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Juninho Pernambucano

Brazilian footballer

  • Fame58.1
  • Momentum0.5
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  • Age
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    Born 1975
Summary
Updated 2026-09-07

Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior, commonly known as Juninho Pernambucano or simply Juninho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who was most recently the sporting director of Ligue 1 club Lyon. A dead-ball specialist noted for his bending free kicks, in particular the knuckleball technique which he developed, Juninho has scored the most goals from free kicks (77) and is considered by many to be the greatest free-kick taker of all time.

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  • CR Vasco da Gama
    2013–2014
  • Red Bull New York
    2013–2013
  • CR Vasco da Gama
    2013–2013
  • Red Bull New York
    2012–2013
  • CR Vasco da Gama
    2011–2012
  • Al-Gharafa SC
    2009–2011
  • Olympique Lyonnais
    2001–2009
  • Brazil men's national football team
    1999–2006
  • CR Vasco da Gama
    1995–2001
  • Sport Club do Recife
    1992–1995
19922014
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2013–2014212
2013–2013130
2013–2013212
2011–20125011
2009–20114015
2001–200924875
1999–2006406
1995–200111126
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58.1
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Momentum0.5
Historical24.0
Now attention3.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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