Vinicius Brito Explained

Vinicius Brito
Fullname:Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito
Birth Date:26 September 1982
Currentclub:Imbituba Futebol Clube
Position:Striker
Years1:2003
Years2:2004–2006
Years3:2007–
Clubs3:Imbituba Futebol Clube[1]
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Pcupdate:30 January 2010

Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito (born 26 September 1982 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Imbituba Futebol Clube.

Playing career

Brito began playing football with Clube Atlético Joseense in Brazil,[2] where he won Copa Paulista de Futebol in 2003. The following season he went abroad to Canada to sign with the Toronto Lynx on July 21, 2004.[3] He made his Lynx debut on July 25 in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Mustangs. Under Duncan Wilde Brito was confined to the bench for most of the season only appearing in matches for 45 minutes even when as a starter. Brito was still able to record his first goal for the Lynx on August 16 in 3-1 victory over Edmonton Aviators.[4] Despite his efforts the Lynx failed to clinch a playoff spot. In total he appeared in 8 matches and recorded one goal in his rookie season with Toronto.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RELAÇÃO DE RETORNOS AO BRASIL . 2010-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080528040634/http://www.cbf.com.br/bid/tb2007.htm . 2008-05-28 . dead .
  2. Web site: RELATÓRIO DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS INTERNACIONAIS EM 2004 . 2010-10-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091014114219/http://www.cbf.com.br/bid/ti2004.htm . 2009-10-14 . dead .
  3. Web site: LYNX ADD FIRE TO LINE UP! . 2010-01-30 . Toronto Lynx media release.
  4. Web site: A-League game between Toronto Lynx and Edmonton FC . 2010-01-30 . Toronto Lynx media release.