John DeBrito
Joao Joaquim DeBrito Jr. (December 3, 1968 – March 25, 2020), known as John DeBrito, was a soccer player who played as a defender and midfielder. He was an All American at Southern Connecticut State University, spent at least one season playing indoor soccer, then played eight seasons outdoor, including six seasons in Major League Soccer. Born in Portuguese Cape Verde, he earned six caps with the United States national team from 1991 to 1992.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joao Joaquim DeBrito | ||
| Birth name | João Joaquim Gomes de Brito | ||
| Date of birth | December 3, 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Ribeira Brava, Portuguese Cape Verde | ||
| Date of death | March 25, 2020 (aged 51) | ||
| Place of death | Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender / Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1990 | Southern Connecticut State | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1992 | Tulsa Ambush (indoor) | ||
| 1992 | Gremio Lusitano | ||
| 1994 | Boston Storm | ||
| 1995 | New York Fever | 26 | (11) |
| 1996 | New England Revolution | 21 | (0) |
| 1997 | MetroStars | 8 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | Kansas City Wizards | 12 | (0) |
| 1997 | → Nashville Metros (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1998 | → MLS Pro 40 (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 1999–2001 | Columbus Crew | 35 | (1) |
| 2001 | Dallas Burn | 0 | (0) |
| 2001 | Connecticut Wolves | 7 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1991–1992 | United States | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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