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Personal information
Full name Christian Corrêa Dionisio
Date of birth (1975-04-23) 23 April 1975 (age 50)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1989–1992 Internacional
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992 Internacional
1992–1993 Marítimo 13 (3)
1993–1994 Estoril 7 (0)
1994–1995 Farense 30 (4)
1995–1999 Internacional 50 (38)
1999–2001 Paris Saint-Germain 53 (20)
2001–2003 Bordeaux 18 (2)
2002 Palmeiras (loan) 19 (8)
2002–2003 → Galatasaray (loan) 11 (3)
2003–2004 Grêmio (loan) 62 (25)
2005 Omiya Ardija 15 (6)
2005 São Paulo (loan) 20 (8)
2006 Botafogo 5 (1)
2006 Juventude 32 (11)
2007 Corinthians 5 (5)
2007 Internacional 19 (4)
2008 Portuguesa
2008 Pachuca 13 (3)
2009 Portuguesa 10 (1)
2010 Monte Azul 5 (0)
2010 São Caetano 3 (0)
2011 Pelotas
International career
1997–2001 Brazil 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Christian Corrêa Dionisio (born April 23, 1975), known simply as Christian, is a former Brazilian professional footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals. Christian played for many different clubs throughout his career, both in Brazil and in other countries. He also represented the Brazilian national team.

Christian's Football Journey

Christian started his football journey in his hometown of Porto Alegre, Brazil, playing for Sport Club Internacional. When he was just 17, he moved to Portugal to play for C.S. Marítimo. He then played for two other Portuguese teams, Estoril and S.C. Farense, gaining experience in the country's top league.

Returning to Brazil and International Success

In 1996, Christian returned to Sport Club Internacional in Brazil. His excellent performance there helped him get called up to the Brazilian national team. He was part of the team that won the 1999 Copa América tournament in 1999. He played in two matches during that tournament, helping Brazil secure the victory.

After his success in Brazil, Christian moved to France to play for Paris Saint-Germain. He also played for Bordeaux in France. Later, he returned to Brazil, playing for several well-known clubs like Palmeiras, Grêmio, São Paulo, Botafogo, and Corinthians.

Later Career and Other Countries

Christian also played football in other countries. He joined Omiya Ardija in Japan in 2005 and Pachuca in Mexico in 2008. He returned to Sport Club Internacional again in 2007 and later played for Portuguesa in Brazil. He continued his career with a few more Brazilian clubs before ending his professional playing days.

Awards and Achievements

Christian won several important titles during his career:

  • Campeonato Gaúcho: This is a state championship in Brazil, which he won in 1991, 1992, and 1997.
  • FIFA Club World Cup: He was part of the team that won this major international club competition in 2005.
  • Campeonato Carioca: This is a state championship in Brazil, which he won in 2006.

International Honours

Individual Awards

  • Copa Sul-Minas: He was recognized as the best player in this tournament in 1999.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Christian Corrêa Dionisio para niños

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