Jenílson Ângelo de Souza

Júnior

Júnior playing for São Paulo in 2008
Personal information
Full nameJenílson Ângelo de Souza
Date of birthJune 20, 1973
Place of birthSanto Antônio de Jesus, Brazil
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing positionLeft back
Youth career
1992-1994Vitória
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1994-1995Vitória18(0)
1996-2000Palmeiras98(3)
2000-2004Parma89(3)
2003-2004→ Siena (loan)12(0)
2004-2008São Paulo89(4)
2009-2010Atlético Minero26(3)
2010Goiás16(1)
Total348(14)
National team
1996-2004Brazil22(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Jenílson Ângelo de Souza, usually known as Júnior (born June 20, 1973) is a former association footballer who has twenty-two international caps to his name, scoring one goal against Costa Rica in 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Júnior spent his early years playing for Vitória and Palmeiras before moving to Italy and playing for Parma and Siena from 2000 to 2004. He spent his last career at Goiás on Brazilian Série A.

International goals

Júnior – goals for Brazil
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 13 June 2002 Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea  Costa Rica
2–5
2–5
2002 FIFA World Cup

Honours

Vitória

Palmeiras

Parma

São Paulo

Brazil

Personal honours

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