About Hamilton de Souza
Born 1968. Hamilton de Souza is a Brazilian association football player.
Career Careca II was born in Passos, Minas Gerais. He played for several Brazilian clubs as Cruzeiro, Atlético Mineiro and Coritiba and also for Sporting CP in Portugal.
Careca competed for Brazil at the 1988 Summer Olympics. In the first round, he started three times in the front line with the famed Romário but did not score and was each time substituted for Bebeto. Careca also played each of Brazil's three games in the knock-out stages and won the silver medal, after Brazil lost the final against the Soviet Union.
Careca II played seven games for the Brazil national team.
In 2008, he served as assistant coach of the youth team of Atlético Mineiro.
Personal life In July 2015, his son Hamilton de Souza Junior, signed a contract to play for Biu Chun Rangers in the 2015–16 Hong Kong Premier League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hamilton de Souza?
Brazilian footballer (born 1968)
When was Hamilton de Souza born?
Hamilton de Souza was born on 27 September 1968 in Passos.
What is Hamilton de Souza's occupation?
Hamilton de Souza is an association football player.
What nationality is Hamilton de Souza?
Hamilton de Souza is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hamilton de Souza
· DBpedia: Careca (footballer, born 1968)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hamilton de Souza. https://biography.guide/hamilton-de-souza/
MLA: "Hamilton de Souza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hamilton-de-souza/.
Chicago: "Hamilton de Souza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hamilton-de-souza/.
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