Sandro (footballer, born 1973) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sandro Chaves de Assis Rosa | ||
| Date of birth | 19 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Portuguesa | |||
| Shibuya Makuhari High School | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1996 | JEF United Ichihara | 72 | (3) |
| 1997 | Honda | 28 | (2) |
| 1998–2001 | FC Tokyo | 123 | (4) |
| 2002–2004 | Oita Trinita | 89 | (7) |
| 2005 | ABC | ||
| 2005–2006 | Pogoń Szczecin | 4 | (0) |
| 2006 | Ceará | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sandro Chaves de Assis Rosa, born on May 19, 1973, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He played as a defensive midfielder. This means his main job on the field was to protect his team's goal and win the ball back from opponents. Sandro spent most of his football career playing in Japan, where he also completed his high school studies.
He played for well-known teams like FC Tokyo and Oita Trinita in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Later in his career, he also played for Pogoń Szczecin in Poland's top league, the Ekstraklasa.
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Sandro's Football Journey
Sandro's football career took him across different countries, starting in Japan and later moving to Europe.
Starting His Career in Japan
Sandro moved to Japan when he was younger to attend high school. While studying there, he also began his professional football journey. He played for several Japanese clubs, showing his talent as a midfielder. His first professional club was JEF United Ichihara. After that, he played for Honda before joining FC Tokyo.
Playing for FC Tokyo and Oita Trinita
Sandro became a key player for FC Tokyo. He played many matches for them in the J2 League and later in the J1 League. After his time with FC Tokyo, he moved to Oita Trinita. He continued to play in the J1 League with Oita Trinita, where he was known for his strong defensive skills. He spent several successful years with both of these teams.
Moving to Europe
After a long and successful period in Japan, Sandro decided to try playing football in Europe. He joined Pogoń Szczecin, a team that plays in the Ekstraklasa, which is the highest football league in Poland. This move allowed him to experience a different style of football.
Later Career
After his time in Poland, Sandro returned to Brazil. He played for clubs like ABC and Ceará before ending his professional playing career.
See also
In Spanish: Sandro Chaves de Assis Rosa para niños
