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Juninho Pernambucano
Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior, commonly known as Juninho Pernambucano or simply Juninho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who was most recently the sporting director of Ligue 1 club Lyon. A dead-ball specialist noted for his bending free kicks, in particular the knuckleball technique which he developed, Juninho has scored the most goals from free kicks (77) and is considered by…
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culture · Brazilian footballer and sporting director (born 1975) · association football player · journalist · also Juninho Pernambucano, Juninho, Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior, Pernambucano
Born 30 January 1975 · Q203451
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2026· 4 entries
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Terra: Juninho Pernambucano diz em sua rede social que “odeio fofoca e fofoqueiros”
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Terra: Juninho Pernambucano publica mensagem enigmática após declaração de Fellipe Bastos
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2024· 1 entry
Sporting News: Qual a treta entre Memphis Depay e Juninho Pernambucano?
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2021· 1 entry
Goal: Juninho Pernambucano quer deixar Lyon ao fim da temporada
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2019· 1 entry
R7.com: Juninho Pernambucano se manifesta após morte de Eurico
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2014· 1 entry
Bleacher Report: Juninho Pernambucano Announces Retirement at Age 39
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2013· 2 entries
Played for CR Vasco da Gama (2013–2014) — 21 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Red Bull New York (2013–2013) — 13 appearances, 0 goals.
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2011· 4 entries
Won: Qatar Crown Prince Cup with Al-Gharafa (2011).
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Tribuna do Norte: Juninho Pernambucano: “Existe a chance de voltar”
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Played for CR Vasco da Gama (2011–2012) — 50 appearances, 11 goals.
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Joined Vasco da Gama in 2011.
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2010· 3 entries
Won award: Qatar Football Association Player of the Year (2010).
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Won: Qatar Stars League with Al-Gharafa (2009–10).
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Won: Qatar Crown Prince Cup with Al-Gharafa (2010).
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2009· 4 entries
Won: Qatari Stars Cup with Al-Gharafa (2009).
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Juninho played in Qatar with Al-Gharafa and in the United States with New York Red Bulls
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Joined Al-Gharafa in 2009.
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Played for Al-Gharafa SC (2009–2011) — 40 appearances, 15 goals.
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2008· 3 entries
Won the French Coupe de France with Lyon (2007-2008).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2007–08).
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Won: Coupe de France with Lyon (2007–08).
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2007· 2 entries
Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2006–07).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2006–07).
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2006· 6 entries
Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year (2005–06).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2005–06).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2005–06).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (October 2006).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2005–06).
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Against Barcelona in 2007, against Nice in 2008, and a strike against Marseille in 2009—his final free kick goal for Lyon
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2005· 7 entries
Won the FIFA Confederations Cup with Lyon (2005).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (March 2005).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (February 2005).
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Won: Lunar New Year Cup with Brazil (2005).
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Won: FIFA Confederations Cup with Brazil (2005).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2004–05).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2004–05).
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2004· 3 entries
Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2003–04).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2003–04).
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Won: Trophée des Champions with Lyon (2004).
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2003· 2 entries
Won: Trophée des Champions with Lyon (2003).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2002–03).
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2002· 2 entries
Won: Trophée des Champions with Lyon (2002).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Lyon (2001–02).
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2001· 5 entries
Joined Division 1 side Lyon where he played for the next eight years, winning seven consecutive league titles and scoring 100 goals in 343 official appearances for the club
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Played for Olympique Lyonnais (2001–2009) — 248 appearances, 75 goals.
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The player won a preliminary injunction against Vasco da Gama, after which he became a free agent
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Juninho moved abroad to play for French club Lyon
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Joined Lyon in 2001.
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2000· 4 entries
Won the Brazilian Brasileirao with Vasco da Gama (2000).
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Won award: Revista Placar Bola de Prata (2000).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Vasco da Gama (2000).
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Won: Copa Mercosur with Vasco da Gama (2000).
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1999· 3 entries
Won: Torneio Rio-São Paulo with Vasco da Gama (1999).
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Played for Brazil men's national football team (1999–2006) — 40 appearances, 6 goals.
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Juninho played 40 games for the Brazil national team and scored six goals
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1998· 3 entries
Won the Copa Libertadores with Brazil (1998).
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Won: Campeonato Carioca with Vasco da Gama (1998).
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Won: Copa Libertadores with Vasco da Gama (1998).
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1997· 4 entries
Won the Brazilian Brasileirao with Vasco da Gama (1997).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Vasco da Gama (1997).
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And 2000, the Copa Libertadores in 1998, the Copa Mercosur in 2000, as well as the 2000 Brazilian Silver Ball award as one of the best Brazilian midfielders of the season
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And 2000, the Campeonato Carioca in 1998, the Rio-São Paulo Tournament in 1999, the Copa Libertadores in 1998, and the Copa Mercosur in 2000
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1995· 3 entries
Won: Toulon Tournament with Brazil (1995).
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Played for CR Vasco da Gama (1995–2001) — 111 appearances, 26 goals.
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Joined Vasco da Gama in 1995.
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1994· 2 entries
Won: Copa do Nordeste with Sport Recife (1994).
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Won: Campeonato Pernambucano with Sport Recife (1994).
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1993· 1 entry
Joined Sport Club do Recife in 1993.
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1992· 1 entry
Played for Sport Club do Recife (1992–1995) — 24 appearances, 3 goals.
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1975· 1 entry
Born 1975-01-30.
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