Juninho Capixaba Explained

Juninho Capixaba
Fullname:Luis Antônio da Rocha Júnior
Birth Date:6 July 1997
Birth Place:Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, Brazil
Height:1.76 m
Position:Left back
Currentclub:Red Bull Bragantino
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:Bahia
Years1:2015–2017
Caps1:26
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Grêmio (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:5
Years4:2019–2022
Caps4:15
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Bahia (loan)
Caps5:56
Goals5:0
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Fortaleza (loan)
Caps6:38
Goals6:3
Years7:2023–
Caps7:33
Goals7:2
Club-Update:23:16, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Luis Antônio da Rocha Júnior (born 6 July 1997), known as Juninho Capixaba, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Red Bull Bragantino.

Club career

Bahia

Born in Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Juninho finished his formation with Bahia.[1] He made his first team debut on 7 November 2015, starting in a 2–1 home loss against Santa Cruz for the Série B championship.[2]

Juninho did not feature in any league matches during the 2016 campaign, which ended in promotion, and mainly appeared for the under-20 squad.[3] Ahead of the 2017 season, he faced competition with new signings Matheus Reis and Pablo Armero, starting the year as a third-choice.

Juninho made his Série A debut on 6 August 2017, coming on as a second-half substitute for Armero in a 2–1 home win against São Paulo.[4] He finished the tournament with 17 appearances, being an undisputed starter during the final stages.

Corinthians

On 5 January 2018, Juninho signed a four-year contract with Corinthians, mainly as a replacement to Sevilla-bound Guilherme Arana.[5]

Grêmio

Juninho was loaned out to Grêmio in July 2018 for a fee of 1.3 millioner euros. On 16 May 2019, the deal was turned permanent.

Honours

Club

Bahia

2017

2020

Corinthians

2018

Fortaleza

2022

2022

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juninho Capixaba: "Nunca perdi a esperança". Juninho Capixaba: "I never lost faith". A Tarde. pt. 4 September 2017. 2 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Santa Cruz vira para cima do Bahia e seca Sampaio para permanecer no G-4. Santa Cruz complete comeback over Bahia and jinx Sampaio to remain in the G-4. Globo Esporte. pt. 7 November 2015. 2 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Juninho Capixaba vibra com oportunidade no profissional e agradece a Guto Ferreira. Juninho Capixaba celebrates with opportunity in the main squad and thanks Guto Ferreira. Bahia Notícias. pt. 31 January 2017. 2 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Em confronto direto contra o Z-4, Bahia respira com vitória e afunda o São Paulo. In a direct confrontation against the Z-4, Bahia take air with a victory and sink São Paulo. Globo Esporte. pt. 6 August 2017. 2 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Corinthians anuncia a contratação do lateral-esquerdo Juninho Capixaba. Corinthians announce the signing of left-back Juninho Capixaba. Globo Esporte. pt. 5 January 2018. 8 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Sem Abel, Palmeiras domina seleção do Paulistão; veja time ideal e outros prêmios. Without Abel, Palmeiras dominate the Paulistão best XI; see the team and other awards. ge. pt-BR. 10 April 2023. 12 April 2023.
  7. Web site: Vice, Santos domina a seleção do Campeonato Paulista; Abel, do Palmeiras, é o melhor técnico. Runners-up, Santos dominate the Campeonato Paulista Best XI; Abel, from Palmeiras, is the best head coach. ge. pt-BR. 8 April 2024. 9 April 2024.