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) | ||
| Playing position | 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 | ||
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Sandro Chaves de Assis Rosa, born on May 19, 1973, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He played as a defensive midfielder. Sandro spent most of his football career in Japan, where he moved to finish his high school studies.
He played for well-known Japanese clubs like FC Tokyo and Oita Trinita in the top division, the J1 League. Later, he also played for the Polish team Pogoń Szczecin in their main league, the Ekstraklasa.
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About Sandro
Sandro Chaves de Assis Rosa was born in Brazil. He moved to Japan when he was younger to attend high school. This is where his professional football journey really began. He became a key player in Japanese football for many years.
Playing Career in Japan
Sandro started his professional career in Japan. He first played for JEF United Ichihara Chiba from 1992 to 1996. After that, he joined Honda FC for a year in 1997.
His career continued with FC Tokyo, where he played from 1998 to 2001. He was an important player for them, helping the team. Then, he moved to Oita Trinita and played there from 2002 to 2004. During his time in Japan, he played in both the J1 League (the top league) and the J2 League. He played many games and scored some goals for these teams.
Playing Career in Europe
After many years in Japan, Sandro moved to Europe. In 2005, he joined Pogoń Szczecin, a team in Poland. He played in the Ekstraklasa, which is Poland's highest football league. After his time in Poland, he briefly played for ABC Futebol Clube and Ceará Sporting Club back in Brazil.
What is a Defensive Midfielder?
Sandro played as a defensive midfielder. This is a very important position in football. A defensive midfielder plays in front of the team's defenders. Their main job is to protect the defense and stop the other team from scoring. They often win the ball back from opponents and then pass it to their teammates to start attacks. It requires a lot of energy and good tactical thinking.
See also
In Spanish: Sandro Chaves de Assis Rosa para niños
