Juninho Fonseca (born 29 August 1958) is a former Brazilian football player who reached the international level with the Brazil national team. He is commonly listed in statistical summaries and historical rosters by the diminutive "Juninho," a frequent nickname in Brazil. Public records indicate he was active as a professional in the late 20th century and that he made appearances for his country.

Career overview

Detailed season-by-season club lists and exact appearance totals vary between databases and contemporary reports. As with many Brazilian players of his generation, his career followed the pattern of development in domestic youth systems, progression to senior club squads in Brazil's national leagues, and selection to national representative teams based on domestic performances. Sources that compile national team rosters record him among the players who earned caps, reflecting recognition at the highest national level.

Playing profile

Contemporary accounts characterize players of this profile by technical skill, tactical awareness and adaptability to different tactical schemes used in Brazil during the 1970s and 1980s. Precise position listings can differ between records; when consulting match reports, lineups and federation documents, confirm the player's role for individual matches rather than relying on a single summary.

Disambiguation and legacy

The name "Juninho" appears across multiple generations of Brazilian footballers, so researchers should verify identity using birth date, full name and team rosters to avoid confusion with other players (for example, the better known Juninho Pernambucano). Juninho Fonseca's inclusion in national team lists secures his place in Brazil's football history as one of the professionals who reached international representation.

  • Birthdate: 29 August 1958.
  • Occupation: former professional football player.
  • National representation: appearances recorded for the Brazil national team.
  • Note: exact club chronology and full name entries vary by source; consult primary match reports or federation archives for verification.