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Douglas Baggio

Douglas Baggio

Brazilian footballer (born 1995)

Douglas Baggio de Oliveira Costa (born 2 February 1995) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as striker for Botafogo-SP.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Baesso and the second or paternal family name is Aparecido.
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Club career

Flamengo

Douglas Baggio began his career with Flamengo, joining the youth side in 2010.[1] Following his promising performances for the club in tournaments at under-17 level, which saw him score an impressive 72 goals in 2012, he was subsequently promoted to the senior team, and was also linked with several major European clubs in the media.[1][2][3][4] He made his debut for the senior team on 16 March 2014, in a 2–2 draw with Bangu.[1] In 2015, he signed a new contract extension with the club, which would see him remain with the team until 2017.[5][6]

Luverdense (First loan)

After struggling to find space in the Flamengo first team, in February 2016, Douglas Baggio was sent on loan to Série B side Luverdense in order to gain playing time.[1] He made his debut for the club against Joinville on 15 May 2016.[7] He scored his first goal for the club against Goiás on 26 July 2016, scoring in the 86th minute.[8]

Ceará (loan)

On 22 December 2016 Ceará signed Douglas for a one-year loan until the end of 2017.[9] He scored on his debut for Ceará against Maranguape on 19 January 2017, scoring in the 55th minute.[10]

Luverdense (Second loan)

After a brief loan spell with Ceará, Douglas returned to Luverdense on loan for a second time in 2017.[11] During his second spell with the club, he made his debut against Juventude on 13 May 2017.[12] He scored his first two goals for the club against Náutico on 25 November 2017, scoring in the 8th and 81st minute.[13]

Mirassol

In January 2018, after his contract with Flamengo had expired, Douglas Baggio was signed by Mirassol.[14] He made his debut for Mirassol against Novorizontino on 17 January 2018.[15]

Boa Esporte

In April 2018 Douglas Baggio joined Boa Esporte to play in 2018 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.[16] He featured in thirty games, scoring three times.[17] He made his debut for Boa Esporte on 18 April 2018.[18] Douglas scored his first goal for the club against Criciúma on 9 June 2018, scoring in the 16th minute.[19]

Brasil de Pelotas

Douglas Baggio joined Grêmio Esportivo Brasil for the 2019 season.[17] He made his debut for the club against Caxias do Sul on 19 January 2019.[20]

Santo André

Douglas scored on his debut for Santo André on 23 January 2020, scoring in the 85th minute against Ponte Preta[21]

Goiás

Douglas made his debut for Goiás against Athletico Paranaense on 12 August 2020.[22]

Novorizontino

Douglas made his debut for Novorizontinio against Figueirense on 29 May 2021.[23] He scored his first goal for the club against Ituano on 5 June 2021, scoring in the 6th minute.[24]

Botafogo SP

Douglas made his debut for Botafogo SP against Santos on 20 January 2024.[25]

Style of play

Regarded as a promising young striker, Douglas Baggio is known for his speed, technique, and eye for goal. His main influences as a footballer are Cristiano Ronaldo and Willian.[26]

Personal life

Douglas Baggio is named after Italian former footballer Roberto Baggio. In an interview, he explained the reason behind his name, commenting that his father, while watching the 1994 World Cup Final penalty shoot-out between Brazil and Italy, reportedly stated that if Italy's final penalty taker – Baggio – were to miss his kick, then he would name his son after him; Baggio kicked the ball over the bar, which resulted in Brazil winning the World Cup, and a year later, Douglas Baggio was born.[27]

Career statistics

Club

As of 7 February 2022.[28]
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  1. Appearances in 2017 Primeira Liga.
  2. Appearances and goal in 2017 Copa Verde.

Honours

Flamengo
Ceará
Luverdense

References

  1. [1]
    "Sem chance no Fla, Douglas Baggio é emprestado para o Luverdense" (in Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  2. [2]
    "EXCLUSIVE: No Chelsea contact with Flamengo wonderkid Douglas Baggio". www.sambafoot.com. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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    Tim Vickery (24 March 2012). "The hype over Baggio". The World Game. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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    Simon Burnton (19 March 2012). "Football transfer rumours: Eden Hazard to Manchester City?". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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    "Flamengo renova com Douglas Baggio". www.flamengo.com. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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    "Flamengo estuda integrar Douglas Baggio aos profissionais" (in Portuguese). ESPN FC. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  7. [7]
    "Luverdense vs Joinville - 15 May 2016". int.soccerway.com.
  8. [8]
    "Goiás vs Luverdense - 27 July 2016". int.soccerway.com.
  9. [9]
    "Dois volantes e um atacante: Ceará anuncia três reforços de uma vez". globoesporte.com. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  10. [10]
    "Maranguape vs Ceará - 19 January 2017". int.soccerway.com.
  11. [11]
    "Douglas Baggio volta ao Luverdense que busca liderança do Grupo A" (in Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 24 March 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  12. [12]
    "Juventude vs Luverdense - 13 May 2017". int.soccerway.com.
  13. [13]
    "Luverdense vs Náutico - 25 November 2017". int.soccerway.com.
  14. [14]
    "Após deixar o Flamengo, Douglas Baggio é apresentado no Mirassol" (in Portuguese). Globo. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  15. [15]
    "Novorizontino vs Mirassol - 17 January 2018". int.soccerway.com.
  16. [16]
    "Revelado pelo Flamengo, Douglas Baggio reforça o Boa Esporte na Série B" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 16 April 2018.
  17. [17]
    "Ano novo, vida nova: veja onde foram parar destaques do Boa na Série B 2018" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 2 January 2019.
  18. [18]
    "Boa vs Fortaleza - 18 April 2018". int.soccerway.com.
  19. [19]
    "Criciúma vs Boa - 9 June 2018". int.soccerway.com.
  20. [20]
    "Brasil de Pelotas vs Caxias do Sul - 19 January 2019". int.soccerway.com.
  21. [21]
    "Ponte Preta vs Santo André - 23 January 2020". int.soccerway.com.
  22. [22]
    "Athletico Paranaense vs Goiás - 12 August 2020". int.soccerway.com.
  23. [23]
    "Norvorizontino vs Figueirense - 29 May 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  24. [24]
    "Ituano vs Novorizontino - 5 June 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  25. [25]
    "Botafogo SP vs Santos - 20 January 2024". int.soccerway.com.
  26. [26]
    "Baggio, tripletta con il Flamengo: non è Roby ma Douglas" (in Italian). Sky.it. 12 March 2012. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  27. [27]
    Fabrizio Romano (12 February 2014). "Douglas Baggio: 'La Juve è un sogno'" (in Italian). www.calciomercato.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  28. [28]
    Douglas Baggio at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
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