Júnior: Biography, Facts and Career
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Leovegildo Lins da Gama Júnior (born 29 June 1954), also known as Maestro Júnior, Léo Júnior or simply Júnior, is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played as a left back or midfielder. He was nicknamed "Capacete" ("helmet", in Portuguese) because of his afro hairstyle. He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. Junior now works as a television pundit for Rede Globo.
Quick facts about Júnior
- Full name: Júnior
- Born: 1954-06-29
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q311424
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Who is Júnior?
Leovegildo Lins da Gama Júnior (born 29 June 1954), also known as Maestro Júnior, Léo Júnior or simply Júnior, is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played as a left back or midfielder. He was nicknamed "Capacete" ("helmet", in Portuguese) because of his afro hairstyle. He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.
What nationality is Júnior?
Júnior is Brazil.
When was Júnior born?
Júnior was born on 1954-06-29.
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