Biography
Started: He began playing futsal at age eight, and in 2013 he took up Para football 5-a-side. (cbdv.org.br, 01 Jan 2020)
Reason: He was invited to try the sport by the Brazilian Para football 5-a-side player Damiao. (cbdv.org.br, 01 Jan 2020)
Additional Info: SIGHTED GOALKEEPER
He began playing Para football 5-a-side in 2013. "I had no idea [what it would be like]. The first shot came and it was me who could not see the ball. These players are out of this world. And in the Brazilian national team, there are only stars. They control the ball, nutmeg, they even lob." (terra.com.br, 13 Sep 2016; oglobo.globo.com, 29 Aug 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 6, 1993
OccupationAdvertising, Athlete
EducationCivil Engineering
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachRafael Astrada [club]; Fabio Vasconcelos [national], BRA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championship | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Madrid, ESP | |
| 1 | Men | 2014 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3 | Men | 2023 | Birmingham, GBR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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