Luo Guofu, known as Aloísio, is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in Brazil, he renounced his Brazilian citizenship and gained Chinese nationality in 2020 to play for the China national team.
Willian Thiego de Jesus, known as Willian Thiego or simply Thiego, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre back. He was one of the victims when LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 crashed on 28 November 2016.
Mário Sérgio Pontes de Paiva, known as Mário Sérgio, was a Brazilian football player and manager. He later became a commentator for Fox Sports Brazil, which he joined at the channel's inception in 2012. He died in the LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 accident in the Colombian village of Cerro Gordo, La Unión, Antioquia, while travelling with the Chapecoense football squad for the Copa Sudamericana finals on 28 November 2016.
Neuton Sérgio Piccoli, simply known as Neuton, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Ypiranga. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a left back.
José Carlos Tofolo Júnior, commonly known as Alemão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Maringá. He also holds Italian nationality.
Douglas Ricardo Grolli, known as Douglas Grolli, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Avispa Fukuoka.
The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was the 58th edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. Cruzeiro, the defending champions, won the title for the second time in a row and the fourth time overall. The championship had a break between the ninth and tenth rounds due to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which was held between June and July in Brazil.Cruzeiro took the lead in round 6 and from then on, stayed in that position, winning the title after a 2–1 victory over Goiás in the Mineirão stadium, in round 36.
Luciano da Rocha Neves, simply known as Luciano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for São Paulo.
Everaldo Stum, simply known as Everaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brazilian club Bahia.
Dener Assunção Braz, simply known as Dener, was a Brazilian footballer who last played as a left back for Chapecoense.
The 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was the 59th edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. After winning twice in a row in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Cruzeiro came in defending their title as the Brazilian football champions. Corinthians won the title, their sixth overall and third since the introduction of the double round-robin in 2003.
João Pedro Maturano dos Santos, known as João Pedro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Série A club Grêmio.
Vinícius Soares Eutrópio is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a defensive midfielder.
Odair Souza, commonly known as Nenén, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bruno Fabiano Alves is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cuiabá.
The 2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was the 60th season of the Série A, the top level of professional football in Brazil, and the 13th edition in a double round-robin since its establishment in 2003. The season began on 15 May 2016 and ended on 11 December 2016. Fixtures for the 2016 season were announced on 25 April 2016. Palmeiras won the title, their ninth overall.
The following article presents a summary of the 2016 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 115th season of competitive football in the country.
Kaio Silva Mendes, simply known as Kaio, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chapecoense.
The 2016 season is Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense's 113th season in existence and the club's 11th consecutive season in the top division of Brazilian football. At this season, Grêmio participate in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the Copa Libertadores de América, the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Gaúcho.
Jailson Marques Siqueira, simply known as Jailson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Celta de Vigo.
