Cláudio (footballer, born 1972) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cláudio Luís Assunção de Freitas | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1993–1994 | União São João | ||
| 1995 | Flamengo | ||
| 1996 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1997–2000 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | ||
| 1999–2000 | → Santos (loan) | ||
| 2001 | Etti Jundiai | ||
| 2001 | Cerezo Osaka | ||
| 2001 | Etti Jundiai | ||
| 2002 | América-SP | ||
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Cláudio Luís Assunção de Freitas, often known simply as Cláudio, is a former professional Brazilian football player. He was born on March 31, 1972. Cláudio played as a defender during his career. He played for several clubs in Brazil and also spent time playing in Japan.
Cláudio: A Brazilian Footballer
Cláudio began his football journey in Brazil. He played for various well-known clubs in his home country. These clubs include União São João, Flamengo, and Palmeiras. Playing for these teams helped him gain experience and develop his skills as a defender.
Playing in Japan
Later in his career, Cláudio moved to Japan. He joined the club Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1997. He played there for a few seasons, showing his defensive abilities. During his time in Japan, he also had a loan spell back in Brazil with Santos. In 2001, he played for another Japanese club, Cerezo Osaka. His time in Japan was an important part of his professional football career.
Later Career
After his time in Japan, Cláudio returned to Brazil. He continued to play for clubs like Etti Jundiai and América-SP. He retired from professional football after a long and active career.
See also
- In Spanish: Claudio Luiz Assuncao de Freitas para niños
