Jenílson Ângelo de Souza (born 20 June 1973), usually known as Júnior, is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a left back.
Club career Júnior spent his early years playing for Brazilian clubs Vitória and Palmeiras before moving to Italy and playing for Parma and Siena from 2000 to 2004. He spent his later career at Goiás, in the Brazilian Série A. During his time at Parma he won the 2001–02 Coppa Italia and scored the decisive goal in the second leg of the final which allowed Parma to defeat Juventus on away goals.
International career With the Brazil national football team, Júnior obtained nineteen international caps between 1996 and 2004, scoring one goal, which came against Costa Rica in the nation's victorious 2002 FIFA World Cup campaign. He was also previously a member of the Brazilian squads that took part at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2001 Copa América.
Career statistics International
Brazil national teamYearAppsGoals199610199850200020200130200241200340Total191
International goal Júnior – goals for Brazil # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 13 June 2002 Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea 2002 FIFA World Cup
Honours Club Vitória Bahia State League: 1995
Palmeiras São Paulo State League: 1996 Copa do Brasil: 1998 Copa Mercosur: 1998 Copa Libertadores: 1999 Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 2000 Brazilian Copa dos Campeões: 2000 Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1999
Parma Coppa Italia: 2001–02
São Paulo São Paulo State League: 2005 Copa Libertadores: 2005 FIFA Club World Cup: 2005 Brazilian League: 2006, 2007, 2008
Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2010
International Brazil FIFA World Cup: 2002
Individual Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 1998
References
External links globoesporte.globo.com saopaulofc.net CBF