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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