Nilson Corrêia Júnior
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Nilson Corrêa Júnior, simply Nilson (born 26 December 1975 in Vitória), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Vitória Sport Clube in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.
in 2004, helping it reach the final of the Pernambuco State Championship
. In the following year, he signed with Portugal
's Vitória Sport Clube, being first-choice from the start, but not being able to prevent, however, the Guimarães
outfit from being relegated to the second division
in his first season.
After only missing two league games in the 2006–07 season, as the Minho club returned to the top flight, Nilson played in all matches in the following campaign, as Vitória achieved a third place, good enough for UEFA Champions League
qualifying round honours.
at under-20 level
. In late May 2011, he was invited by Portuguese Paulo Duarte to represent the Burkinabé football team
.
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 who plays for Vitória Sport Clube in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
After spending his most of his Brazilian career representing modest clubs, Nilson moved to Clube Náutico CapibaribeClube Náutico Capibaribe
Clube Náutico Capibaribe, also known as Náutico, is a Brazilian sports club, including a professional football team, in Recife, Pernambuco....
in 2004, helping it reach the final of the Pernambuco State Championship
Campeonato Pernambucano
The Campeonato Pernambucano de Futebol is the football championship of Pernambuco state, Brazil, and is organized by the Pernambuco Football Federation....
. In the following year, he signed with Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
's Vitória Sport Clube, being first-choice from the start, but not being able to prevent, however, the Guimarães
Guimarães
Guimarães Municipality is located in northwestern Portugal in the province of Minho and in the Braga District. It contains the city of Guimarães.The present Mayor is António Magalhães Silva, elected by the Socialist Party.-Parishes:-Economy:...
outfit from being relegated to the second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
in his first season.
After only missing two league games in the 2006–07 season, as the Minho club returned to the top flight, Nilson played in all matches in the following campaign, as Vitória achieved a third place, good enough for UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifying round honours.
International career
Nilson played for BrazilBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
at under-20 level
Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
. In late May 2011, he was invited by Portuguese Paulo Duarte to represent the Burkinabé football team
Burkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
.
Honours
- Vitória:
- Bahia State LeagueCampeonato BaianoThe Campeonato Baiano is the football league of the state of Bahia, Brazil. The championship has been played since 1905 without interruption.-2008 format:First stage:...
: 1996, 1997 - Nordeste CupCampeonato do NordesteCampeonato do Nordeste , also known as Copa do Nordeste or Copa Nordeste , is a Brazilian football competition contested between Northeastern region teams .From 1997 to 1999, the Campeonato do...
: 1997
- Bahia State League
- Vitória Guimarães:
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: Runner-up 2010–112010–11 Taça de PortugalThe 2010–11 Taça de Portugal, also known as Taça de Portugal Millennium for sponsorship reasons, is the 71st season of the Taça de Portugal. A total of 172 clubs from all four tiers of Portuguese football took part in this tournament...
- Portuguese Cup