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Fonseca

b. 1982

Brazilian former association football player

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About Fonseca

Born 1982. Fonseca is a Brazilian association football player.

Antônio João da Fonseca (born 11 April 1966), simply known as Fonseca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

He started on the right back of XV de Jaú. At São Paulo FC, he stood out for his enormous versatility, capable of playing at any point in the defensive sector. Fonseca took one of the decisive penalties that gave the club the 1986 Campeonato Brasileiro title.

Honours

São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1985, 1987 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1986

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Important facts

Birth century
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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Fonseca's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fonseca?

Brazilian former association football player

When was Fonseca born?

Fonseca was born on 24 April 1982.

What is Fonseca's occupation?

Fonseca is an association football player.

What nationality is Fonseca?

Fonseca is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fonseca

· Wikidata: Q10283274

· DBpedia: Fonseca (footballer, born 1966)

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