Capone (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 May 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m | ||
| Playing position | 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 | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2009 | Força | ||
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Carlos Alberto de Oliveira (born May 23, 1972), known by his cool nickname Capone, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was a strong defender on the field.
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Capone: A Football Star
Capone played football for many years. He started his career in Brazil. Later, he moved to play in other countries. He was known for being a tough and reliable defender.
What Does a Defender Do?
In football, a defender is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They work hard to protect their own goal. Defenders need to be strong, fast, and good at tackling the ball. Capone was excellent at these skills.
Early Career in Brazil
Capone began his football journey at Ponte Preta. He then played for Mogi Mirim. With Mogi Mirim, he helped his team win the Campeonato Paulista Série A2 in 1995. This was an important early win for him.
He also played for big Brazilian clubs like São Paulo and Juventude. At Juventude, he won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1998. The next year, he helped Juventude win the Copa do Brasil in 1999. This is a very important national cup in Brazil.
European Success with Galatasaray
One of the most exciting parts of Capone's career was when he played for Galatasaray in Turkey. He joined them in 1999 and stayed until 2002. This was a very successful time for him and the club.
Winning the UEFA Cup and Super Cup
With Galatasaray, Capone achieved something amazing. In the 1999–2000 season, they won the UEFA Cup. This is a huge European competition. They beat Arsenal in the final! Right after that, they also won the UEFA Super Cup in 2000. This meant they were the best team in Europe at that moment. Capone also helped Galatasaray win the Turkish Super League twice, in 1999–2000 and 2001–02.
Back to Brazil and Later Years
After his time in Turkey, Capone returned to Brazil. He played for other well-known clubs like Corinthians. With Corinthians, he won the Campeonato Paulista in 2003. He also played for Atlético Paranaense and Grêmio.
Later in his career, he also played for teams like Beitar Jerusalem in Israel. He continued to play football until 2010. After retiring as a player, he even tried his hand at managing a team called Força in 2009.
Capone's Trophies and Awards
Capone won many important titles during his career:
- Mogi Mirim
- Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1995
- Juventude
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1998
- Copa do Brasil: 1999
- Galatasaray
- Turkish Cup: 1999–2000
- UEFA Cup: 1999–2000
- Turkish Super League: 1999–2000, 2001–02
- UEFA Super Cup: 2000
- Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 2003
