Diogo Rincón


Diogo Augusto Pacheco da Fontoura, nickname Diogo Rincón or just Rincón is a retired professional Brazilian football player, who played as a midfielder. After retiring, he had depression and alcohol problems, but has since recovered.
He became the first South American footballer in Ukraine who was among the best scorers in the Ukrainian Premier League.

Early life

Rincon started playing football at the age of ten.

Club career

Rincón was a product of Internacional's youth academy and was a featured regular prior to his transfer to Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv in 2002. Unlike many other South Americans who were unable to succeed at Dynamo, Rincon is one of the few successes, having claimed a starting role at Dynamo after his first year at the Ukrainian club. Rincon holds the record for the fastest goal in Dynamo's European history – 24 seconds against Turkish club Fenerbahçe on 8 August 2006 in a UEFA Champions League qualifier.
In February 2008, Rincón left FC Dynamo Kyiv and joined on loan to Corinthians, in November 2008 turned back to Ukraine. On 25 April 2009, the Brazilian midfielder has terminated his contract with Dynamo Kyiv upon his request, he was a free agent and returned to Brazil. The player who plays in the attacking midfielder role signed on 25 July 2009 with Kavala he comes on a free transfer and signed until June 2010.

International career

Rincón is former member of the U-17 Brazil squad that won the U-17 World Cup in 1997.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Campeonato Gaucho: 2002
Ukrainian Premier League: 2003, 2004, 2007
Ukrainian Cup: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007