Fonseca (footballer, born 1966)

Antônio João da Fonseca (born 11 April 1966), simply known as Fonseca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[1][2]

Fonseca
Personal information
Full name Antônio João da Fonseca
Date of birth (1966-04-11) 11 April 1966 (age 58)
Place of birth Taguaí, Brazil
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
–1984 XV de Jaú
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984 XV de Jaú
1984–1989 São Paulo 125 (3)
1989–1992 União São João
1992–1993 Ferroviária
1993Anapolina (loan)
1994 Joinville
1994 XV de Jaú
1996 Botafogo-SP
1998 Ferroviária
1999 Brusque
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 September 2023

Career

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He started on the right back of XV de Jaú. At São Paulo FC, he stood out for his enormous versatility, capable of playing at any point in the defensive sector. Fonseca took one of the decisive penalties that gave the club the 1986 Campeonato Brasileiro title.[3][4]

Honours

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São Paulo

References

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  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Esquadrão Imortal - São Paulo 1985-1987". Esquadrões Imortais (in Portuguese). 11 January 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  3. ^ "A conquista do Campeonato Brasileiro de 1986". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Que fim levou? Fonseca (ex-lateral do São Paulo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 September 2023.
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