Andre Andrade
Encyclopedia
Andre Luiz Andrade Junior (born 11 February 1976 in Campinas
) is a Brazil
ian footballer
who plays for Rolim de Moura Esporte Clube.
. Playing for clubs such as Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Juventude
, Mixto Esporte Clube
, and with Sorriso Esporte Clube
. In 2006 Andre went abroad to Canada
to sign with the Toronto Lynx
of the USL First Division
. His signing was announced in a press conference where the Lynx introduced two more signings from Brazil. He made his debut for the Lynx against the Rochester Rhinos coming on as a substitute for David Diplacido
. Unfortunately for Andrade his debut match would end up being his final appearance for Toronto. Because he did not fit into Duncan Wilde's vision for the club, and was subsequently deemed as surplus. In order to make room for new additional signings, Andrade's contract was bought out by the Brampton Stallions
of the Canadian Soccer League.
Andrade made his debut for the Stallions in a match aganist London City
, where he recorded his first goal of the season in a 6–0 thrashing over City at home. He had a relatively successful tenure with Brampton, where he led that Stallions to five game undefeated streak and finished off the season as the second highest scorer for Brampton with seven goals. He helped the Brampton side clinch a playoff spot by finishing second in the National Division. After his stint in Canada came to a conclusion, Clayson returned to Brazil to have stints with Mixto
, Poços de Caldas Futebol Clube, and he is currently signed by Rolim de Moura Esporte Clube in the Campeonato Rondoniense
.
Campinas
Campinas is a city and municipality located in the coastal interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. is the administrative center of the meso-region of the same name, with 3,783,597 inhabitants as of the 2010 Census, consisting of 49 cities....
) is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who plays for Rolim de Moura Esporte Clube.
Playing career
Andrade had stints with clubs primarily from the Campeonato MatogrossenseCampeonato Matogrossense
The Campeonato Mato-Grossense is the football league of the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.-Format:First Division 2006First stage:*The teams are divided in two groups of six teams....
. Playing for clubs such as Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Juventude
Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Juventude
Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Juventude is a Brazilian association football team from the town of Primavera do Leste in Mato Grosso state...
, Mixto Esporte Clube
Mixto Esporte Clube
Mixto Esporte Clube, usually known simply as Mixto, is a Brazilian football club from Cuiabá, Mato Grosso state. The club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A several times and is one of the most popular clubs of Mato Grosso state...
, and with Sorriso Esporte Clube
Sorriso Esporte Clube
Sorriso Esporte Clube, commonly known as Sorriso, is a Brazilian football club based in Sorriso, Mato Grosso state. They competed in the Copa do Brasil twice.-History:...
. In 2006 Andre went abroad to Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
to sign with the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. His signing was announced in a press conference where the Lynx introduced two more signings from Brazil. He made his debut for the Lynx against the Rochester Rhinos coming on as a substitute for David Diplacido
David Diplacido
David Diplacido is a former soccer player who most recently played for the Italia Shooters in the Canadian Soccer League.-Toronto Lynx:...
. Unfortunately for Andrade his debut match would end up being his final appearance for Toronto. Because he did not fit into Duncan Wilde's vision for the club, and was subsequently deemed as surplus. In order to make room for new additional signings, Andrade's contract was bought out by the Brampton Stallions
Brampton Stallions
Brampton Stallions were a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2001. The team was a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the highest level soccer league in Canada, and played in the National Division...
of the Canadian Soccer League.
Andrade made his debut for the Stallions in a match aganist London City
London City (soccer club)
London City is a Canadian soccer team founded in 1973. The team is currently a member of the Canadian Soccer League. The team plays home games out of Cove Road Stadium in the city of London, Ontario...
, where he recorded his first goal of the season in a 6–0 thrashing over City at home. He had a relatively successful tenure with Brampton, where he led that Stallions to five game undefeated streak and finished off the season as the second highest scorer for Brampton with seven goals. He helped the Brampton side clinch a playoff spot by finishing second in the National Division. After his stint in Canada came to a conclusion, Clayson returned to Brazil to have stints with Mixto
Mixto Esporte Clube
Mixto Esporte Clube, usually known simply as Mixto, is a Brazilian football club from Cuiabá, Mato Grosso state. The club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A several times and is one of the most popular clubs of Mato Grosso state...
, Poços de Caldas Futebol Clube, and he is currently signed by Rolim de Moura Esporte Clube in the Campeonato Rondoniense
Campeonato Rondoniense
The Campeonato Rondoniense is the football league of the state of Rondônia, Brazil. Between 1945 and 1990, the league was an amateur competition...
.