Cássio Oliveira

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Cássio
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Cássio training with Adelaide United in 2007
Personal information
Full name Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira
Date of birth (1980-01-08) 8 January 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Position(s) Left back
Youth career
Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2004 Flamengo 96 (3)
2002 → Internacional (loan) 44 (1)
2003 → Atlas (loan) 0 (0)
2004 Olimpia 16 (1)
2005 New England Revolution 3 (0)
2005–2006 Ceará 22 (2)
2005 → Brasiliense (loan) 7 (0)
2006–2007 Santa Cruz 14 (0)
2007–2014 Adelaide United 158 (11)
Total 360 (18)
Managerial career
2015- Pembroke School First XI
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2013

Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio or Cássio Oliveira (born 8 January 1980) is a former Brazilian-Australian professional football player who last played for Adelaide United in the A-League. He is currently running his own academy called "Academia de Futebol By Cassio"

Biography

Cássio began playing as a left back with local side Flamengo. After missing a penalty kick in the 2001 Copa Mercosur final, his career with Flamengo was effectively over and he was loaned to Internacional and Mexican Primera División side Atlas in 2002 and 2003.[1] While at Internacional, Cássio won the 2002 Campeonato Gaúcho and scored the club's 1000th goal in Brazilian competitions.[2] He played in Série B with Marília during the first half of 2004, before joining Primera División Paraguaya side Olimpia in July 2004.[3] He had a brief spell with the New England Revolution, making only three appearances before being released mid-way through the 2005 season.[4]

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Cássio warming up with Adelaide United

Cassio's arrival at Adelaide United came after all of the club's options at left-back (Matthew Kemp, Adam van Dommele and Aaron Goulding) were either released or transferred at the end of the 2006–07 A-League season.[5] Although failing to score during his debut A-league campaign, his 3 assists, and contribution of 14 shots on target, revealed how dangerous Cassio was as an attacking force. For his significant contributions on the field for the 2007–08 season, he was given three end of season awards, including the Club Champion award.[6]

Despite a slow start to the 2008–2009 A-League season due to injury, Cassio proved just how valuable he had become to the club when he set up all three of Adelaide United's goals against FC Bunyodkor in the first leg semi-final of the 2008 AFC Champions League.[7] On 15 October 2008 Cassio signed a new two-year deal with United despite interest from rival A-League clubs with the Brazilian stating that although they offered more money Adelaide was "like a second home" for the player.[8]

Despite coming to Adelaide with a reputation of a goal scorer Cassio's first goal came midway through his second season with the club; a brilliant free kick against Melbourne Victory[9] in late October. In December, Cassio scored a brace in Adelaide's 6–1 demolishing of Wellington with both goals coming from unstoppable drives after he cut in from the left channel.[10]

On 3 January 2009, Cassio scored his fourth goal for Adelaide United against in the annual Sydney FC clash at Adelaide Oval. Adelaide went on to win the game 2–0.[11] In the semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory, Cassio was sent off by referee Matthew Breeze, and made a gesture toward the Melbourne crowd as he departed down the tunnel.[12] In the 2009/10 season Cassio scored two goals, one from a free kick against Perth Glory and goal of the season-contender against Newcastle Jets to level the match at 1–1.

On 12 September 2011, Cassio revealed a desire to become an Australian citizen and play for the Socceroos.[13] Cassio and his family became Australian citizens at a ceremony at Hindmarsh Stadium on 7 September 2012. As a result, he is eligible to represent Australia at international level. He also does not require a visa to play for Adelaide United, thus enabling the club to import another player on visa.

On 21 November 2012 he signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of 2014-15 A-League season.[14]

2014 saw a return from injury for Cassio as he featured in a friendly against local side Eastern United FC[15]

On 18 December 2014, Cassio was branded as "disrespectful" by Adelaide United manager Josep Gombau for refusing to turn up to the 2014 FFA Cup Final to support his teammates, before or after the match, stating that he would not be selecting Cassio to play again, whilst refusing to rule out releasing him in January.[16] Five days later, Cassio was released by Adelaide United.[17][18][19] He leaves the Reds as a two time Player of the Year, and as Adelaide's longest serving player.

After having announced retirement from his professional playing career, Cassio is currently running his own academy called "Academia de Futebol by Cassio" Adelaide-based football academy which focuses on training and developing the skills of juniors and young players.

In 2015, Cassio has coached Pembroke School's First XI Soccer team. Cassio is currently taking over the Soccer program at Nazareth Catholic College High School.

Career statistics

(Correct as of 1 February 2011[20])

Club Season League1 Cup Continental2 Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adelaide United 2007–08 17 0 5 3 4 0 26 3
2008–09 16 4 3 0 11 0 30 4
2009–10 19 2 - - 3 1 22 3
2010–11 30 0 - - - - 30 0
2011–12 7 0 - - - - 7 0
Total 89 6 8 3 18 1 115 10

1 – includes A-League final series statistics
 2 – includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing after group stages (i.e. 2008 ACL in 2008–09 A-League season etc.)

Honours

Personal Honours:

References

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  16. ↑ http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/12/18/adelaide-coach-gombau-slams-disrespectful-cassio
  17. ↑ http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/12/23/cassio-parts-company-adelaide
  18. ↑ http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/adelaide-united-mutually-part-ways-with-club-stalwart-cassio-after-long-association/story-fnk6pqha-1227165546106
  19. ↑ http://www.rippa.com/category/soccer/adelaide-united-release-cassio-after-fallout-with-coach-josep-gombau-201412230022/
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External links

Awards
Preceded by Adelaide United Club Champion Award
2007/08		 Succeeded by
Eugene Galeković
Preceded by Adelaide United Club Champion Award
2010/11		 Succeeded by
Zenon Caravella
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