Claudinho (footballer, born 1968)

Claudio da Silva Pinto (born 12 June 1968) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a midfielder or striker for Porto Alegre.

Claudinho

Personal information
Full name	Claudio da Silva Pinto
Date of birth	(1968-06-12) 12 June 1968 (age 57)
Place of birth	Brazil
Position(s)	Midfielder striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1986–1992	Juventude
1993–1994	Cerro Porteño
1994	Santo André
1994	Vitória
1994	Barcelona
1995	Atlético Goianiense
1996	Bahia
1997–1999	Atlético Morelia
1999–2000	Monterrey
2000	Pachuca
2001	Puebla
2001–2002	La Piedad
2002	Celaya
2003	Colibríes de Morelos
2003–2004	Pachuca
2004	Huracanes de Colima
2005–2006	Porto Alegre
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Claudinho is a native of Bom Jesus, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.^[1][2]

Playing career

In 1997, he signed for Mexican side Atlético Morelia.^[3] In 1999, he signed for Mexican side Monterrey.^[4]

Style of play

Claudinho mainly operated as a striker and was known for "his physique that was not as athletic as possible".^[5]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Claudinho worked as a businessman in Brazil.^[6]

Personal life

Claudinho has two sons.^[7] One of them, is also a footballer (Mauricio Caprini).^[8]