Diogo Augusto Pacheco da Fontoura, nickname Diogo Rincón or just Rincón (; born on 18 April 1980) is a retired professional Brazilian football player, who played as a midfielder. After retiring, he had depression and alcohol problems, but has since recovered.Diogo Rincón relembra carreira e revela paixão: "Sou colorado desde pequeno. Sou fanático" scinternacional.net
He became the first South American footballer in Ukraine who was among the best scorers in the Ukrainian Premier League.
Early life
Rincon started playing football at the age of ten.Диого Ринкон: "Это моя команда!" fcdynamo.kiev.ua
Club career Rincón was a product of Internacional's youth academy and was a featured regular prior to his transfer to Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv in 2002.Кладезь талантів. Латиноамериканці в Україні: зірки поміж тургрупи ua-football.com Unlike many other South Americans who were unable to succeed at Dynamo, Rincon is one of the few successes, having claimed a starting role at Dynamo after his first year at the Ukrainian club. Rincon holds the record for the fastest goal in Dynamo's European history – 24 seconds against Turkish club Fenerbahçe on 8 August 2006 in a UEFA Champions League qualifier.Diogo Rincón rescinde com Dynamo Kiev on www.trivela.com
In February 2008, Rincón left FC Dynamo Kyiv and joined on loan to Corinthians,Diogo Rincón fala como corintiano on www.globoesporte.globo.com in November 2008 turned back to Ukraine.Diogo Rincón é dispensado pelo Corinthians on www.esporte.ig.com.br On 25 April 2009, the Brazilian midfielder has terminated his contract with Dynamo Kyiv upon his request, he was a free agent and returned to Brazil.Diogo Rincón leaves Dynamo on www.ukrainianfootball.com The player who plays in the attacking midfielder role signed on 25 July 2009 with Kavala he comes on a free transfer and signed until June 2010.Diogo Rincón, ex-Corinthians, acerta contrato com equipe grega on www.terra.com.br
International career Rincón is former member of the U-17 Brazil squad that won the U-17 World Cup in 1997.
Career statistics Club
Club performance League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Ukraine League Ukrainian Cup Europe Total2002–03Dynamo KyivPremier League2310746136152003–04295628443112004–0525107610342192005–062310402029102006–07167316325112007–081341051195Total129462813371219471
Honours
Campeonato Gaucho: 2002
Ukrainian Premier League: 2003, 2004, 2007
Ukrainian Cup: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
References
External links Official team website
CBF http://futpedia.globo.com/jogadores/diogo-rincon