Júnior Baiano facts for kids
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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 March 14, 1970), known as Júnior or Júnior Baiano, is a former Brazilian professional footballer. He played as a strong centre-back (a defensive player) and was famous for his powerful style. He got the nickname "Baiano" because he comes from the state of Bahia in Brazil.
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Playing for Clubs
Júnior Baiano started his football journey in the late 1980s. His first big club was Flamengo, where he played in Brazil's top league, the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Over 15 years, Júnior Baiano played for many teams. He even played in Germany for Werder Bremen. He faced a difficult time there, which led to his contract ending. After that, he played in China and for many different clubs across Brazil.
He won several important titles during his career:
- He won the Campeonato Carioca (a state championship) twice with Flamengo in 1991 and 2004.
- With Flamengo, he also won the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro.
- He helped São Paulo win the Copa CONMEBOL and the Recopa Sul-Americana in 1994.
- One of his biggest wins was the Copa Libertadores with Palmeiras in 1999.
Júnior Baiano first retired from playing at the end of 2005. However, in 2006, he returned to play for América (RJ) to help them avoid being moved down to a lower league. Later, he joined Brasiliense in 2007. In 2009, after a short time with Volta Redonda, he played for Miami FC in the United States.
Playing for Brazil
Júnior Baiano also played for the Brazil national team. He earned 25 caps (played 25 games) for his country between 1997 and 1998.
He was part of the Brazil squad that played in the 1998 World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Brazil reached the final of the 1998 World Cup in Paris. He also played in the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup and helped Brazil win the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Career Achievements
Júnior Baiano won many trophies and awards throughout his career. Here are some of his main achievements:
Club Trophies
- 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
- Vasco da Gama
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 2000
- Copa Mercosur: 2000
- Internacional
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2002
- Shanghai Shenhua
- Chinese Super League: 2003
- Brasiliense
- Campeonato Brasiliense: 2008
International Trophies
- Brazil
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 1997
Individual Awards
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1995–96
- Bola de Prata: 1997
Personal Life
Júnior Baiano comes from a family of footballers. His brother, Jorginho Baiano, also played professional football for clubs like Bahia and Grêmio in the 1990s. Júnior Baiano's son, Patrick, has also become a professional footballer, following in his father's footsteps.
See also
In Spanish: Júnior Baiano para niños
