Renato (footballer, born 1957) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Renato Frederico | ||
| Date of birth | February 21, 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Morungaba, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1980 | Guarani | (70) | |
| 1980–1984 | São Paulo | 298 | (100) |
| 1985 | Botafogo | 17 | (2) |
| 1986–1989 | Atlético Mineiro | 205 | (59) |
| 1989–1992 | Nissan Motors / Yokohama Marinos | 64 | (36) |
| 1993 | Kashiwa Reysol | ||
| 1994–1996 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 1997 | Taubaté | ||
| International career | |||
| 1979–1987 | Brazil | 22 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carlos Renato Frederico (born on February 21, 1957), known simply as Renato, is a former Brazilian football player. He was an offensive midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field and helped create scoring chances for his team.
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Renato's Club Career
Renato had a long and successful career playing for many different football clubs. He started his professional journey in 1975 with Guarani, where he played until 1980.
Playing for Top Brazilian Teams
After Guarani, Renato joined São Paulo in 1980 and stayed there for four years. He then played for Botafogo in 1985. From 1986 to 1989, he was a key player for Atlético Mineiro.
Playing in Japan
Later in his career, Renato moved to Japan. He played for Nissan Motors / Yokohama Marinos from 1989 to 1992. He also played for Kashiwa Reysol in 1993. These moves showed his talent was recognized internationally.
Later Career in Brazil
Renato returned to Brazil and played for Ponte Preta from 1994 to 1996. He finished his playing career in 1997 with Esporte Clube Taubaté.
Renato's International Career
Renato also represented his country, Brazil, on the international stage. He played 22 matches for the Brazilian national team between July 1979 and October 1983. During this time, he scored three goals for his country.
He was part of the Brazilian squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Although he was on the substitute's bench for several games, he did not get to play in any matches during that tournament.
Awards and Achievements
Renato won several important titles throughout his career:
- He won one Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1978 with Guarani. This is Brazil's top national league.
- He won the São Paulo State Tournament twice, in 1980 and 1981, with São Paulo.
- He also won the Minas Gerais State Tournament twice, in 1986 and 1988, with Atlético Mineiro.
- In Japan, he won the Japan Soccer League Division 1 in 1990 with Nissan Motors.
- Renato received the Brazilian Silver Ball Award in 1987. This award recognizes one of the best players in the Brazilian league each year.
- He was also the top scorer in the Japan Soccer League First Division in both the 1989–90 and 1990–91 seasons.
See also
In Spanish: Renato (futbolista) para niños
