Bentinho facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antônio Bento dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Montes Claros, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1989–1991 | Portuguesa Desportos | ||
| 1992 | São José | ||
| 1993 | Portuguesa Desportos | ||
| 1994 | Al-Hilal | ||
| 1994 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||
| 1995 | São Paulo | ||
| 1995 | Kashiwa Reysol | ||
| 1996–1997 | Botafogo | ||
| 1998 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1998–1999 | Kashiwa Reysol | ||
| 2000 | Portuguesa Desportos | ||
| 2000 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 2001 | Portuguesa Desportos | ||
| 2001 | Oita Trinita | ||
| 2002 | Kawasaki Frontale | ||
| 2003–2004 | Avispa Fukuoka | ||
|
|||
Antônio Bento dos Santos, known to many as Bentinho, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on December 18, 1971. Bentinho played as a striker, which means his main job on the field was to score goals for his team. He had a long and exciting career playing for many different clubs, especially in Brazil and Japan.
Contents
Bentinho's Football Journey
Bentinho started his football career in Brazil. He played for several well-known Brazilian clubs. These included Portuguesa Desportos, São Paulo, Botafogo, Cruzeiro, and Atlético Paranaense. Moving between these teams showed his skill and how much different clubs wanted him.
Playing in Japan
A big part of Bentinho's career was spent playing in Japan. He became quite famous there. He joined Verdy Kawasaki in 1994. This was a top team in the J1 League, Japan's highest football division. He scored 13 goals in 16 games for them, which is a great record!
After Verdy Kawasaki, Bentinho moved to Kashiwa Reysol. He played for them in 1995, and then again from 1998 to 1999. He continued to be a strong goal-scorer, showing his talent in the Japanese league.
Later in his career, Bentinho also played for Oita Trinita in 2001. They were in the J2 League, which is the second division in Japan. He scored an impressive 16 goals in 19 games for them. In 2002, he joined Kawasaki Frontale, another J2 League team, where he scored 16 goals in 36 matches. His last teams in Japan were Avispa Fukuoka, where he played from 2003 to 2004.
Career Highlights
Bentinho was known for his ability to find the back of the net. His time in Japan was particularly successful in terms of scoring goals. He consistently showed that he was a valuable player for any team he joined. His career shows how a player can travel the world playing the sport they love.
Bentinho's journey from Brazil to Japan and back highlights the global nature of professional football. He was a dedicated striker who left his mark on the teams he played for.
Club Statistics (Summary)
Bentinho played in many matches throughout his career. Here's a quick look at his performance in Japan's leagues:
- Tokyo Verdy (1994): 16 games, 13 goals in the J1 League.
- Kashiwa Reysol (1995, 1998-1999): Scored many goals across his two stints, including 12 goals in 14 games in 1995.
- Oita Trinita (2001): 19 games, 16 goals in the J2 League.
- Kawasaki Frontale (2002): 36 games, 16 goals in the J2 League.
- Avispa Fukuoka (2003-2004): 41 games, 20 goals in 2003 in the J2 League.
Overall, Bentinho played over 180 league games and scored more than 100 goals in his career, mostly in Japan. This shows he was a very effective striker!
See also
In Spanish: Antônio Bento dos Santos para niños
