Toninho (footballer, born 1977) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Bezerra Brandão | ||
| Date of birth | December 21, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Araraquara, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1996 | Ferroviária | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996 | CSA | ||
| 1996–1997 | Corinthians-AL | ||
| 1997–1998 | Corinthians | ||
| 1999–2000 | Juventus-SP | ||
| 2001–2006 | Omiya Ardija | 222 | (19) |
| 2007 | Paraná | ||
| 2008 | Rio Claro | ||
| 2008 | Caxias | ||
| 2009 | Sertãozinho | ||
| 2010 | União São João | ||
| 2011 | ASA | 28 | (1) |
| 2012 | XV de Piracicaba | 6 | (1) |
| 2012 | Grêmio Barueri | ||
| 2012 | Boa Esporte | 9 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Antonio Bezerra Brandão, or simply Toninho, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on December 21, 1977. Toninho played as a central defender, which means his main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals.
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Toninho's Football Journey
Toninho started his football career in Brazil. He played for several youth teams and then for professional clubs. These included CSA and Corinthians in Brazil.
Playing in Japan: Omiya Ardija
Toninho spent a big part of his career playing in Japan. From 2001 to 2006, he played for a team called Omiya Ardija. This was his longest time with one club.
- He played 222 league games for Omiya Ardija.
- He scored 19 goals during his time there.
- In 2005, his team, Omiya Ardija, moved up to the J1 League. This is the top football league in Japan.
Later Career in Brazil
After playing in Japan, Toninho returned to Brazil. He continued his career with several different clubs. He played for teams like Paraná, Rio Claro, and Caxias.
He also played for ASA in 2011. In 2012, he played for XV de Piracicaba and Boa Esporte. Toninho finished his professional playing career after 2012.
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Antônio Bezerra Brandão para niños
