Pereira (footballer, born 1960) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luiz Carlos Pereira | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||
| 1996–1998 | Consadole Sapporo | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Luiz Carlos Pereira (born 6 March 1960) is a former Brazilian football player. He was a strong defender known for his skills on the field. People often called him "The Spanish Goose." Pereira played most of his professional career in Japan, becoming a very important player there.
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Playing Career Highlights
Luiz Carlos Pereira started his professional football journey in Brazil. However, he became famous for his time playing in Japan. He joined Verdy Kawasaki in 1992. This team was one of the top clubs in Japan's J1 League.
Time with Verdy Kawasaki
Pereira played for Verdy Kawasaki from 1992 to 1995. During these years, he was a key part of their defense. He helped the team win many important championships. His strong play made him a fan favorite.
Moving to Consadole Sapporo
After his successful time at Verdy Kawasaki, Pereira moved to Consadole Sapporo in 1996. He played there until 1998. He continued to show his defensive skills and leadership. He retired from playing professional football after the 1998 season.
Awards and Achievements
Luiz Carlos Pereira had a very successful career. He won many awards and championships. These honors show how talented and important he was as a player.
Individual Honors
- J. League Most Valuable Player (MVP): In 1994, Pereira was named the Most Valuable Player of the J. League. This award goes to the best player in the entire league for that season. It is a huge honor for any footballer.
- J. League Best Eleven: He was chosen for the J. League Best Eleven team twice, in 1993 and 1994. This means he was considered one of the best 11 players in the league during those years.
- Japanese Footballer of the Year: In 1994, he was also named the Japanese Footballer of the Year. This award recognizes the top player in Japanese football.
Team Honors
Pereira also helped his teams win many championships:
- Campeonato Baiano: He won this Brazilian state championship three times: in 1986, 1987, and 1988.
- J1 League: He won Japan's top football league title twice with Verdy Kawasaki, in 1993 and 1994.
- J League Cup: He also won the J. League Cup with Verdy Kawasaki in 1993 and 1994.
- Japanese Super Cup: His team won the Japanese Super Cup in 1994.
External links
- Pereira at J.League Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- CBF BID
See also
In Spanish: Luiz Carlos Pereira para niños
