Vinicius Brito

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

Vinicius Brito
Personal information
Full name Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito
Date of birth (1982-09-26) September 26, 1982
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Club 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]
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 January 2010

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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