Balão (footballer, born 1975)

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Cavalcante and the second or paternal family name is da Costa.
Balão
Personal information
Full name Sandro Júnior Cavalcante da Costa
Date of birth (1975-05-08) 8 May 1975 (age 48)
Place of birth Castanhal, Brazil
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
–1995 Remo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2000 Remo
2001 Sport Recife
2002 Remo
2002–2003 Paysandu
2003 Ulsan Hyundai
2004–2007 Paysandu
2007 Ituano
2008 CRAC
2008–2009 Paysandu
2010–2011 Cametá
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2023

Sandro Júnior Cavalcante da Costa (born 8 May 1975), better known as Balão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career[edit]

Balão started his career playing indoor football for Remo. He was transferred to field football and did not disappoint, participating in four state titles in the 90s. Moved to the rival, Paysandu, and was once again successful there, participating in the club's victories in the Copa Norte, Copa dos Champions and again four more state titles.[1][2][3]

Honours[edit]

Remo
Paysandu
Individual
  • 2006 Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 10 goals

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ex-jogador de Remo e Paysandu relembra travessia e afirma: 'Fiquei com medo de sair e não ser bem aceito'". O Liberal (in Portuguese). 31 January 2001. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Paysandu homenageia Balão, Vandick e Vanderson no programa Sócio Campeão Eterno". Paysandu SC (in Portuguese). 21 May 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Lembra dele? Balão garante amor eterno por Remo e Paysandu". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 20 June 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2023.

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