How old is Juninho Pernambucano?

47 years (January 30, 1975)Juninho Pernambucano / Age

What is Juninho doing now?

And Juninho is back and ready to do it all over again. Alongside head coach Tite, he is plotting a way for Brazil to reconquer the global crown. He was was director at Ituano FC when in 2019 he succeeded Arsenal’s Edu Gaspar as Brazil’s national team co-ordinator.

When did Juninho leave Lyon?

2009
Juninho was a key player for the Lyon teams that won seven Ligue 1 titles in a row between 2002 and 2008. He left the club in 2009 and returned a decade later as sporting director, bringing in compatriot Sylvinho as the team’s coach — a spell that lasted just 11 matches.

What clubs did Juninho play for?

Brazil national football teamJuninho Paulista / Current team (staff)The Brazil national football team, nicknamed Seleção Canarinho, represents Brazil in men’s international football and is administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation, the governing body for football in Brazil. They have been a member of FIFA since 1923 and a member of CONMEBOL since 1916. Wikipedia

When did Juninho join Middlesbrough?

October 1995
In October 1995, Juninho signed for English club Middlesbrough for £4.75 million, just months after they had been promoted to the English top-flight FA Premier League. Then aged 22, Juninho had been tracked by numerous European top clubs, and it was a major surprise when he signed for “the Teessiders”.

How many free kicks did Juninho take?

The Brazilian dead-ball specialist is widely revered as one of the best free-kick takers of all time, with Juninho leaving fans in awe at his brilliance. PopFoot compiled the data and found that Juninho scored an incredible 74 times from the free-kick spot in his club football career.

Who signed Juninho?

Signed by Manchester United legend, Juninho played two matches in one night, wore newspaper in his boots and wanted to punch Newcastle star and run. The 1990s were a crazy time for clubs in the Premier League as exotic overseas stars started to descend on these shores.

Where is Juninho now?

In an airy, well-lit office at the headquarters of the CBF, Brazil’s football association, Juninho sits behind a grand, expensive-looking wooden desk.

What made Juninho so good at Lyon?

At Lyon, Juninho made himself especially noted for his accurate, powerful and varied set pieces. As well as often being ranked the world’s greatest free kick exponent, Juninho was a noted passer, providing many assists, and his leadership abilities prompted Lyon manager Gérard Houllier to name him team captain.

What happened to Juninho after Lyon?

Following his departure from Lyon in 2009, Juninho played in Qatar with Al-Gharafa and in the United States with New York Red Bulls. The latter stint was wedged between two spells back at Vasco, where he ultimately retired in 2013.

Did Juninho play for New York Red Bulls?

On 17 December 2012, Juninho signed for Major League Soccer team New York Red Bulls. He made his first appearance for the team on a friendly match against Malmö, in which he was a starter. On 3 March 2013 Juninho made his official debut for Red Bulls, playing the full time in a 3–3 draw against Portland Timbers.

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