Vinicius Brito
Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito (born 26 September 1982 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Imbituba Futebol Clube.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito | ||
Date of birth | September 26, 1982 | ||
Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Imbituba Futebol Clube | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003 | Clube Atlético Joseense | ||
2004–2006 | Toronto Lynx | 8 | (1) |
2007– | Imbituba Futebol Clube[1] | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 January 2010 |
Playing career
Brito began playing football with Clube Atlético Joseense in Brazil,[2] where he won Copa Paulista de Futebol in 2003. The following season he went abroad to Canada to sign with the Toronto Lynx on July 21, 2004.[3] He made his Lynx debut on July 25 in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Mustangs. Under Duncan Wilde Brito was confined to the bench for most of the season only appearing in matches for 45 minutes even when as a starter. Brito was still able to record his first goal for the Lynx on August 16 in 3-1 victory over Edmonton Aviators.[4] Despite his efforts the Lynx failed to clinch a playoff spot. In total he appeared in 8 matches and recorded one goal in his rookie season with Toronto.
References
- "RELAÇÃO DE RETORNOS AO BRASIL". Archived from the original on 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- "RELATÓRIO DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS INTERNACIONAIS EM 2004". Archived from the original on 2009-10-14. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- "LYNX ADD FIRE TO LINE UP!". Toronto Lynx media release. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- "A-League game between Toronto Lynx and Edmonton FC". Toronto Lynx media release. Retrieved 2010-01-30.