Juninho Pernambucano ~ 77 Free Kicks | part. 4

Second season for Juninho at Sport Club do Recife.

First news, a new recruit. In fact, the transfer had been planned for several months and it has finally happened: midfielder Jackson.

This season, Juninho is dropping back a line in midfield.

11th February 1995

The first goal of the season is scored by our hero.

His first header goal.

Second game of the season, the team is on fire. Assist x2 for Juni.

22nd February 1995

Third game of the season.

First brace

First brace for Juninho, a penalty and…

a new header.

25th February 1995

Fourth game of the season.

The best game of Juninho’s career so far. Involved in 4 of the 7 goals. A penalty again and…

his third free kick.

5th March 1995

He scored again early in the game.

And this is his fourth free kick. Is the machine finally up and running?

15th March 1995

Juninho is the man of the match with another decisive assist.

26th April 1995

Brazilian Cup

Juninho missed his first penalty but…

Leonardo saved the day for the victory.

Juninho and the rest of the team cool off until the end of the regular season.

28th May 1995

First leg Semi-final

With two assists, Juninho carries the team.

4th June 1995

Second leg Semi-final

As at the end of the championship, the team is inconsistent.

But qualification has been secured.

11th June 1995

First leg Final

Once again at home, the team is lacking ideas.

Let’s hope they perform better away from home, as they did in the semi-finals.

Juninho after 20 games this season.

Now 24 in long shots and 11 in finishing.

14th June 1995

Juninho’s contract expires in six months.

But this time, the other clubs are making offers :

Huge Brazilian club and Spanish club. Interesting.

Two days later, the club where Juninho actually went in 1995 after Sport Recife.

18th June 1995

Second leg Final

The team, including Juni, show who’s boss in Pernambuco.

Two trophies in two seasons for young Juninho.

Second trophy

For the first time in his career, Juninho finished as the league’s top assist provider.

Two days after the final, another historic club in the country is stepping up to welcome our midfielder.

24th June 1995

In the morning, I am asked for my opinion on Juninho’s transfer to France. I explain that if he wants to leave, it is his choice and his right.

And in the evening, Juninho made his choice…

In less than six months, like many young Brazilians before him, Juninho Pernambucano will try his luck in Europe.