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Júnior
Jenílson Ângelo de Souza (Júnior) 02.jpg
Júnior playing for São Paulo in 2008
Personal information
Full name Jenílson Ângelo de Souza
Date of birth (1973-06-20) 20 June 1973 (age 52)
Place of birth Santo Antônio de Jesus, Brazil
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Left back
Youth career
1992–1994 Vitória
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 Vitória 18 (0)
1996–2000 Palmeiras 98 (3)
2000–2004 Parma 89 (3)
2003–2004 → Siena (loan) 12 (0)
2004–2008 São Paulo 89 (4)
2009–2010 Atlético Minero 26 (3)
2010 Goiás 16 (1)
Total 348 (14)
International career
1996–2004 Brazil 19 (1)
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Winner 2002 Korea/Japan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jenílson Ângelo de Souza, known to many as Júnior, is a famous Brazilian former football player. He was born on June 20, 1973. Júnior played as a left back, which is a defensive position on the field. He had a long and successful career playing for many top clubs and even for the Brazilian national team.

Júnior's Club Football Journey

Júnior started his football career in Brazil. He played for clubs like Vitória and Palmeiras. These teams are very well-known in Brazilian football.

Playing in Italy: Parma and Siena

From 2000 to 2004, Júnior moved to Italy. He played for Parma and Siena. While at Parma, he helped his team win the 2001–02 Coppa Italia in 2002. He even scored a very important goal in the final game against Juventus. This goal helped Parma win the cup!

Returning to Brazil: São Paulo and Other Teams

After his time in Italy, Júnior returned to Brazil. He played for São Paulo from 2004 to 2008. This was a very successful period for him. He then played for Atlético Mineiro and Goiás before ending his playing career.

Júnior's International Career with Brazil

Júnior also played for the Brazil national football team. He represented his country in 19 international matches between 1996 and 2004. He scored one goal for Brazil during this time.

Winning the World Cup in 2002

One of the biggest highlights of Júnior's career was being part of the Brazilian team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the most important football tournaments in the world. Júnior scored his only international goal during this World Cup against Costa Rica.

Other International Tournaments

Before the World Cup victory, Júnior also played for Brazil in other big tournaments. He was part of the squad for the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2001 Copa América. These tournaments helped him gain valuable experience on the international stage.

Júnior's Football Achievements

Júnior won many trophies throughout his career, both with his clubs and with the national team.

Club Trophies

International Trophies

Individual Awards

  • Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 1998

Images for kids

  • Jenílson Ângelo de Souza (Júnior) 02

    Júnior playing for São Paulo in 2008

See also

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