Carlos Renato de Abreu

Carlos Renato de Abreu, known as Renato or Renato Abreu (born June 9, 1978 in São Paulo), is an association football centre midfielder. He currently plays for Flamengo.

Specialising in free kicks and long shots, Renato was recognised by the press and fans one of the most important players in Flamengo's triumph in the 2006 Copa do Brasil, and the Campeonato Brasileiro of the same year being named in the team of the year.Prêmio_Craque_do_Brasileirão#2006 The contract with Flamengo finishes in 31/12/2011.

Career

Renato starts his soccer career in Santa Catarina playing at Marcílio Dias and Joinville. In 2000, he moved away to São Paulo and played for União Barbarense. A year later, Renato was transferred to Guarani.

Because of his great performances he was bought by Corinthians where he won some titles, such as Torneio Rio-São Paulo, Brazilian Cup and São Paulo State League.

In 2005 Renato arrived at Flamengo 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 2006 Copa do Brasil, against Vasco da Gama. During 2006 and 2007 he was the team's captain.List of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo captains In 2007, he continued playing well and winning championships such Taça Guanabara and Riode Janeiro State League. But on July 10, 2007, Flamengo announced his transfer to Al-Nasr, a club in the UAE from where he moved to......
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