Carlos Renato de Abreu (born 9 June 1978), known as Renato or Renato Abreu, is a Brazilian former

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. Specialising in free kicks and long shots, Renato was recognised by the press and fans as one of the most important players in Flamengo's triumph in the

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, and the Campeonato Brasileiro of the same year being named in the team of the year.

Career

Renato starts his career in Santa Catarina playing at Marcílio Dias and

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. In 2000, he moved away to

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and played for União Barbarense. A year later, Renato was transferred to Guarani. Because of his great performances he was bought by

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where he won some titles, such as Torneio Rio-São Paulo, Brazilian Cup and São Paulo State League. In 2005, Renato arrived at

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was considered one of the club's best players during his time, between 2005 and 2007. Renato has been the Flamengo's top scorer in two seasons (2005 and 2006), won the

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, against

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. During 2006 and 2007 he was the team's captain. In 2007, he continued playing well and winning championships such

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and Rio de Janeiro State League. But on 10 July 2007, Flamengo announced his transfer to

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, a club in the

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from where he moved to Al-Shabab. In 2011, he was called up by coach

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for the national team for the first leg of the Superclasico de las Américas against Argentina; Renato played 61 minutes and was replaced by Oscar, having a discrete participation in the eventual 0–0 draw. Brazil eventually won 2–0 on aggregate, and Renato did not play in the second leg.

Career statistics

:''(Correct )'' ''according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flestatística.''

Honours

;Corinthians * São Paulo State League: 2001, 2003 * Rio-São Paulo Tournament: 2002 *

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;Flamengo *

2013 *

: 2007, 2011 *

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: 2011 * Rio de Janeiro State League: 2007,

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Individual

* Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year:

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Best Defensive Central Midfielder

References

External links

Carlos Renato de Abreu at the Brazilian FA database

CBF
{{DEFAULTSORT:Abreu, Renato 1978 births Living people Brazilian men's footballers Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players CR Flamengo footballers Guarani FC players Al-Nasr SC (Dubai) players Al Shabab Al Arabi Club (Dubai) players Santos FC players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates Brazil men's international footballers Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates Footballers from São Paulo UAE Pro League players Men's association football midfielders Brazilian expatriate men's footballers