Beto (footballer, born 1984)

Beto
Personal information
Full name Roberto Fronza
Date of birth (1984-07-10) 10 July 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Tucunduva, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Southern (assistant coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Workable 18 (5)
2008–2009 Pegasus 19 (2)
2010 São Luiz 16 (0)
2010–2011 Fourway Rangers 24 (11)
2012–2013 Tuen Mun 27 (9)
2013–2014 Eastern 19 (2)
2014–2016 Rangers (HKG) 29 (1)
2016–2021 Southern 73 (9)
Managerial career
2021– Southern (assistant coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2021

Roberto Fronza (Chinese: 比圖; born 10 July 1984), also known as Beto, is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre back. He currently serves as an assistant coach for Hong Kong Premier League club Southern.

Club career

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Pegasus

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Beto scored the first goal in Pegasus' 2008–09 Senior Shield Final win over Sun Hei. Pegasus went on to win 3–0 to claim their first ever trophy.

Tuen Mun

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On 4 January 2012, Tuen Mun announced the signing of Beto on loan from Rangers.[1] In August 2012, Beto signed a permanent contract with Tuen Mun SA.

Eastern

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On 11 June 2013, Eastern announced that Beto has joined the club for free.[2]

Southern

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Beto joined Southern in 2016. His contract was renewed in July 2017.[3]

On 7 June 2018, Beto signed a new contract with Southern for the following season.[4]

On 1 June 2019, Southern announced that Beto's contract would be renewed for the 2019–20 season.[5]

On 21 June 2021, Beto announced his retirement from professional football to become an assistant coach for the club.[6]

Honours

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Club

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Pegasus
Eastern

References

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  1. ^ "深水埗增援護級 比圖外借屯門" (in Chinese). The Sun (Hong Kong). 4 January 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "東方公佈下季大軍名單!". fanpiece.com. 11 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Majority of backbone players to stay with KC Southern". Facebook. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  4. ^ "比圖:新一季捲土重來". Facebook. Retrieved 7 June 2018. (in Chinese)
  5. ^ "巴西三將留隊". Facebook. KC.Southern District Football Club. Retrieved 1 June 2019. (in Chinese)
  6. ^ "比圖退役轉任助教". KC.Southern District Football Club. Facebook. Retrieved 21 June 2021. (in Chinese)
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