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José Charles Soares Matos

b. 1997

Association football player

Association football player
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About José Charles Soares Matos

Born 1997. José Charles Soares Matos is a Brazilian association football player.

José Charles Soares Matos (born 2 July 1997), known as Charles, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Barbalha.

Club career Born in Barbalha, Ceará, Charles was an Icasa youth graduate. After appearing with the first team in the Taça Fares Lopes, he made his professional debut on 29 November 2014 by starting in a 3–2 Série B home win against Boa Esporte, as his side was already relegated.

Charles became a regular starter during the 2015 season, being elected the best player in his position of the year's Campeonato Cearense. On 28 August, he signed with Grêmio until 2017, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad.

Charles moved to Botafogo-PB in 2017. After an unassuming spell with Rio Claro, he agreed to a three-year deal with Santos on 6 October of that year, being initially assigned to the B-team.

Career statistics

Honours Icasa Taça Fares Lopes: 2014

Botafogo-PB Campeonato Paraibano: 2017

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Important facts

Born
2 July 1997, Barbalha
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is José Charles Soares Matos?

association football player

When was José Charles Soares Matos born?

José Charles Soares Matos was born on 2 July 1997 in Barbalha.

What is José Charles Soares Matos's occupation?

José Charles Soares Matos is an association football player.

What nationality is José Charles Soares Matos?

José Charles Soares Matos is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Charles Soares Matos

· Wikidata: Q42046004

· DBpedia: Charles (footballer, born 1997)

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