Vinicius Brito

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Miguel and the second or paternal family name is Brito.
Vinicius Brito
Personal information
Full name Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito
Date of birth (1982-09-26) September 26, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Imbituba Futebol Clube
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003 Clube Atlético Joseense
2004–2006 Toronto Lynx 8 (1)
2007– Imbituba Futebol Clube[1]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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.

References

  1. ^ "RELAÇÃO DE RETORNOS AO BRASIL". Archived from the original on 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  2. ^ "RELATÓRIO DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS INTERNACIONAIS EM 2004". Archived from the original on 2009-10-14. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
  3. ^ "LYNX ADD FIRE TO LINE UP!". Toronto Lynx media release. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  4. ^ "A-League game between Toronto Lynx and Edmonton FC". Toronto Lynx media release. Retrieved 2010-01-30.


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