João Carlos (footballer, born 1972) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Carlos dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Sete Lagoas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1994 | Democrata–Sete Lagoas | ||
| 1994–1999 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1995 | → Democrata-GV (loan) | ||
| 1995 | → Mamoré (loan) | ||
| 1999–2001 | Corinthians | ||
| 2001–2002 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 2002–2003 | Cerezo Osaka | ||
| 2004 | Botafogo | ||
| 2005 | Paysandu | ||
| 2005 | América Mineiro | ||
| 2006 | Democrata–Sete Lagoas | ||
| 2006 | Ipatinga | ||
| International career | |||
| 1999 | Brazil | 10 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008 | Poços de Caldas | ||
| 2008–2009 | Democrata–Sete Lagoas | ||
| 2010 | Cristal | ||
| 2010 | Juventus-RS | ||
| 2010–2011 | Poços de Caldas | ||
| 2012 | Formiga (assistant) | ||
| 2012 | Poços de Caldas | ||
| 2013 | Guaxupé | ||
| 2013 | Patrocinense | ||
| 2014 | Minas Boca | ||
| 2016 | Villa Nova | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
João Carlos dos Santos, known simply as João Carlos, is a former Brazilian football player and manager. He was born on September 10, 1972. João Carlos played as a defender, which means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was a strong player who also had the chance to play for the Brazil national team. After his playing days, he became a football manager, guiding different teams.
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João Carlos's Football Journey
João Carlos started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for several important clubs throughout his time as a player.
Playing for Different Clubs
João Carlos began his journey with Democrata–Sete Lagoas in 1992. He then moved to Cruzeiro, one of Brazil's biggest clubs, where he played from 1994 to 1999. During this time, he also had loan spells at Democrata-GV and Mamoré.
In 1999, João Carlos joined Corinthians, another famous Brazilian team. He played there until 2001, helping them win important titles. After his time at Corinthians, he returned to Cruzeiro for a short period.
Later in his career, João Carlos also played internationally for Cerezo Osaka in Japan from 2002 to 2003. He then came back to Brazil, playing for clubs like Botafogo, Paysandu, and América Mineiro. He finished his playing career back at Democrata–Sete Lagoas and also played for Ipatinga in 2006.
Key Club Appearances
Throughout his club career, João Carlos played in many matches. For example, he played:
- 13 games for Cruzeiro between 1996 and 1998, scoring 1 goal.
- 26 games for Corinthians between 1999 and 2000, scoring 3 goals.
- 17 games for Cruzeiro in 2001, scoring 3 goals.
- 53 games for Cerezo Osaka in Japan between 2002 and 2003, scoring 5 goals.
In total, he played over 140 professional club matches and scored 15 goals.
Playing for Brazil
One of the biggest highlights of João Carlos's career was playing for the Brazil national team. He represented his country in 1999.
International Appearances and Goals
- João Carlos played 10 matches for the Brazil national team in 1999.
- He scored 1 goal for Brazil. This goal came on August 1, 1999, during the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup match against Saudi Arabia, where Brazil won 8–2.
Becoming a Manager
After retiring as a player, João Carlos decided to stay in football as a manager. He started his coaching career in 2008 with Poços de Caldas. He also managed his former club, Democrata–Sete Lagoas, from 2008 to 2009. He continued to coach various Brazilian clubs, including Cristal, Juventus-RS, Formiga (as an assistant), Patrocinense, and Villa Nova.
Trophies and Awards
João Carlos won several important titles during his playing career:
Corinthians
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1999 (This is the top football league in Brazil)
- FIFA Club World Championship: 2000 (This was a big international club tournament)
Brazil
- Copa América: 1999 (This is the main football competition for national teams in South America)
External links
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See also
In Spanish: João Carlos dos Santos para niños
