Magnum (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Magnum Rafael Farias Tavares | ||
| Date of birth | March 24, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Belém, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2001 | Carajás | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002 | Tuna Luso | ||
| 2002–2003 | Paysandu | 35 | (6) |
| 2004–2005 | Vitória | ||
| 2005 | Iraty | 28 | (1) |
| 2005 | → Santos (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2006 | Iraty | ||
| 2006–2007 | Kawasaki Frontale | 38 | (11) |
| 2008–2010 | Nagoya Grampus | 48 | (12) |
| 2011 | Ulsan Hyundai | 4 | (0) |
| 2011 | São Caetano | 5 | (0) |
| 2012 | Remo | ||
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Magnum Rafael Farias Tavares, known simply as Magnum, is a Brazilian professional football player. He was born on March 24, 1982, in Belém, Brazil. Magnum plays as an attacking midfielder. This means he helps create scoring chances for his team from the middle of the field.
Magnum has played for several football clubs in Brazil, Japan, and South Korea. Some of his well-known teams include Paysandu, Vitória, and Santos in Brazil. He also played for Kawasaki Frontale and Nagoya Grampus in Japan.
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Magnum's Football Journey
Magnum began his football career in Brazil. He played for youth teams before joining professional clubs. His journey took him to different leagues and countries.
Early Career in Brazil
Magnum started playing professionally in 2002. He joined Tuna Luso first. Later, he moved to Paysandu. He played 35 games for Paysandu and scored 6 goals.
After Paysandu, he played for Vitória. In 2005, he was loaned to Santos, a famous Brazilian club. He played 5 games for Santos during his loan period.
Playing in Japan
In 2006, Magnum moved to Japan. He joined Kawasaki Frontale, a team in the J1 League. He quickly became an important player there. For Kawasaki Frontale, he played 38 games and scored 11 goals over two seasons.
His good performance led him to another Japanese club, Nagoya Grampus. He played for Nagoya Grampus from 2008 to 2010. During his time there, he played 48 games and scored 12 goals. He helped his team in both league matches and cup competitions.
Time in South Korea and Return to Brazil
In 2011, Magnum moved to South Korea. He played for Ulsan Hyundai in the K League 1. After a short period in South Korea, he returned to Brazil.
Back in Brazil, he played for São Caetano. In 2012, he joined Remo. His career shows he was a versatile player who adapted to different football styles.
Career Highlights
Magnum played a total of 191 league games in his career. He scored 32 goals in these matches. He also played in various cup tournaments. These included the Copa do Brasil in Brazil, the Emperor's Cup and J.League Cup in Japan, and the Korean FA Cup and K-League Cup in South Korea.
He also took part in international club competitions. These included matches in South America and Asia. His career shows he was a dedicated player who contributed to his teams.
See also
In Spanish: Magnum Rafael Farias Tavares para niños
