Carlos Antônio Chaves (born 14 June 1969), better known as Curê, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.[1]

Curê
Personal information
Full name Carlos Antônio Chaves
Date of birth (1969-06-14) 14 June 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
–1990 Guarani
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990 Guarani
1991 Rio Branco-SP
1992–1993 Cerro Porteño
1994 Olimpia
1995 Foz do Iguaçu EC
1996–1997 Rio Branco-SP
1997 Portuguesa
1998 Araçatuba
1998 Ponte Preta
1998 Vila Nova
1999 Portuguesa Santista
1999 Atlético Mineiro 26 (5)
2000 Bahia
2001 Mogi Mirim
2002 Joinville
2003 Corinthians-AL
2004 Santa Cruz
2005 Caxias-SC
2006 Campinense
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2023

Career

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Started his career in Guarani FC, Curê achieved a great feat by being part of the semi-finalist squad of the 1993 Copa Libertadores with Cerro Porteño. He played for several clubs in Brazil until retiring in 2006.[2]

Personal life

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Son of a Paraguayan father, he fulfilled his dream by playing for Cerro Porteño, his favorite club. In 2021 Curê declared himself a fan of Atlético Mineiro, the club for which he was runner-up in Brazil in 1999. He works and lives in Foz do Iguaçu.[3]

Honours

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Atlético Mineiro

References

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  1. ^ "Carlos Antônio Chaves". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Que fim levou? Curê". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Vice com o Atlético-MG em 99, Curê torce de longe por caneco do Brasileiro". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 25 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
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