Position: Defender
Age: 28
Date of Birth: 08/28/1984
Birth Place: Recife, Brazil
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Biography:
2012-13: Stats
2011-12: Recorded his MISL career high for blocks in a season with 27.
2009-10: Suffered a season ending injury in January... Tallied 11 points and six assists... Was sixth on the team in blocks with 12.
2008-09: Physical defender recorded 16 points and 19 blocks in second U.S. pro season ... High point performance was in 14-10 win over Chicago on Dec. 31 (2 2PG, 1 A).
2007-08: Named to the MISL All-Rookie Team
Professional career: Move from midfield to defense midway through rookie year proved beneficial ... Had a hat trick against Orlando on March 9 ... Scored magnificent goal against New Jersey on March 16, faking keeper Tony Meola off his feet and then flicking the ball over him into the net. Video clip of the shot has logged more than 50,000 views on YouTube ...
International career: Led Sport Club Paulo Afonso, a futsal team, to the Bahia State Championship in 2005 with 16 goals ... Played for Real Moitense in the Superliga national championship tournament. |
