Neto: Biography, Facts and Career
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Norberto Murara Neto (born 19 July 1989), commonly known as Neto (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈnɛtu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Botafogo. Neto began his career with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense and later played for Italian side Fiorentina. He joined Juventus in 2015, where he won the domestic double in each of his two seasons with the club, serving as a back-up to starter Gianluigi Buffon in the league, but appearing in all of the club's games in both of their victorious Coppa Italia campaigns. In 2017, he played in Spain's La Liga as the first choice for Valencia and as a backup for Barcelona. He joined Bournemouth in 2022, becoming club captain in 2023. He was first called up for the Brazil national team in 2010 but did not earn his first cap until 2018. He won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics and was part of the nation's squad at the 2015 Copa América.
Quick facts about Neto
- Full name: Neto
- Born: 1989-07-19
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q62657
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Who is Neto?
Norberto Murara Neto (born 19 July 1989), commonly known as Neto (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈnɛtu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Botafogo. Neto began his career with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense and later played for Italian side Fiorentina.
What nationality is Neto?
Neto is Brazil.
When was Neto born?
Neto was born on 1989-07-19.
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