Vinicius Brito
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Vinicius Rabello Miguel Brito (born 15 August 1975 in Rio de Janeiro
) is a Brazil
ian footballer
who currently plays for Imbituba Futebol Clube
.
in Brazil
, where he won Copa Paulista de Futebol in 2003. The following season he went abroad to Canada
to sign with the Toronto Lynx
on July 21, 2004. He made his Lynx debut on July 25 in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Mustangs. Under Duncan Wilde Brito was confined to the bench for most of the season, due to only appearing in matches for 45 minutes even when he started in the matches. Brito was still able to record his first goal for the Lynx on August 16 in 3-1 victory over Edmonton Aviators
. Despite his efforts the Lynx failed to clinch a playoff spot. In total he appeared in 8 matches and recorded one goal in his rookie season with Toronto.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
) 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 currently plays for Imbituba Futebol Clube
Imbituba Futebol Clube
Imbituba Futebol Clube, commonly known as Imbituba, is a Brazilian football club based in Imbituba, Santa Catarina state. The club was formerly known as Centro de Futebol Zico Imbituba Futebol Clube.-History:...
.
Playing career
Brito began playing football with Clube Atlético JoseenseClube Atlético Joseense
Clube Atlético Paulista Joseense is a professional football team, based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo State, Brazil.In 2005, Joseense signed a four-year partnership with Grupo HR Sports. -Address:*Av. Dr...
in 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...
, where he won Copa Paulista de Futebol in 2003. The following season he 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....
on July 21, 2004. He made his Lynx debut on July 25 in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Mustangs. Under Duncan Wilde Brito was confined to the bench for most of the season, due to only appearing in matches for 45 minutes even when he started in the matches. Brito was still able to record his first goal for the Lynx on August 16 in 3-1 victory over Edmonton Aviators
Edmonton Aviators
The Edmonton Aviators were a soccer club based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club was founded in 2003 as a member of the United Soccer League's North American A-League and folded after playing only one season, 2004. Midway through the season, with the club in financial trouble, the league took it over...
. Despite his efforts the Lynx failed to clinch a playoff spot. In total he appeared in 8 matches and recorded one goal in his rookie season with Toronto.