Carlos Alberto Santos facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Alberto Souza dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | December 9, 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Vianópolis, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
|
7 de Abril (coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1986 | Goiás | ||
| 1987 | Novorizontino | ||
| 1987–1992 | Botafogo | ||
| 1992–1995 | Kashima Antlers | ||
| 1995–2000 | Shimizu S-Pulse | ||
| 2001 | Vissel Kobe | ||
| 2003 | Thespa Kusatsu | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Botafogo (U-20) | ||
| 2015 | Angra dos Reis | ||
| 2017– | 7 de Abril | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carlos Alberto Souza dos Santos, often known as Santos, is a Brazilian football player who is now a coach. He was born on December 9, 1960. Santos played as a midfielder and had a long and successful career, especially in Japan.
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A Football Star's Journey
Early Career in Brazil
Carlos Alberto Santos started his professional football journey in Brazil. He played for important clubs like Goiás and Botafogo. He played nearly 200 games in Brazil's top football league, the Campeonato Brasileiro. This showed he was a very skilled and consistent player.
Success in Japan
In 1992, Santos moved to Japan to play for Kashima Antlers. This was a big step in his career. In 1993, he played a key role in helping his team win the first stage of the J1 League championship. Because of his great performance, he was chosen for the 1993 J.League Team of the Year. This award goes to the best players in the league.
After leaving Kashima Antlers in 1995, Santos joined Shimizu S-Pulse. He played there for five and a half years. In 1996, he helped Shimizu S-Pulse win the J.League Cup. He was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the J. League Cup that year. This means he was considered the best player in that competition.
Awards and Achievements
Carlos Alberto Santos received several important awards during his career. These awards show how talented and impactful he was as a player.
- J.League Best Eleven - 1993: This award recognizes him as one of the best 11 players in the J.League for that year.
- J. League Cup MVP - 1996: He was named the most valuable player in the J.League Cup competition.
- J. League Meritoriousness Player Award - 2002: This award recognized his long and excellent service to the J.League.
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Carlos Alberto Souza dos Santos para niños
