João Antônio (footballer)

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João Antônio
Personal information
Full name João Antônio de Oliveira Martíns
Date of birth (1966-06-14) 14 June 1966 (age 57)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Youth career
Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1991 Grêmio
1989Grêmio Maringá (loan)
1991–1995 Paraná
1995 Atlético Paranaense
1995–1996 Bahia
1996–1997 Grêmio
1997–1998 Mogi Mirim
1998 Internacional
1998 Figueirense
1999 Joinville
2000 América-SP
International career
1985 Brazil U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 May 2024

João Antônio de Oliveira Martíns (born 14 June 1966), simply known as João Antônio, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Career[edit]

Revealed by the youth sectors of Grêmio FBPA, João Antônio played most of his career for the club, and two spells from 1984 to 1991 and later in 1996–1997, making a total of 210 appearances in addition to numerous achievements. He also had a notable spell at Paraná Clube, having been part of three state titles and Série B in 1992.[1] After finishing his career as a player, he graduated in physical education.[2]

João Antônio was also part of the Brazil under-20 team in 1985, becoming South American and World Champion.[3]

Honours[edit]

Grêmio
Paraná
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil U20

References[edit]

  1. ^ "João Antônio de Oliveira Martíns". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Que fim levou? João Antõnio (Ex-meia do Grêmio, Paraná e Bahia)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  3. ^ "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 16 May 2024.

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