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) | ||
| Playing position | 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 | ||
| National team | |||
| 1993 | Brazil U-20 | ||
|
|||
Aírton Graciliano dos Santos (born May 15, 1974), known to many as Caíco, is a former professional Brazilian football player. He played as a midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. Caíco played for many different clubs in Brazil and also in other countries like Japan, Switzerland, and Portugal.
Contents
Caíco Santos: A Football Journey
Caíco was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He started his football career at a young age, showing great talent. His journey in football began in the early 1990s. He played for many famous clubs throughout his career.
Early Career and First Clubs
Caíco started playing professionally in 1992 with Internacional. This was a big club in Brazil. He stayed there for a few years, learning and growing as a player. After Internacional, he moved to Verdy Kawasaki in Japan in 1996. This was his first time playing football outside of Brazil.
Later in 1996, Caíco returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo. He then joined Santos in 1997. He even had two different periods playing for Santos. He also played for Atlético Paranaense and Atlético Mineiro.
Playing Abroad: Europe and Asia
Caíco's career took him to different parts of the world. After playing in Japan, he moved to Europe. In 2001, he played for Lugano in Switzerland. Later, from 2003 to 2005, he played for Leiria in Portugal. He also played for Marítimo in Portugal from 2006 to 2007. Playing in different countries helped him gain new experiences.
Later Career and Retirement
After his time in Europe, Caíco returned to Brazil. He played for several more clubs. These included Ponte Preta, Goiás, Juventude, Coritiba, Itumbiara, and Vila Nova. He played his last professional games around 2009.
Caíco's Achievements and Trophies
Throughout his career, Caíco helped his teams win many important championships. He was a key player in many of these victories.
Club Trophies
Caíco won several titles with the clubs he played for:
- Internacional:
- Campeonato Gaúcho: He won this state championship twice, in 1992 and 1994.
- Copa do Brasil: He also won the Brazilian Cup in 1992.
- Santos:
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: He won this regional tournament in 1997.
- Atlético Paranaense:
- Campeonato Paranaense: He won this state championship in 1998.
- Atlético Mineiro:
- Campeonato Mineiro: He won this state championship in 2000.
- Itumbiara:
- Campeonato Goiano: He won this state championship in 2008.
International Success with Brazil
Caíco also represented his country, Brazil, at the youth level. He achieved success with the Brazil U-20 squad:
- Toulon Tournament: He won this international youth tournament in 1993.
- FIFA World Youth Championship: He was part of the team that won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1993. This was a very important win for young Brazilian players.
See also
In Spanish: Caíco para niños
