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The Career Path of Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior

Which footballer followed this career path?

The career path

  1. Sport Recife1993 — 1995🇧🇷 Brazil
  2. Vasco da Gama1995 — 2001🇧🇷 Brazil
  3. Olympique Lyon2001 — 2009🇫🇷 France
  4. Al-Gharafa2009 — 2011🇶🇦 Qatar
  5. Vasco da Gama2011 — 2012🇧🇷 Brazil
  6. New York Red Bulls2013 — 2013🇺🇸 United States

The answer

This career path belongs to Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior.

Position
Midfielder
Nationality
🇧🇷 Brazilian
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Hints

  1. Hint 1He is globally recognized as one of the greatest free-kick takers of all time.
  2. Hint 2He was the key figure for Olympique Lyonnais, winning seven consecutive French Ligue 1 titles.
  3. Hint 3He represented the Brazilian national team and was part of the squad at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
  4. Hint 4His professional career spanned Brazil, France, Qatar, and a brief stint in the United States.

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Did you know?

  • He is famous for popularizing the 'knuckleball' free-kick technique, where the ball moves with little to no spin.
  • He was the first player in history to score over 100 free-kick goals in official matches.
  • After retirement, he held the position of sporting director for Olympique Lyonnais, his former club.

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This question appeared in the daily riddle of September 26, 2026.

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