring 4 goals. He helped the team in both the J1 League and J2 League.
Later, Alair also played for Ehime FC. He had two different periods with this club, from 2009 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2013. During his time at Ehime FC, he played 81 games and scored 7 goals. He also played for Kyoto Sanga FC in 2011.
Other Teams
Besides his time in Japan, Alair also played for a few other clubs. In 2007, he played for Veranópolis in Brazil. In 2008, he had a very short spell with Birmingham City in England. He also played for Chapecoense in Brazil in the same year. These were shorter parts of his career compared to his time in Japan.
Career Highlights
Alair was a reliable defender throughout his career. He played a total of 217 league games and scored 11 goals. These numbers show his dedication and skill on the field. He was known for his strong defensive play.
See Also
In Spanish: Alair de Souza Camargo Júnior para niños
