Juninho (footballer, born 21 April 1985)

Gilson Luís Pinheiro Júnior (born 21 April 1985), known as Juninho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as midfielder for FC Serrières in the Swiss 2. Liga Interregional.

Juninho
Personal information
Full name Gilson Luís Pinheiro Júnior
Date of birth (1985-04-21) 21 April 1985
Place of birth Curitiba, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 FC Serrières
Youth career
Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
200?–2003 Corinthians
2004–2006 FC Chiasso 61 (13)
2007 Perugia
2008 FC Winterthur 6 (0)
2008 FC Kreuzlingen 5 (3)
2009 SC Zofingenn 10 (5)
2009–2010 FC Winterthur 13 (1)
2010–2011 FC Solothurn 17 (2)
2012– FC Serrières
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 December 2011
In this Portuguese name, the second or paternal family name is Pinheiro. "Júnior" is a generational suffix used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

He replaced Juninho Santana and took his no.10 shirt at Swiss club FC Winterthur in January 2008.

He is the brother of Paquito.


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