Jean Carlo Witte facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jean Carlo Witte | ||
| Date of birth | September 24, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2000 | Santos | 71 | (5) |
| 2000–2001 | Bahia | 38 | (4) |
| 2002–2006 | FC Tokyo | 141 | (9) |
| 2007–2010 | Shonan Bellmare | 124 | (12) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jean Carlo Witte (born on September 24, 1977) is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born in Blumenau, Santa Catarina. Jean played as a defender, meaning his main role was to protect his team's goal and stop opponents from scoring.
He played for several famous clubs during his career. He also represented Brazil as part of their Under-20 national team.
Jean's Football Journey
Jean Carlo Witte started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for a well-known club called Santos from 1995 to 2000. During this time, he also played for the Brazilian Under-20 team in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. This was a big international tournament for young players.
After playing for Santos, Jean moved to another Brazilian club, Bahia. He played there for about a year, from 2000 to 2001.
Playing in Japan
In 2002, Jean made a big move to Japan. He joined FC Tokyo, a team in the top Japanese league, the J1 League. He stayed with FC Tokyo for five seasons, until 2006. During his time there, he played in many matches and became an important part of the team's defense.
After leaving FC Tokyo, Jean joined Shonan Bellmare in 2007. This team played in the J2 League, which is the second division in Japan. He helped Shonan Bellmare get promoted back to the J1 League in 2009. He continued to play for them until 2010, before ending his professional career.
Achievements and Honors
Jean Carlo Witte helped his teams achieve success during his career.
Team Success
- J.League Cup Champions: In 2004, Jean was part of the FC Tokyo team that won the J.League Cup. This is a major cup competition in Japanese football.
See also
In Spanish: Jean Carlo Witte para niños
