Beto (footballer, born 1984)
Roberto Fronza (Chinese: 比圖; born 10 July 1984), also known as Beto, is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre back. He currently serves as an assistant coach for Hong Kong Premier League club Southern.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Roberto Fronza | ||
Date of birth | 10 July 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Tucunduva, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Southern (assistant coach) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2008 | Workable | 18 | (5) |
2008–2009 | Pegasus | 19 | (2) |
2010 | São Luiz | 16 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Fourway Rangers | 24 | (11) |
2012–2013 | Tuen Mun | 27 | (9) |
2013–2014 | Eastern | 19 | (2) |
2014–2016 | Rangers (HKG) | 29 | (1) |
2016–2021 | Southern | 73 | (9) |
Managerial career | |||
2021– | Southern (assistant coach) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2021 |
Club career
Pegasus
Beto scored the first goal in Pegasus' 2008–09 Senior Shield Final win over Sun Hei. Pegasus went on to win 3–0 to claim their first ever trophy.
Tuen Mun
On 4 January 2012, Tuen Mun announced the signing of Beto on loan from Rangers.[1] In August 2012, Beto signed a permanent contract with Tuen Mun SA.
Southern
Beto joined Southern in 2016. His contract was renewed in July 2017.[3]
On 7 June 2018, Beto signed a new contract with Southern for the following season.[4]
On 1 June 2019, Southern announced that Beto's contract would be renewed for the 2019–20 season.[5]
Managerial career
On 21 June 2021, Beto announced his retirement from professional football to become an assistant coach for Southern. He is now the head coach of Southern. [6]
Honours
References
- "深水埗增援護級 比圖外借屯門" (in Chinese). The Sun (Hong Kong). 4 January 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- "東方公佈下季大軍名單!". fanpiece.com. 11 June 2013.
- "Majority of backbone players to stay with KC Southern". Facebook. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
- "比圖:新一季捲土重來". Facebook. Retrieved 7 June 2018. (in Chinese)
- "巴西三將留隊". Facebook. KC.Southern District Football Club. Retrieved 1 June 2019. (in Chinese)
- "比圖退役轉任助教". KC.Southern District Football Club. Facebook. Retrieved 21 June 2021. (in Chinese)