Wilson Júnior

Brazilian footballer with notable career

Wilson Júnior - Brazilian footballer with notable career
Born

October 27th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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Born in Brazil on October 27, 1976, this footballer had a prominent career in the sport. He played primarily as a goalkeeper, featuring for several clubs in Brazil and abroad. The player achieved recognition for strong performances with teams such as São Paulo FC and SC Internacional. Contributions helped teams secure domestic and international titles during tenure.

Played for São Paulo FC

Played for SC Internacional

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