Joãozinho
Brazilian footballer, played for Coritiba
Born
December 25th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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This Brazilian footballer was born in 1988 and developed a professional career primarily in Brazil. Played as a midfielder and made significant contributions to Coritiba during his time with the club. Gained recognition for his skills on the ball and tactical intelligence, which helped the team achieve notable successes in domestic competitions.
Played for Coritiba
Contributed to team successes
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