Juan Jaimez Junior
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Juan Maldonado Jaimez Junior (born February 6, 1982 in São Paulo
), better known as Juan, is a Brazilian
footballer who plays for São Paulo, mainly as a left defender. He also has Spanish
citizenship.
side Arsenal
in 2001. He only made two first-team appearances for Arsenal, his debut coming against Grimsby Town
in the League Cup
on November 27, 2001. His other appearance came when he started in the 5th Round of the FA Cup
against Gillingham
.
in 2003. There he played two league matches and played another one League Cup
match.
to play for Fluminense
, playing 12 matches in the Brazilian Cup
, 5 matches in the 2004 Brazilian Série A
, and 37 matches in the 2005 Brazilian Série A
and scoring one goal.
in the beginning of 2006. Late in that year he scored one goal in the final of Brazilian Cup
against Vasco da Gama and was named "man of the match".
After being one of the best players in the Brazilian Série A 2007
, Juan came in second for the Bola de Prata
(Silver Ball) award for best left back given by Revista Placar
, a prestigious Brazilian football magazine. In the 2008 season, once again Juan had a great performance, and this time won Bola de Prata
award for best player is his position.
On August 22, 2008 Juan received his first call up to Brazil National Team
to play against Chile
and Bolivia
on the qualifying round to the World Cup 2010. After the period with national team Juan started being called sometimes Juan Maldonado to avoid confusion with Juan
, former Flamengo
player.
On May 22, 2009 Juan received a 30 day ban for threatening Botafogo
's Maicosuel
in the 2009 Rio de Janeiro State League
finals.
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.
on September 7, 2008 as a second half substitute replacing Ronaldinho Gaúcho in the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers
3-0 win over Chile
. Three days later, he played his first match as a starter against Bolivia
in Estádio Olímpico João Havelange
, also for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers
.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
), better known as Juan, is a Brazilian
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
footballer who plays for São Paulo, mainly as a left defender. He also has Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
citizenship.
Arsenal
He started his career with São Paulo before being signed by EnglishEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
side Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in 2001. He only made two first-team appearances for Arsenal, his debut coming against Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
on November 27, 2001. His other appearance came when he started in the 5th Round of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
against Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
.
Millwall
He had a brief period on loan for two months on MillwallMillwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in 2003. There he played two league matches and played another one League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
match.
Fluminense
In 2004 he returned to BrazilBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
to play for Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
, playing 12 matches in the Brazilian Cup
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
, 5 matches in the 2004 Brazilian Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2004
The Campeonato Brasileiro of 2004 was won by Santos, coached by Vanderlei Luxemburgo.Runners-up were Atlético Paranaense, which led the competition for 11 weeks and lost the title in the penultimate round...
, and 37 matches in the 2005 Brazilian Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2005
Corinthians won the 35th edition of the Brazilian national championship, claiming their fourth national title. The season officially kicked off on April 23, 2005 and concluded on December 4.-Champion and contenders:...
and scoring one goal.
Flamengo
Juan moved to FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
in the beginning of 2006. Late in that year he scored one goal in the final of Brazilian Cup
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
against Vasco da Gama and was named "man of the match".
After being one of the best players in the Brazilian Série A 2007
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2007
The 37th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 12, 2007, and ended on December 2, 2007.-Format:The format was identical to the 2006 edition. 20 teams competed, each team playing the other 19 twice in a double round-robin format...
, Juan came in second for the Bola de Prata
Bola de Prata
The Bola de Prata is a Primeira Liga award for the top scorer. In case two or more players have the same amount of goals, the award goes to the footballer with the least games played. It was first awarded has a prize in the 1952–53 season by sport newspaper A Bola.-List of winners:...
(Silver Ball) award for best left back given by Revista Placar
Placar
Placar is a monthly Brazilian sports magazine. Its first edition was issued on March 20, 1970, and since then the it has become the most successful sports publication in Brazil, even though it focuses fully on football . It is published by Grupo Abril....
, a prestigious Brazilian football magazine. In the 2008 season, once again Juan had a great performance, and this time won Bola de Prata
Bola de Prata
The Bola de Prata is a Primeira Liga award for the top scorer. In case two or more players have the same amount of goals, the award goes to the footballer with the least games played. It was first awarded has a prize in the 1952–53 season by sport newspaper A Bola.-List of winners:...
award for best player is his position.
On August 22, 2008 Juan received his first call up to Brazil National Team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
to play against Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
and Bolivia
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
on the qualifying round to the World Cup 2010. After the period with national team Juan started being called sometimes Juan Maldonado to avoid confusion with Juan
Juan Silveira dos Santos
Juan Silveira dos Santos , commonly known as Juan is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Italian side Roma.-Club career:...
, former Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
player.
On May 22, 2009 Juan received a 30 day ban for threatening Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
's Maicosuel
Maicosuel Reginaldo de Matos
Maicosuel Reginaldo de Matos or simply Maicosuel , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder currently playing for Botafogo.-Career:After very good performances playing for Paraná Clube, he was acquired by Cruzeiro in 2007...
in the 2009 Rio de Janeiro State League
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
finals.
São Paulo
In December 2010, after Juan's contract with Flamengo was expiring, São Paulo announced interest in the player and signed him from Flamengo. Juan moved to São Paulo in the beginning of 2011.Career statistics
- (Correct )
Club Season Brazilian Série A Campeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...State League Copa do Brasil Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...South America CONMEBOLThe South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Flamengo Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...2006 2006 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2006 football season in Brazil, which was the 105th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....29 2 9 2 9 2 47 6 4 2007 2007 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2007 football season in Brazil, which was the 106th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....34 6 12 1 8 0 54 7 13 2008 2008 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2008 football season in Brazil, which is the 107th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...33 4 8 15 3 8 1 56 8 27 2009 2009 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2009 football season in Brazil, which is the 108th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...19 1 3 14 6 2 5 1 1 38 8 6 2010 2010 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2010 football season in Brazil, which is the 109th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...33 1 0 12 0 4 10 1 0 55 2 4 Total 148 14 - 62 12 - 14 3 - 26 2 - 250 31 54 São Paulo 2011 2011 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2011 football season in Brazil, which is the 110th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...9 0 0 18 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 Career total 157 14 - 80 12 - 20 3 - 26 2 - 283 31 54
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.
International career
Juan debuted in the Brazil National TeamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
on September 7, 2008 as a second half substitute replacing Ronaldinho Gaúcho in the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
3-0 win over Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
. Three days later, he played his first match as a starter against Bolivia
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
in Estádio Olímpico João Havelange
Estádio Olímpico João Havelange
-Women's tournament:Group A----Group B----Group A----Group B----Group A----Group B----Group B----Group A-External links:*...
, also for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
.
Brazil career statistics
- (Correct October 19, 2008)
National Football Team Qualifying matches Friendly internationals Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Brazil Brazil national football teamThe Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Clubs
- ArsenalArsenal F.C.Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
: 2002FA Cup 2001-02The 2001–02 FA Cup was the 121st season of the world's oldest cup competition, the FA Cup. The competition was won by Arsenal with a 2-0 win against Chelsea, courtesy of goals from Ray Parlour and Fredrik Ljungberg in the final 20 minutes of the game, completing a domestic Double for Arsenal.-First...
- FA Cup
- FluminenseFluminense Football ClubFluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
- Taça GuanabaraTaça GuanabaraTaça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
: 2005 - Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2005
- Taça Guanabara
- FlamengoClube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
- Brazilian CupCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2006Copa do Brasil 2006The Copa do Brasil 2006 was the 18th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 15, 2006 and concluded on July 26, 2006 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, in which Flamengo lifted the trophy for the second time with a 1-0... - Taça GuanabaraTaça GuanabaraTaça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
: 2007, 2008 - Taça RioTaça RioTaça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
: 2009 - Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2007, 2008, 2009Campeonato Carioca 2009The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The... - Brazilian Série A: 2009Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2009The 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A was the 39th season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It was contested by 20 clubs starting on May 9 and ending on December 6...
- Brazilian Cup
Individual
- Bola de PrataBola de PrataThe Bola de Prata is a Primeira Liga award for the top scorer. In case two or more players have the same amount of goals, the award goes to the footballer with the least games played. It was first awarded has a prize in the 1952–53 season by sport newspaper A Bola.-List of winners:...
best left back of the Brazilian League 2008Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2008The 38th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 8 and ended on December 7. For the first time, one club has won the championship three times in a row...
.