Photo: TV Brasil / CC BY 3.0 br (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Juninho Pernambucano is one of those players whose name instantly conjures a single image: the dipping, knuckling free kick that he practically reinvented. Born in Recife, he became the heartbeat of Lyon's golden era, a midfield conductor with a left foot that defied physics. What impresses me most is the quiet stillness before each strike, then the explosion. I also respect how he reinvented himself afterward, moving into journalism and sporting direction rather than clinging to the spotlight. He is the rare craftsman whose artistry on the ball still feels worth rewatching years later.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Juninho Pernambucano
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュニーニョ・ペルナンブカーノ
- Reading
- じゅにーにょ・ぺるなんぶかーの
- Born
- January 30, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Recife, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 179 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / journalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Juninho Pernambucano born?
Born January 30, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Juninho Pernambucano from?
Juninho Pernambucano is from Recife, Brazil.
What does Juninho Pernambucano do?
Juninho Pernambucano works as association football player, journalist.
How tall is Juninho Pernambucano?
Juninho Pernambucano is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.