Francisco Castro facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Francisco Miguel Meireles Von-Doellinger Castro | ||
| Date of birth | 3 June 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Fafe, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Current team
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Aves | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997-2003 2003-2006 2006 2006-2007 2007- |
Fafe Moreirense< Estrela Amadora Maia Aves |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francisco Castro is a professional football player from Portugal. He is known for playing as a Midfielder and has played for several clubs throughout his career. Currently, he plays for Aves.
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About Francisco Castro
Francisco Miguel Meireles Von-Doellinger Castro was born on June 3, 1979, in Fafe, a town in Portugal. He grew up to become a football player, standing at 1.82 meters tall. His main role on the field is a midfielder.
What Does a Midfielder Do?
A midfielder is a very important player in a football team. They play in the middle of the field, helping both the defense and the attack. Midfielders need to be good at passing, tackling, and running a lot. They help move the ball from their team's goal to the opponent's goal. They also help stop the other team from scoring.
Francisco Castro's Club Career
Francisco Castro started his football journey in 1997. Over the years, he has played for several different clubs in Portugal. Each club helped him gain more experience and improve his skills as a midfielder.
Early Clubs
His first professional club was A.D. Fafe, where he played from 1997 to 2003. After that, he moved to Moreirense F.C., playing there for three years, from 2003 to 2006. These early years were important for him to develop his game.
Moving to New Teams
In 2006, Francisco Castro had a short time at C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Later that same year, he joined F.C. Maia, where he played until 2007. Moving between clubs is common for football players. It allows them to find new challenges and opportunities.
Playing for Aves
Since 2007, Francisco Castro has been playing for C.D. Aves. This club has been a significant part of his career. He continues to contribute his skills as a midfielder to the team.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Castro (desambiguación) para niños
