Itaparica (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manoel dos Santos Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 8 July 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Itaparica, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder, Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard | ||
| Number | TBC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999 | Brasília | ||
| 2000 | XV de Caraguatatuba | ||
| 2001 | Fraiburgo | ||
| 2002 | Tupã | ||
| 2002–2003 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 2004 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| 2005 | Avaí | ||
| 2006 | Anapolina | ||
| 2006–2007 | Paysandu | ||
| 2007–2008 | South China | 15 | (3) |
| 2008–2012 | → TSW Pegasus (loan) | 69 | (43) |
| 2012–2013 | South China | 17 | (11) |
| 2013–2014 | Eastern Salon | 16 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | South China | 21 | (9) |
| 2016– | Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015– |
 Hong Kong | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 December 2015. | |||
Manoel dos Santos Filho (born 8 July 1980), commonly known as Itaparica, is a Brazilian football player who is playing for China League One club Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard. 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. In September 2014, Itaparica applied for the HKSAR passport and issued on 4 November 2015, he is able to play for the Hong Kong national team. On 31 December 2015, he got the first cap of Hong Kong in the 38th Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup.
Club career
South China
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.
TSW pegasus
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.
South China
In the 2012–13 season, Itaparica rejoins South China.[2]
Eastern
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]
South China
Itaparica rejoins South China for the third time in summer 2014.
International career
3 January 2016, Itaparica scored his first goal for Hong Kong in 38th Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
Career statistics in Hong Kong
As of 29 December 2015
| Club | Season | League | Senior Shield | League Cup | FA Cup | AFC Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 (0) | 11 | 3 (1) | 1 | N/A | N/A | 2 (1) | 1 | N/A | N/A | 22 (2) | 13 |
| Eastern Salon | 2013–14 | 13 (3) | 4 | 3 (0) | 0 | N/A | N/A | 1 (2) | 0 | N/A | N/A | 17 (5) | 4 |
| South China | 2014–15 | 14 (1) | 4 | 0 (1) | 0 | 2 (1) | 1 | 2 (0) | 0 | N/A | N/A | 18 (3) | 5 |
| 2015–16 | 4 (2) | 3 | 0 (0) | 0 | 2 (0) | 1 | 0 (0) | 0 | N/A | N/A | 6 (2) | 4 | |
| All | 138 | 68 | 23 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 204 | 99 | |
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
- Player Information on hkfa.com
- Top Scorer Information on hkfa.com
- Hong Kong Best Eleven on hkfa.com(in Chinese)
- Player Information on tswpegasus.com
- F&Z Sports Brazil: ITAPARICA
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wisdom Fofo Agbo |
Pegasus captain August 2011 – July 2012 |
Succeeded by Ng Wai Chiu |
| Preceded by Chan Wai Ho |
Hong Kong League XI captain 2013 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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