Douglas Augusto
Footballer at Corinthians and Brazil U23
Born
January 13th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Professional footballer began career at Corinthians, a prominent Brazilian club. Played as a midfielder, contributing to the team's successes in domestic competitions. Represented Brazil at the U23 level, participating in various international tournaments. Demonstrated strong technical skills and versatility on the field, earning recognition for performances in both club and national team settings.
Played for Corinthians in the Campeonato Brasileiro
Represented Brazil in the 2019 Toulon Tournament
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