Túlio (footballer, born 1976) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Túlio Lustosa Seixas Pinheiro | ||
| Date of birth | April 25, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Brasília, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1994 | Goiás | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–2000 | Goiás | 78 | (3) |
| 2001–2002 | Al-Hilal | 12 | (1) |
| 2002 | Goiás | 20 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Botafogo | 48 | (4) |
| 2005–2006 | Oita Trinita | 44 | (3) |
| 2007–2008 | Botafogo | 54 | (7) |
| 2009 | Corinthians | 0 | (0) |
| 2009 | Grêmio | 32 | (0) |
| 2010 | Goiás | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Figueirense | 73 | (0) |
| 2013 | Sobradinho | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 361 | (18) | |
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Túlio Lustosa Seixas Pinheiro, known simply as Túlio, is a former Brazilian football player. He was born on April 25, 1976, in Brasília, Brazil. Túlio played as a defensive midfielder. This position means he helped protect his team's defense and win the ball back. He had a long and exciting career playing for many different clubs. Most of his career was spent in Brazil, but he also played in Saudi Arabia and Japan.
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Túlio's Football Journey
Túlio started his youth career at Goiás in 1993. He then moved up to play for their main team in 1995.
Playing for Goiás
Túlio played for Goiás for many years. His first period there was from 1995 to 2001. He returned to Goiás in 2002 and again in 2010. During his time at Goiás, he played in many matches. He was part of the team that won several important championships.
Adventures Abroad: Saudi Arabia and Japan
In 2001, Túlio moved to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. This was his first time playing football outside of Brazil. After a short time there, he returned to Goiás. Later, in 2005, Túlio played for Oita Trinita in Japan. He spent two seasons there, from 2005 to 2006. Playing in Japan was a new experience for him.
Back in Brazil: Botafogo and Other Clubs
Túlio played for Botafogo from 2003 to 2005, and again from 2007 to 2008. He was an important player for them. He also played for other big Brazilian clubs. These included Corinthians in 2009 and Grêmio in the same year. Later, he joined Figueirense from 2010 to 2012. His last club was Sobradinho in 2013.
Throughout his career, Túlio played a total of 371 league games. He scored 18 goals in these matches.
Túlio's Achievements
Túlio won several titles during his career. These wins show how successful he was as a player:
- Goiás State League: He won this championship many times with Goiás. These wins were in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. He won it again in 2003.
- Brazilian Center-West Cup: He helped Goiás win this cup in 2000.
- Rio de Janeiro's Cup: He won this cup with Botafogo in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Túlio Lustosa Seixas Pinheiro para niños
