Sandro da Cunha Carneiro (born 24 May 1978), better known as Sandro Goiano, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Born in João Pessoa (PB), but grew up in Goiás (the reason for the nickname), Goiano began his career at Vitória youth team, between 1994 and 1996. Afterwards, he had experience in Portuguese football. He returned to Brazil in 2002 to defend ASA. That was when he had the most memorable moment of his career. He scored the winning goal 1–0 in the first leg, and scored on the return, when ASA lost 2–1 against Palmeiras in 2002 Copa do Brasil, and advanced due to the away goal rule. At the time, he earned a salary of just R$7,000, but received a party from the mayor of the city of Arapiraca in gratitude.
He played for several teams, being part of the promoted squad of Fortaleza EC in 2002 Série B, champion in 2004 at CRAC, 2009 at Araguaína, and 2013 at Plácido de Castro. He ended his career in 2015, at Princesa do Solimões on the first half of the year, and playing for Atlético Acreano as his last club.
Honours
CRAC Campeonato Goiano: 2004
Araguaína Campeonato Tocantinense: 2009
Aparecidense Campeonato Goiano Second Division: 2010
Plácido de Castro Campeonato Acreano: 2013
References
External links Sandro Goiano at ogol.com.br