Júnior Baiano facts for kids
Júnior in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Raimundo Ferreira Ramos Júnior | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Feira de Santana, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1993 | Flamengo | 40 | (2) |
| 1994–1995 | São Paulo | 17 | (6) |
| 1995–1996 | Werder Bremen | 32 | (2) |
| 1996–1998 | Flamengo | 31 | (6) |
| 1998–1999 | Palmeiras | 22 | (6) |
| 2000–2001 | Vasco da Gama | 15 | (1) |
| 2002 | Shanghai Shenhua | 5 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Internacional | 3 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Flamengo | 42 | (8) |
| 2006–2007 | América-RJ | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Brasiliense | 46 | (3) |
| 2009 | Volta Redonda | 0 | (0) |
| 2009 | Miami FC | 7 | (0) |
| Total | 260 | (26) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997–1998 | Brazil | 25 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012 | Santa Helena | ||
| 2019 | Itumbiara | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Raimundo Ferreira Ramos Júnior (born on March 14, 1970), known as Júnior or Júnior Baiano, is a former Brazilian professional footballer. He played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. He got the nickname "Baiano" because he comes from the state of Bahia in Brazil.
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Júnior Baiano's Club Career
Júnior started his football journey in the late 1980s. He played for Flamengo in Brazil's top league, the Campeonato Brasileiro. Over 15 years, he played for many clubs in Brazil, Germany, and China.
Playing in Germany
While playing for Werder Bremen in Germany, Júnior faced a long suspension after an incident during a match. This led his club to end his contract.
Winning Trophies in Brazil
Júnior won many important titles during his career.
- With Flamengo, he won the Campeonato Carioca (a state championship) twice, in 1991 and 2004. He also helped them win the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro.
- He won the Copa CONMEBOL and the Recopa Sul-Americana with São Paulo in 1994.
- In 1999, he won the prestigious Copa Libertadores with Palmeiras.
Later Career and Retirement
Júnior first retired from football at the end of 2005. However, in December 2006, he signed with América (RJ) to help them avoid being moved down to a lower league. He then played for Brasiliense in 2007.
After a short time with Volta Redonda in 2009, Júnior moved to the USL First Division in the United States. He joined Miami FC, where his former Brazilian national teammate Zinho was the coach.
Júnior Baiano's International Career
Júnior Baiano also played for the Brazilian national team. He earned 25 caps (played 25 matches) between 1997 and 1998.
World Cup and Other Tournaments
He was part of the Brazil squad for the 1998 World Cup, the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the team that won the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup.
During the 1998 World Cup, Júnior Baiano played an important role as Brazil reached the final match in Paris. In a group stage match against Norway, which Brazil lost 2–1, he was involved in a play where Norway scored. He also fouled a player, leading to a penalty kick for Norway, which resulted in their winning goal.
Júnior Baiano's Achievements and Honours
Júnior Baiano won many trophies with different clubs and with the Brazilian national team.
Club Honours
- Flamengo
* Campeonato Carioca: 1991, 1996, 2004 * Copa do Brasil: 1990 * Campeonato Brasileiro: 1992 * Copa de Oro: 1996
- São Paulo
* Recopa Sul-Americana: 1994 * Copa Conmebol: 1994
- Palmeiras
* Copa do Brasil: 1998 * Copa Mercosur: 1998 * Copa Libertadores: 1999 * Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1999
- Vasco da Gama
* Campeonato Brasileiro: 2000 * Copa Mercosur: 2000 * FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2000
- Internacional
* Campeonato Gaúcho: 2002
- Shanghai Shenhua
* Chinese Super League: 2003
- Brasiliense
* Campeonato Brasiliense: 2008
International Honours
- Brazil
* FIFA Confederations Cup: 1997
Individual Awards
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1995–96
- Bola de Prata: 1997
Júnior Baiano's Family Life
Júnior Baiano has a brother named Jorginho Baiano, who was also a professional footballer. Jorginho played for clubs like Bahia, Portuguesa, and Grêmio in the 1990s. Júnior's son, Patrick, also became a professional footballer, following in his father's footsteps.
See also
In Spanish: Júnior Baiano para niños
