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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Antônio de Oliveira Martíns | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1966 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1989 | → Grêmio 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 | |||
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
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1996
- Copa do Brasil: 1997
- Supercopa do Brasil: 1990
- Recopa Sudamericana: 1996
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1996
- Phillips Cup: 1986
- Paraná
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1992
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1991, 1993, 1994
- Athletico Paranaense
- Brazil U20
References edit
- ^ "João Antônio de Oliveira Martíns". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? João Antõnio (Ex-meia do Grêmio, Paraná e Bahia)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
External links edit
- João Antônio at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)