Peterson dos Santos Peçanha
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Peterson dos Santos Peçanha (born 11 January 1980 in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
) is a Brazil
an footballer who plays for C.S. Marítimo in Portugal
, as a goalkeeper.
, but did not make any official appearances for the team. In 2001, he signed for Bangu Atlético Clube
, again failing to have an impact, and subsequently moved on to América Football Club, also in Rio de Janeiro
.
In the next three years, Peçanha played for three modest teams: Novo Horizonte FC, Paui FC and São Raimundo Esporte Clube (AM). In 2005, he was bought by F.C. Paços de Ferreira, initially as a backup to youth product Pedro
. He made his first division debut for the team against C.D. Nacional, in a 0–1 away loss on 21 August 2005.
After impressive performances for the northern club, Peçanha eventually became first-choice. In the 2006–07 season, he did not miss one minute of action as the club finished in sixth position, qualifying for the UEFA Cup. He continued to start for the duration of his spell.
In July 2008, Peçanha changed countries again, joining Greek
club Thrasyvoulos FC
. After only one season, which ended in relegation, he returned to Portugal, with C.S. Marítimo in Madeira
.
On 16 August 2009, Peçanha made his official Marítimo debut, at S.L. Benfica, in the season opener. He earned himself the Man of the Match
award in that game, notably saving a penalty
from Paraguay
an Óscar Cardozo
, in a 1–1 draw. Marítimo finished in fifth position and qualified for European competition.
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
São Gonçalo is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It is located at 22 ° 49'37 "south latitude and 43 º 03'14" west longitude at an altitude of 19 meters. Its population in 2008 is 982,832 inhabitants, being the second most populous city in the state after the capital...
) 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...
an footballer who plays for C.S. Marítimo in 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...
, as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Peçanha began his career with national giants Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
, but did not make any official appearances for the team. In 2001, he signed for Bangu Atlético Clube
Bangu Atlético Clube
Bangu Atlético Clube, or Bangu as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Bangu, Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, founded on April 17, 1904...
, again failing to have an impact, and subsequently moved on to América Football Club, also in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
.
In the next three years, Peçanha played for three modest teams: Novo Horizonte FC, Paui FC and São Raimundo Esporte Clube (AM). In 2005, he was bought by F.C. Paços de Ferreira, initially as a backup to youth product Pedro
Pedro das Neves Correia
Pedro Miguel das Neves Correia, simpy Pedro , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.During his professional career, he only played for hometown club F.C. Paços de Ferreira....
. He made his first division debut for the team against C.D. Nacional, in a 0–1 away loss on 21 August 2005.
After impressive performances for the northern club, Peçanha eventually became first-choice. In the 2006–07 season, he did not miss one minute of action as the club finished in sixth position, qualifying for the UEFA Cup. He continued to start for the duration of his spell.
In July 2008, Peçanha changed countries again, joining Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
club Thrasyvoulos FC
Thrasyvoulos F.C.
Thrasyvoulos Filis is a football club, based in Fyli, Attica, currently in the Greek Second Division. It was founded in 1938 and named after Thrasybulus, an ancient General who used Fyli as his base to liberate Athens from Sparta. They gained promotion to the Greek Super League for 2008–09...
. After only one season, which ended in relegation, he returned to Portugal, with C.S. Marítimo in Madeira
Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies between and , just under 400 km north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean and an outermost region of the European Union...
.
On 16 August 2009, Peçanha made his official Marítimo debut, at S.L. Benfica, in the season opener. He earned himself the Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
award in that game, notably saving a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
from Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an Óscar Cardozo
Óscar Cardozo
Óscar René Cardozo Marín is a Paraguayan footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, as a striker.Known for his powerful left-foot shot and free-kick skills, he first gained notoriety whilst playing for Newell's Old Boys, which led to a move to Benfica, where he scored more than 100...
, in a 1–1 draw. Marítimo finished in fifth position and qualified for European competition.