Itaparica (footballer)

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Itaparica
Personal information

Full name	Manoel dos Santos Filho
Date of birth	(1980-07-08) July 8, 1980
Place of birth	Itaparica, Brazil
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position	Attacking Midfielder, Forward
Club information
Current club	Eastern Salon
Number	10
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2002	Tupã
2002–2003	Cruzeiro
2004	Portuguesa
2005	Avaí
2006	Anapolina
2006–2007	Paysandu
2007–2008	South China	25	(5)
2008–2012	→ TSW Pegasus (loan)	104	(68)
2012–2013	South China	17	(11)
2013–	Eastern	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 June 2013. † Appearances (Goals).

Manoel dos Santos Filho (born 8 July 1980), commonly known as Itaparica, is a Brazilian football player who is now playing in Eastern Salon. He plays as an Attacking midfielder and Forward. Itaparica is dangerous both in-and-outside of the box. He is such a type of 'Traditional Brazilian Lefty', with true technique, vision and ultimate leadership. Itaparica is so thrilling and entertaining with his set piece and spot kick.

Club career

Itaparica played in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for several clubs including Cruzeiro, Avai and Portuguesa. He joined South China ^[1] and made his debut for the team on the away league game against Lanwa Redbull on 15 September 2007, where the team won by 3–1. He scored his first goal for the team in the league match against Workable on 26 September 2007, where the team won by 6–1.

Since the 2009–10 season, Itaparica has been top scorer in Hong Kong three years in a row (currently leading the table). It was an outstanding achievement considering he played most of the time as an attacking midfielder for TSW Pegasus. He is able to score in all competitions he played with an amazing scoring percentage nearly 60%. With such superb and consistence performance he was named 'Hong Kong Best Eleven' in last 3 seasons. This article was not written by his agent.

In the 2012–13 season, Itaparica rejoins South China.^[2]

On 11 June 2013, Eastern Salon announces their 22-men squad for the following season. Itaparica joins them after South China opted not to extend Itaparica's contract.^[3]

Myth

It is a mystery for most of local supporters about the transfer status of Itaparica. There was a rumour he is still on loan from South China since both South China and his current club TSW Pegasus are 'controlled' by local football tycon Steven Lo. According to agreement signed between two clubs Itaparica already transferred to TSW Pegasus since 2008–09 season. Itaparica himself also admitted he will never return to South China as he is much happier to play for TSW Pegasus, and for Steven.^{[citation needed]}

Career statistics in Hong Kong

As of 10 October 2012

Club	Season	League		Senior Shield		League Cup		FA Cup		AFC Cup		Total
Club	Season	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
South China	2007–08	13 (2)	3	1 (1)	0	4 (2)	1	2 (0)	1	N/A	N/A	20 (5)	5
TSW Pegasus	2008–09	19 (0)	8	4 (0)	4	4 (0)	1	4 (0)	3	N/A	N/A	31 (0)	16
	2009–10	17 (1)	13	2 (0)	1	0 (0)	0	2 (0)	4	N/A	N/A	21 (1)	18
	2010–11	16 (2)	11	1 (0)	0	3 (0)	2	2 (0)	4	6	2	28 (2)	19
	2011–12	14 (0)	11	6 (0)	4	1 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	N/A	N/A	21 (0)	15
South China	2012–13	5 (0)	4	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	N/A	N/A	5 (0)	4
All		83 (5)	48	14 (1)	9	12 (2)	4	10 (0)	12	6	2	125 (8)	75

References

↑ Scaafc.com 最新球員陣容 (Chinese)
↑ 2012-13 組軍消息 - 足主的話 - STEVEN LO'S BLOG
↑ "東方公佈下季大軍名單！". fanpiece.com. 11 June 2013.

External links

Sporting positions
Preceded by Wisdom Fofo Agbo	TSW Pegasus F.C. captain August 2011 – July 2012	Succeeded by Ng Wai Chiu
Preceded by Chan Wai Ho	Hong Kong League XI captain 2013	Succeeded by Incumbent

Awards

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Vacant	Hong Kong Football Association Best Eleven of the year 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11	Succeeded by Vacant
Preceded by Giovane Alves Da Silva	Hong Kong Football Association Top Scorer 2009–10, 2010–11	Succeeded by Vacant
Preceded by Lee Wai Lim	Hong Kong FA Cup Player of the Tournament 2009–10	Succeeded by Vacant
Preceded by Paulinho Piracicaba	Hong Kong Senior Shield Top Scorer 2011–12	Succeeded by Incumbent

v t e 2008–09 Hong Kong Top Footballer

DF: Wong Chin Hung MF: Lee Kin Wo MF: Edgar Júnior MF: Xu Deshuai MF: Lee Hong Lim MF: Lee Wai Lim MF: Li Haiqiang FW: Itaparica FW: Tales Schutz FW: Giovane FW: Chan Siu Ki

v t e 2009–10 Hong Kong Top Footballer

GK: Yapp Hung Fai DF: Lee Chi Ho DF: Chan Wai Ho DF: Festus Baise DF: Wong Chin Hung MF: Xu Deshuai MF: Itaparica MF: Li Haiqiang MF: Kwok Kin Pong FW: Chan Siu Ki FW: Tales Schutz

v t e 2010–11 Hong Kong Top Footballer

GK: Yapp Hung Fai DF: Lo Kwan Yee DF: Lee Chi Ho DF: Ubay Luzardo DF: Dani Cancela MF: Chu Siu Kei MF: Lam Ka Wai MF: Itaparica MF: Lee Hong Lim FW: Jordi Tarrés FW: Roberto Losada

Eastern Salon – current squad

1 Paulo César
2 Wong Chin Hung
3 Diego
4 Pak Wing Chak
5 Clayton
6 Lau Nim Yat
7 Wong Chun Yue (c)
8 Yiu Ho Ming
9 Liang Zicheng
10 Itaparica
11 Li Haiqiang
12 Man Pei Tak
13 Tse Man Wing
14 Henry
15 Beto
16 Leung Kwok Wai
17 Li Hon Ho
18 Kwok Wing Sun
20 Wong Chun Hin
21 Lau Ho Lam
22 Givoane
26 Leung Tsz Chun
30 Wong Tsz Ho
33 Leung Chi Wing
Macallister
Head Coach: Lee Kin Wo

Persondata
Name	Itaparica
Alternative names	dos Santos Filho, Manoel
Short description	Brazilian footballer
Date of birth	8 July 1980
Place of birth	Itaparica Island, Brazil
Date of death
Place of death

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