Claudinho (footballer, born 1968)
Brazilian association footballer
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Claudio da Silva Pinto (born 12 June 1968) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a midfielder or striker for Porto Alegre.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Claudio da Silva Pinto | ||
| Date of birth | 12 June 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Positions | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1992 | Juventude | ||
| 1993–1994 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| 1994 | Santo André | ||
| 1994 | Vitória | ||
| 1994 | Barcelona | ||
| 1995 | Atlético Goianiense | ||
| 1996 | Bahia | ||
| 1997–1999 | Atlético Morelia | ||
| 1999–2000 | Monterrey | ||
| 2000 | Pachuca | ||
| 2001 | Puebla | ||
| 2001–2002 | La Piedad | ||
| 2002 | Celaya | ||
| 2003 | Colibríes de Morelos | ||
| 2003–2004 | Pachuca | ||
| 2004 | Huracanes de Colima | ||
| 2005–2006 | Porto Alegre | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Claudinho is a native of Bom Jesus, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.[1][2]
Playing career
In 1997, he signed for Mexican side Atlético Morelia.[3] In 1999, he signed for Mexican side Monterrey.[4]
Style of play
Claudinho mainly operated as a striker and was known for "his physique that was not as athletic as possible".[5]
Post-playing career
After retiring from professional football, Claudinho worked as a businessman in Brazil.[6]
Personal life
Claudinho has two sons.[7] One of them, is also a footballer (Mauricio Caprini).[8]
