ADRIANO LEITE RIBEIRO

Adriano Leite Ribeiro, [2] better known as Adriano (Rio de Janeiro, February 17, 1982 [3]), is a Brazilian footballer who acts as a forward. Currently plays for Flamengo.

On August 17, 2009, Adriano received from City Hall City Council of Rio de Janeiro the Medal of Merit Pedro Ernesto [4], the most important insignia of the city, which is given to citizens who stand out in the community. The justifications for the honor were resilience and humility of the player, besides the fact that he "make the happiness of thousands of Cariocas."

Adriano was born and lived during his youth in Vila Cruzeiro one of the most dangerous slums of Rio de Janeiro, began his career in the divisions of the Flemish and was promoted to the professional team in 2000. That same year, still at the age of eighteen, the attacker was his first cap for the Brazilian.

The player from an early age, already impressed everyone because of his enormous physical strength. But it was only years later, he also became known for his strong kicks with his left leg.

Flyby Italy

In 2001 it was sold to Internazionale of Italy. On his debut, scored a goal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. The goal, however, was not enough for the young Brazilian team continued in Milan, so he was loaned to Fiorentina and then went to play for Parma in a co-ownership.

In 2004, following the expiry of two years of partnership between Inter and Parma, Adriano was again the first player unique. He scored fifteen goals in sixteen games played, averaging nearly a goal per game. With these performances, secured the team title in Milan.

In Italy, Adriano was known by the nickname "L'Imperatore" ( "The Emperor"), in allusion to the Roman emperor Hadrian. Won major titles at Inter, including Italian Cups 2004-05 and 2006-07, and the Italian Championships 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09.

Decadence

However, in 2006, shortly after the death of his father, Adriano's career began to decline. It has been almost one whole year without scoring a goal for Inter and after the World Cup, was heavily criticized by Brazilian sports press, angry with the poor run of selection of the country's World Cup 2006. The following year, was eventually barred by coach Roberto Mancini and was even enrolled in the Champions League by UEFA.

The decline followed the return to Milan Personal problems persisted, the neglect of the physical condition, too. Adriano lost the confidence of coach Roberto Mancini. Assumed in the Italian press interviews that, depressed, turned to alcohol, which hurt even more. Just off the entry list for the first phase of the UEFA Champions League 2007-08. He tried again in the Italian League matches and the Italian Cup, but was released to return to Brazil to improve their fitness in Reffer São Paulo Futebol Clube.




Adriano no São Paulo



After your department make the attacker lose three pounds and rearrange the fat, the Sao Paulo managed to convince the Italian club to release him on loan for six months. Thus, the striker played the first half of 2008 the Tricolor do Morumbi. Failed to give the club their fourth title in the Copa Libertadores, but did a good job: in twenty-eight games scored seventeen goals, six by the South American competition and eleven Campeonato Paulista.

After passing through Sao Paulo, Adriano has returned to Italy with a major holding, especially in the UEFA Champions League.


On April 9, 2009, Adriano told a news conference, intended to stop playing for an indefinite period that could last up to three months, she missed the joy of playing football. [5] [6]

After three weeks of uncertainty in his career and the continuity or otherwise of his contract with Inter, the club said on April 24, 2009, on its website, the amicable termination of the contract of Brazilian center forward, without revealing values or conditions of this agreement. [7] On May 6, 2009, Adriano returned to Flamengo, [8] where he made his revivals against Atlético Paranaense, May 31, marking the second goal in the victory by 2 to 1 [9].
Brazil squad

Wearing the shirt of the Brazilian, Adriano had the opportunity to participate in the gains of Copa America 2004 and Confederations Cup 2005. Was highlighted in these two tournaments, was crowned top scorer in both competitions and ensuring a place for the World Cup 2006.

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Similarities/Comparisons

The Similarities between Adriano and me, is that we both love the Flemish, time in which Adriano Joga, comparisons he plays well and I do not.