Irineu Calixto Couto (born 27 March 1983), or simply Irineu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Irineu Calixto Couto | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2001 | Cruzeiro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2008 | Cruzeiro | 23 | (1) |
| 2005 | → Ipatinga (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | → Ipatinga (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | → Braga (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Flamengo (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2007 | → Marília (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Académica (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Denizlispor | 22 | (0) |
| 2009 | Juventude | 20 | (2) |
| 2010 | Paraná | 26 | (2) |
| 2011 | ABC | 13 | (0) |
| 2012 | Duque de Caxias | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | ASA | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | Betim | ||
| 2014 | América TO | ||
| 2015 | Doze | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in São Paulo, Irineu started his professional career at Cruzeiro. He also loaned to Ipatinga twice, from December 2004 to April 2005 (along with Diego da Silva) and in April 2006, which he played for the club at the national cup (2005 and 2006). Originally loaned to the club until the end of year, he left for Portuguese side Sporting Braga in August 2006.[2][3] He also signed a new three-year contract with Cruzeiro in July 2005.[4] In January 2007 he returned to Brazil and loaned to Flamengo.[5]
In August 2007 he left for Marília.[6]
In January 2008 he was loaned to Portuguese Primeira Liga side Académica.[7] The team avoided from relegation.
In July 2008, he signed a three-year contract with Denizlispor[8] after his contract with Cruzeiro expired.
In September 2009 he returned to Brazil for a third time, for Juventude.[9][10] After the season, he left for Paraná.[11] In 2011, he left for newly promoted side ABC.[12]
Honours
edit- Brazilian Cup: 2003
- Brazilian League Série A: 2003
- Minas Gerais State League: 2003, 2004, 2006
- Rio de Janeiro State League: 2007
- Guanabara Cup: 2007
References
edit- ^ Irineu at Soccerway
- ^ "RELATÓRIO DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS INTERNACIONAIS EM 2006". Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) (in Portuguese). 22 January 2007. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Zagueiro Irineu, ex-Cruzeiro, já treina com o Braga". Jornal da Midia (in Portuguese). 11 July 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "BID ACUMULATIVO SÉRIE A /2005". CBF (in Portuguese). 8 November 2005. Archived from the original on 29 May 2006. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ^ "Flamengo anuncia contratação de Irineu". Terra Brasil (in Portuguese). 24 December 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Dispensado pelo Flamengo, Irineu acerta com o Marília". O Globo (in Portuguese). 24 August 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Académica contrata o zagueiro Irineu". GLOBOESPORTE.COM. 14 January 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "DENİZLİSPOR 'SAMBA' YAPTI". habervitrini (in Turkish). 2 July 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Juventude contrata zagueiro Irineu, ex-Flamengo". O Globo (in Portuguese). 12 September 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 18/09/2009". CBF (in Portuguese). 18 September 2009. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Zagueiro Irineu chega ao Paraná". Paraná Clube (in Portuguese). 18 December 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Mais Querido contrata o zagueiro Irineu". ABC FC (in Portuguese). 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
External links
edit- Portuguese Liga Profile (2007–08) at LPFP.pt (2006–07 season) (in Portuguese)
- Irineu at Sambafoot (archived)
- soccerterminal (in German) [dead link]
- Guardian Stats Centre
- Irineu at the Turkish Football Federation
- Futpedia (in Portuguese)