Capone (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Alberto de Oliveira | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ponte Preta | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 1991–1996 | Mogi Mirim | ||
| 1996 | São Paulo | 13 | (0) |
| 1997 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 10 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | Juventude | 23 | (2) |
| 1999–2002 | Galatasaray | 67 | (4) |
| 2002 | Kocaelispor | 4 | (0) |
| 2003 | Corinthians | 0 | (0) |
| 2003 | Atlético Paranaense | 14 | (0) |
| 2004 | Beitar Jerusalem | 15 | (1) |
| 2004 | Grêmio | 8 | (0) |
| 2006 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| 2007 | Londrina | ||
| 2008 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| 2010 | Sorriso | ||
| 2010 | Matsubara | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009 | Força | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carlos Alberto de Oliveira (born May 23, 1972), known as Capone, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. Capone was known for his strong defense and played for many different clubs during his career.
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Capone's Football Journey
Capone started his football journey in Brazil. He played for youth teams like Ponte Preta. His professional career began in 1990. He quickly became a key player for various Brazilian clubs.
Playing for Top Clubs
Capone played for several well-known teams in Brazil. These included Mogi Mirim, São Paulo, and Juventude. He also had a short time with Corinthians in 2003.
International Experience
Capone's talent took him beyond Brazil. In 1997, he played for Kyoto Purple Sanga in Japan. He played 10 league games for them. Later, from 1999 to 2002, he moved to Turkey to play for Galatasaray. This was a very successful period in his career.
Trophies and Wins
Capone won many important titles with his teams. He helped them achieve great success both in Brazil and internationally.
Brazilian Club Success
- With Mogi Mirim, he won the Campeonato Paulista Série A2 in 1995. This is a state championship in Brazil.
- For Juventude, he won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1998. He also helped them win the Copa do Brasil in 1999. The Copa do Brasil is a major national cup competition.
- With Corinthians, Capone won the Campeonato Paulista in 2003.
European Triumphs with Galatasaray
Capone's time at Galatasaray was especially memorable.
- He won the Turkish Cup in the 1999–2000 season.
- He was part of the team that won the UEFA Cup in 1999–2000. This was a huge achievement for the club.
- Galatasaray also won the Turkish Super League twice with him, in 1999–2000 and 2001–02.
- In 2000, they won the UEFA Super Cup. This meant they were considered one of the best teams in Europe.
Later Career
After his successful time in Turkey, Capone returned to Brazil. He continued to play for various clubs until 2010. He also had a brief experience as a manager for Força in 2009. Capone retired from playing professional football after a long and successful career.
