Cássio (footballer, born January 1980)

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Abreu and the second or paternal family name is Oliveira.

Cássio
Cássio training with Adelaide United in 2007
Personal information
Full name Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira
Date of birth (1980-01-08) 8 January 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Left back
Youth career
Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2004
Flamengo
 96 (3)
2002 →
Internacional
(loan)		 44 (1)
2003 →
Atlas
(loan)		 0 (0)
2004 Olimpia 16 (1)
2005 New England Revolution 3 (0)
2005–2006 Ceará 22 (2)
2005 →
Brasiliense
(loan)		 7 (0)
2006–2007 Santa Cruz 14 (0)
2007–2014
Adelaide United
 158 (11)
Total 360 (18)
Managerial career
2019–
White City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2013

Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira (born 8 January 1980), simply known as Cássio, is a former

A-League. He is currently[when?
] running his own academy, called "Academia de Futebol by Cássio".

Biography

Cássio began playing as a left back with local side

Primera División Paraguaya side Olimpia in July 2004.[4] He had a brief spell with the New England Revolution, making only three appearances before being released midway through the 2005 season.[5]

Cássio warming up with Adelaide United

Cassio's arrival at Adelaide United came after all of the club's options at left-back (

2007–08 season, he was given three end of season awards, including the Club Champion award.[7]

Despite a slow start to the

AFC Champions League.[8] On 15 October 2008 Cassio signed a new two-year deal with United despite interest from rival A-League clubs with the Brazilian stating that although they offered more money Adelaide was "like a second home" for the player.[9]

Despite coming to Adelaide with a reputation of a goal scorer Cassio's first goal came midway through his second season with the club; a brilliant free kick against

Wellington with both goals coming from unstoppable drives after he cut in from the left channel.[11]

On 3 January 2009, Cassio scored his fourth goal for Adelaide United against in the annual

Newcastle Jets
to level the match at 1–1.

On 12 September 2011, Cassio revealed a desire to become an Australian citizen and play for the Socceroos.[14] Cassio and his family became Australian citizens at a ceremony at Hindmarsh Stadium on 7 September 2012. As a result, he is eligible to represent Australia at international level. He also does not require a visa to play for Adelaide United, thus enabling the club to import another player on visa.

However Cassio eventually did not get to play for Australia after taking citizenship, and was not called up by the Socceroos to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, hosted by his birth country.

On 21 November 2012 he signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of 2014-15 A-League season.[15]

2014 saw a return from injury for Cassio as he featured in a friendly against local side Eastern United FC[16]

On 18 December 2014, Cassio was branded as "disrespectful" by Adelaide United manager

2014 FFA Cup Final to support his teammates, before or after the match, stating that he would not be selecting Cassio to play again, whilst refusing to rule out releasing him in January.[17] Five days later, Cassio was released by Adelaide United.[18][19][20]
He leaves the Reds as a two time Player of the Year, and as Adelaide's longest serving player.

After having announced retirement from his professional playing career, Cassio is currently running his own academy called "Academia de Futebol by Cassio" Adelaide-based football academy which focuses on training and developing the skills of juniors and young players.

In 2015, Cassio has coached Pembroke School's First XI Soccer team. Cassio is currently taking over the Soccer program at Nazareth Catholic College High School.

Career statistics

(Correct as of 1 February 2011[21])

Club Season League1 Cup Continental2 Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adelaide United
 2007–08 17 0 5 3 4 0 26 3
2008–09 16 4 3 0 11 0 30 4
2009–10 19 2 - - 3 1 22 3
2010–11 30 0 - - - - 30 0
2011–12 7 0 - - - - 7 0
Total 89 6 8 3 18 1 115 10

1 – includes

A-League
final series statistics
 2 – includes
AFC Champions League
statistics are included in season commencing after group stages (i.e. 2008 ACL in 2008–09 A-League season etc.)

Honours

Personal honours:

  • 2010–11
  • 2007–08

References

  1. ^ "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 Presented By TOYOTA — List Of Players" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 5 December 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Flamengo cede Cássio al Atlas" (in Spanish). Crónica. 16 January 2003. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Flamengo empresta lateral Cássio ao Atlas, do México" (in Portuguese). Pense Carros. 16 January 2003.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Hoy llega lateral brasileño Cassio" (in Spanish). ABC Digital. 22 July 2004.
  5. ^ "Revolution release midfielder Cassio". ESPN.com. 28 June 2005.
  6. ^ "Adelaide recruit defender Cassio". Fox Sports. 6 June 2007. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  7. ^ "Cassio cleans up at Red Carpet Awards". Adelaide United. 6 March 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2008.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ Rossi, Hannibal (9 October 2008). "Adelaide United topple Zico's men 3–0 in ACL semifinal". The Roar. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  9. ^ "Cassio commits to future with Adelaide United". Adelaide United. 15 October 2009. Archived from the original on 4 April 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  10. ^ Wilson, Marcus (31 October 2008). "Victory regains top spot". A-League. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  11. ^ Wilson, Marcus (5 December 2008). "Rampant Reds run riot". A-League. Archived from the original on 5 March 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  12. ^ "Adelaide United add to Sydney FC's misery with a 2–0 win at Adelaide Oval". Fox Sports. 3 January 2009. Archived from the original on 25 October 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  13. ^ "Melbourne Victory beat Adelaide United in A-League". 14 February 2009. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012.
  14. ^ Micallef, Philip (12 September 2010). "Cassio's green and gold dream". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  15. ^ "Cassio inks new deal to stay in Adelaide". footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  16. ^ MIGLIACCIO, Val. "CASSIO'S swagger is back". News.com.au. News Ltd. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014.
  17. ^ "Adelaide coach Gombau slams 'disrespectful' Cassio".
  18. ^ "Cassio parts company with Adelaide".
  19. ^ Homfray, Reese (23 December 2014). "Adelaide United mutually part ways with club stalwart Cassio after long association". The Advertiser.
  20. ^ "Adelaide United release Cassio after fallout with coach Josep Gombau - Rippa.com". Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  21. ^ "Player Profile: 6. Cassio". Adelaide United. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011.

External links

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