Neto (footballer, born 1982)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Morais and the second or paternal family name is da Paixão. "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
Neto
Personal information
Full name Apolônio Morais da Paixão Neto
Date of birth (1982-06-19) June 19, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Brasil de Pelotas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Bahia
2007 Gama
2008 Uberaba
2008 Gama
2009 Treze
2009–2010 Shatin
2011 Veranópolis
2011– Brasil de Pelotas
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Apolônio Morais da Paixão Neto (born 19 June 1982 in Salvador, Bahia), known as just Neto, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Brasil de Pelotas.

He has the same given name along with his grandfather, thus has a suffix Neto (means grandson) in his name.


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