Henrique Andrade Silva
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Henrique De Andrade Silva (born May 9, 1985) is a Brazil
ian footballer currently playing for Hyundai A-League club Brisbane Roar. He is nicknamed the Slippery Fish.
with América Mineiro and in 2003 joined Dutch giants Feyenoord. After failing to break into the first team, Henrique returned to Brasil where he played senior football with América and was loaned out to several other Brazilian clubs.
in February 2009, after impressing coach Frank Farina
in a week long trial after being given permission to talk with the Australian club by América
.
He made his first appearance as a second-half substitute in the Roar's second-leg 2–1 win over Central Coast Mariners in the 2009 A-League semi-finals. There was minor controversy due to the transfer being completed only four hours before his debut appearance. Henrique signed a one-year contract with the Roar on March 4, 2009, after impressing during his loan spell.
On September 17, 2009 he signed a new three-year deal with the Roar. Henrique missed up to two months of the 2010–11 season because of a broken arm, which he injured in a match against Melbourne Victory, courtesy of Kevin Muscat
. Henrique came back as a wild card
for the Roar and in the 2010-11 grand final against Central Coast Mariners, scored a goal in extra-time and the winning penalty.
Brazil
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ian footballer currently playing for Hyundai A-League club Brisbane Roar. He is nicknamed the Slippery Fish.
Biography
Henrique played his youth football in BrazilBrazil
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...
with América Mineiro and in 2003 joined Dutch giants Feyenoord. After failing to break into the first team, Henrique returned to Brasil where he played senior football with América and was loaned out to several other Brazilian clubs.
Brisbane Roar
Henrique joined Brisbane Roar initially as a temporary injury replacement for fellow Brazilian ReinaldoReinaldo Elias da Costa
Reinaldo Elias da Costa , commonly known in Brazil as Reinaldo Mineiro, is a Brazilian Australian football player who currently plays for Al-Ahli Dohain the Qatar Stars League.-Club career:...
in February 2009, after impressing coach Frank Farina
Frank Farina
Frank Farina OAM is a retired Australian football player. He most currently coaches the Papua New Guinea national football team....
in a week long trial after being given permission to talk with the Australian club by América
América Futebol Clube (MG)
América Futebol Clube is a traditional Brazilian football team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, founded on April 30, 1912....
.
He made his first appearance as a second-half substitute in the Roar's second-leg 2–1 win over Central Coast Mariners in the 2009 A-League semi-finals. There was minor controversy due to the transfer being completed only four hours before his debut appearance. Henrique signed a one-year contract with the Roar on March 4, 2009, after impressing during his loan spell.
On September 17, 2009 he signed a new three-year deal with the Roar. Henrique missed up to two months of the 2010–11 season because of a broken arm, which he injured in a match against Melbourne Victory, courtesy of Kevin Muscat
Kevin Muscat
Kevin Muscat is an Australian football player who currently plays for Victorian State League Division 1 side Sunshine George Cross and is assistant coach of Melbourne Victory...
. Henrique came back as a wild card
Wild card
Wild card may refer to:* Wild card , a playing card that substitutes for any other card in card games* Wild card , a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play...
for the Roar and in the 2010-11 grand final against Central Coast Mariners, scored a goal in extra-time and the winning penalty.
Honors
With Brisbane Roar:- A-LeagueA-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
Premiership: 2010–2011 - A-LeagueA-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
Championship: 2010–2011