Stefano Pinho Explained

Stéfano Pinho
Fullname:Stéfano Souza Pinho
Birth Date:1991 1, df=yes
Birth Place:São João Nepomuceno, Brazil
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Birmingham Legion
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:2004-2008
Youthclubs1:Friburguense
Youthyears2:2008–2012
Youthclubs2:Fluminense
Years1:2012–2015
Clubs1:Fluminense
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Guaratinguetá (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Madureira (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:1
Years4:2014
Clubs4:MyPa (loan)
Caps4:25
Goals4:11
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Fort Lauderdale Strikers (loan)
Caps5:29
Goals5:16
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Minnesota United
Caps6:25
Goals6:5
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Miami FC
Caps7:31
Goals7:21
Years8:2018
Clubs8:Orlando City
Caps8:25
Goals8:3
Years10:2019
Clubs10:Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard
Caps10:21
Goals10:10
Years11:2020–2021
Clubs11:Al-Washm
Caps11:11
Goals11:8
Years12:2021
Clubs12:Austin Bold
Caps12:25
Goals12:1
Years13:2022
Clubs13:Indy Eleven
Caps13:32
Goals13:13
Years14:2023
Clubs14:Paysandu
Caps14:4
Goals14:1
Years15:2023
Clubs15:Indy Eleven
Caps15:18
Goals15:0
Years16:2024–
Clubs16:Birmingham Legion
Caps16:21
Goals16:10
Club-Update:21:43, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Stéfano Souza Pinho (born 12 January 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship.

Club career

Pinho was top scorer at the 2013 MLS Combine.[1] He was drafted in round two of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Colorado Rapids but was not signed by the club.

In 2014, Pinho joined MyPa of the Finnish top flight on loan from Fluminense FC.[2]

On 17 March 2015, Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League announced that Pinho had joined the club for the 2015 season on loan from Fluminense FC, along with teammate Marlon Freitas and Corinthians defender PC.[3] During the 2015 season, Pinho helped Fort Lauderdale reach the NASL Championship semi finals and won the NASL Golden Ball award for being the league MVP and Golden Boot as top scorer.[4]

On 3 December 2015, it was announced that Pinho signed with Minnesota United FC for the 2016 NASL season.[5]

In 2017 Pinho spent a third successive season in NASL, again with a different team. This time he guided Miami FC to a Spring season and Fall season championship double and once again collected the NASL Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards.

Pinho signed with Orlando City SC of MLS on 18 December 2017.[6] He made his debut as a substitute at home to D.C. United in the season opener on 3 March 2018 and scored a stoppage time equalizer.[7] After one season with the club, Pinho was waived by Orlando on 16 January 2019.

On 22 January 2019, he signed with Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap. On 1 March 2019, Pinho transferred to the China League One side Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard.[8]

On 26 February 2021, Pinho joined USL Championship side Austin Bold FC.[9]

Pinho moved to USL Championship side Indy Eleven on 31 January 2022.[10]

On 30 November 2023, Indy Eleven announced Pinho's departure upon the expiration of his contract.[11] On 6 February 2024, Pinho signed with Birmingham Legion for their upcoming 2024 season.[12]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fluminense2012Série A0 0 000 0 0 0
Guaratinguetá (loan)2012Série B800080
MyPa (loan)2014Veikkausliiga2171232002511
ClubSeasonLeagueCupPlayoffsContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fort Lauderdale (loan)2015NASL271600102716
Minnesota United201625520275
Miami FC2017271734103121
Orlando City2018MLS23 23126 3
Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard2019CLO21 100021 10
Career totals15257108520016767

Personal

Pinho holds a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[6]

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: VIDEO: Pinho was top scorer at MLS Combine. 22 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Na Finlândia, jovem Stefano acumula experiências e sonha com volta ao Flu. 10 July 2014 .
  3. Web site: Strikers Secure Three Brazilian Players. Strikers.com.
  4. Web site: Fort Lauderdale Strikers Forward Stefano Pinho Claims NASL Golden Ball.
  5. Web site: Latest News.
  6. Web site: Orlando City SC Acquires RJ Allen, Stéfano Pinho; Re-Signs Dillon Powers. 18 December 2017.
  7. Web site: Orlando City SC 1, DC United 1 2018 MLS Match Recap. mlssoccer.com.
  8. http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2019-03-01/doc-ihrfqzkc0347938.shtml 新疆官宣第七弹签约:巴西前锋皮尼奥加盟
  9. Web site: Bold FC Brings Aboard Forward Stefano Pinho. uslchampionship.com. 26 February 2021.
  10. Web site: Indy Eleven Signs Veteran Brazilian Stéfano Pinho. 31 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Indy Eleven Announces Additional Roster Moves . 2024-01-25 . Indy Eleven . en-US.
  12. Web site: Birmingham Legion FC Signs Stefano Pino.
  13. Web site: Miami FC Forward Stéfano Pinho Wins NASL Golden Ball Award.
  14. Web site: MIAMI FC FORWARD STÉFANO PINHO WINS NASL GOLDEN BOOT AWARD. miamifc.com. Miami FC. 8 November 2017. 7 November 2017.