Irenio Soares
Encyclopedia
Irênio José Soares Filho or simply Irênio (born May 27, 1975 in Carangola
), is a Brazil
ian attacking midfielder. He currently plays for América Mineiro.
in 1996, Soares was transferred to Atlético Mineiro
, and after one year at Mineiro, he was once again transferred, this time to Portuguesa
.
His play at Portuguesa brought him international attention, and he eventually landed in Monterrey
, Mexico - where he signed for UANL Tigres
. At Tigres, Soares quickly consolidated himself as a key part of an offense that featured Argentine standouts Walter Gaitan
and Néstor Andrés Silvera, as well as Brazilian striker Kleber
. Soares was part of a Tigres team that reached the Apertura 2003 finals against eventual champions CF Pachuca
. After the Clausura 2005 season, Soares was transferred to Club América
, which had won their tenth championship at the end of Clausura 2005.
The following season, Soares played 15 games and scored one goal, mostly coming on as a substitute, due to the strength of the team's roster. With his lone goal that season, Soares reached 30 scores in his 3.5 years playing in the Mexican league.
After playing in Club América, Soares, was transferred to San Luis F.C. which who he play and lost the final against CF Pachuca
.
For the 2007 season, he played for CD Veracruz
.
As for 2010, Irênio came back to América-MG.
Carangola
Carangola is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion of Zona da Mata and to the microregion of Muriaé.-See also:* List of municipalities in Minas Gerais...
), 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 attacking midfielder. He currently plays for América Mineiro.
Career
Labeled as an offensive midfielder who mainly plays down the left side of the pitch, Soares caught the eye of Mexican executives after a successful stint in his native country. After debuting in the Brazilian league playing for Minas GeraisMinas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
in 1996, Soares was transferred to Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
, and after one year at Mineiro, he was once again transferred, this time to Portuguesa
Associação Portuguesa de Desportos
Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, usually called Portuguesa or Lusa, is a sports club, and a Brazilian football team from São Paulo in São Paulo state, founded on August 14, 1920 by the Portuguese population of the city.-History:...
.
His play at Portuguesa brought him international attention, and he eventually landed in Monterrey
Monterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, Mexico - where he signed for UANL Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
. At Tigres, Soares quickly consolidated himself as a key part of an offense that featured Argentine standouts Walter Gaitan
Walter Gaitán
Walter Nicolás Gaitán Sayavedra is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Atlético de Rafaela.-Argentina and Spain:...
and Néstor Andrés Silvera, as well as Brazilian striker Kleber
Kléber Boas
Kléber João Boas Pereira is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Moto Club de São Luís...
. Soares was part of a Tigres team that reached the Apertura 2003 finals against eventual champions CF Pachuca
Pachuca
Pachuca, formally Pachuca de Soto is the capital of the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Pachuca de Soto is also the name of the municipality of which the city serves as municipal seat...
. After the Clausura 2005 season, Soares was transferred to Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, which had won their tenth championship at the end of Clausura 2005.
The following season, Soares played 15 games and scored one goal, mostly coming on as a substitute, due to the strength of the team's roster. With his lone goal that season, Soares reached 30 scores in his 3.5 years playing in the Mexican league.
After playing in Club América, Soares, was transferred to San Luis F.C. which who he play and lost the final against CF Pachuca
Pachuca
Pachuca, formally Pachuca de Soto is the capital of the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Pachuca de Soto is also the name of the municipality of which the city serves as municipal seat...
.
For the 2007 season, he played for CD Veracruz
CD Veracruz
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, known as Veracruz, is a Mexican professional football club. Veracruz plays in the Liga de Ascenso de México. Their nickname "Tiburones Rojos" means red sharks. The club was founded in 1943 after two clubs from the city state of Veracruz, Iberia de Córdoba and Veracruz...
.
As for 2010, Irênio came back to América-MG.