Caíco facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aírton Graciliano dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Internacional | ||
| 1996 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||
| 1996 | Flamengo | ||
| 1997 | Santos | ||
| 1998 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 1998–2000 | Santos | ||
| 2001 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 2001 | Lugano | ||
| 2002 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 2003 | Goiás | ||
| 2003–2005 | Leiria | ||
| 2005 | Juventude | ||
| 2006–2007 | Marítimo | ||
| 2007 | Coritiba | ||
| 2008 | Itumbiara | ||
| 2008 | Vila Nova | ||
| 2009 | Itumbiara | ||
| International career | |||
| 1993 | Brazil U-20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Aírton Graciliano dos Santos, better known as Caíco, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on May 15, 1974, in the city of Porto Alegre. Caíco played as a Midfielder during his career. He was known for his skills and played for many different football clubs.
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Caíco Santos: A Football Journey
Caíco's journey in football began in Brazil. He started playing professionally in the early 1990s. His talent as a midfielder quickly became clear. He was a key player for many teams throughout his career.
Starting Strong: Early Career
Caíco began his professional career at Internacional in 1992. He played there until 1995. During this time, he helped Internacional win important championships. These included the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1992 and 1994. He also won the Copa do Brasil in 1992.
In 1993, Caíco also played for the Brazil U-20 squad. He helped his country win the Toulon Tournament that year. He also played in the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship, where Brazil's team won the title. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
Playing for Different Clubs
Caíco played for many different clubs during his career. After Internacional, he moved to Japan in 1996 to play for Verdy Kawasaki. He then returned to Brazil, playing for famous clubs like Flamengo and Santos. He had two different periods playing for Santos.
He also played for Atlético Paranaense and Atlético Mineiro. Later in his career, he played in Portugal for Leiria and Marítimo. He also played for other Brazilian teams like Juventude, Coritiba, Itumbiara, and Vila Nova. His career showed how much he loved the game.
Winning Trophies
Caíco helped his teams win several important titles. These wins show his impact on the field.
- With Internacional:
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1992, 1994 (These are state championships in Brazil)
- Copa do Brasil: 1992 (A national cup competition)
- With Santos:
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1997 (A tournament between clubs from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo)
- With Atlético Paranaense:
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1998 (A state championship)
- With Atlético Mineiro:
- Campeonato Mineiro: 2000 (A state championship)
- With Itumbiara:
- Campeonato Goiano: 2008 (A state championship)
- With Brazil (Youth Team):
- Toulon Tournament: 1993 (An international youth football tournament)
- FIFA World Youth Championship: 1993 (Now known as the FIFA U-20 World Cup)
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Caíco para niños
