Role Footballer Playing position Height 1.83 m Name Halesson Honorato | Number 9 2005-2007 Atletico Paranaense | |
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Full name Halesson Tiago Barbosa Honorato Date of birth (1989-02-04) February 4, 1989 (age 26) | ||
Halesson Tiago Barbosa Honorato, also known as Philco, is a Brazilian footballer from Iguaçu, Brazil born on February 4, 1989 that currently plays for Central.
Career
Honorato started at Brazilian giant Clube Atlético Paranaense. He played in the Curitiba club's youth academy, where he prospered; he made his professional debut in 2007. Clube Atlético Paranaense president João Augusto Fleury da Rocha has said that Philco had been looked at by several Italian teams. He has also stated that the young Brazilian was widely regarded as the new Zico; even national team coach Dunga has stated similar information to journalists. In June 2007, Philco moved to S.C. Braga, but he only made three substitute appearances in the Portuguese Liga for the club.
References
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