Carlos Alberto de Oliveira Júnior (born 24 January 1978 in Rio de Janeiro), or simply Carlos Alberto, is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Joinville Esporte Clube.

He won the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, using fake document to claim that he was born on 24 January 1983. Because of this, he was banned for 360 days from football.

Carlos Alberto (footballer, born 1978)

Honours

Santa Catarina State League (2nd division): 2002, 2004

World Cup (U 20): 2003

Santa Catarina State League: 2006

References

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Figueirense midfielder banned

1978 births

Living people

Brazil men's under-20 international footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Joinville Esporte Clube players

Guarani FC players

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players

Clube Atlético Mineiro players

Goiás Esporte Clube players

Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city) Brazilian men's footballers

Carlos Alberto (footballer, born 1978)