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About
Brazilian retired professional soccer player known for playing as an attacking midfielder, playing for the Flamengo and Corinthians Paulista clubs, and earning a cap for the Brazilian national team in 2011. He is also known for his Instagram account @renatoabreu11 where he shares soccer and sports content along with pictures from his personal life with over 220,000 followers.
Before Fame
He played for the youth league of Barcelona-SP in São Paulo. He made his professional debut in 1998 with Marcílio Dias. He briefly played for Joinville and União Barbarense. His breakthrough came in 2000 when he joined the Guarani soccer club and excelled during his time there. His involvement caught the attention of the Corinthians Paulista soccer club and led to his transfer in 2001.
Trivia
He was named in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year in 2006. He transitioned into coaching and youth development after his retirement in 2014.
Family Life
He was born Carlos Renato de Abreu. He was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. He has three daughters with Kamaia Abreu.
Associated With
He and Maycon both played for the Corinthians Paulista soccer club.
