Juninho

Paulo Roberto Valoura Junior (born 20 March 1986), commonly known as Juninho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for America Mineiro, on loan from Fortaleza.

Club Career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Juninho started his senior career with neighbouring Serrano in 2007. Late in the year he moved to Duque de Caxias, and went on to feature regularly for the club in the following seven seasons, only split by a loan deal at America Mineiro in 2013.

In June 2014, Juninho opted not to renew his contract with Duque and signed for Tombense. After finishing the year as a starter and champion of the Serie D, he agreed to a contract with Macae.

One of the spotlights of the 2015 Serie B, Juninho signed a contract with fellow league team Bahia. An undisputed starter for the campaign, he contributed with six league goals in 33 appearances as his side returned to the main category after two years.

On 14 May 2017, Juninho made his Serie A debut at the age of 31, starting in a 6–2 home routing of Atletico Paranaense.

In May 2019, he was loaned to Fortaleza from Bahia until the end of the season.