Magrão (footballer, born 1974) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Giuliano Tadeo Aranda | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Santo André, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1994 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1995 | Goiás | ||
| 1996 | Coritiba | ||
| 1996–1997 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||
| 1998 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1999 | Badajoz | ||
| 1999 | Grêmio | ||
| 2000 | Botafogo | ||
| 2001 | São Caetano | ||
| 2002–2004 | Gamba Osaka | ||
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Giuliano Tadeo Aranda, known by his nickname Magrão, is a former professional Brazilian football player. He was born on February 21, 1974. Magrão played as a striker, which means his main job was to score goals for his team.
Magrão played for many different football clubs during his career. Most of his playing time was in Brazil, but he also had exciting experiences playing in other countries like Japan and Spain.
Magrão's Football Journey
Magrão started his football career in Brazil. He played for several well-known Brazilian teams. These included Palmeiras, Goiás, and Coritiba.
Playing in Japan and Spain
Magrão also played football outside of Brazil. He spent time in Japan with two different clubs. First, he played for Verdy Kawasaki from 1996 to 1997. Later, he joined Gamba Osaka in 2002 and played there until 2004. He was a very successful goal scorer during his time in Japan. For example, in 2002, he scored 22 goals in 29 league games for Gamba Osaka!
He also had a short period playing in Spain. In 1999, Magrão played for CD Badajoz in the Segunda División, which is a professional football league in Spain.
Back to Brazil
After his time abroad, Magrão returned to play in Brazil. He joined clubs like Grêmio in 1999, Botafogo in 2000, and São Caetano in 2001. He continued to be an important player for these teams, scoring goals and helping them compete.
Magrão finished his professional playing career with Gamba Osaka in Japan. His career shows how players can travel the world to play the sport they love!
See also
In Spanish: Giuliano Tadeo Aranda para niños
