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
- As of 3 November 2019
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fluminense | 2012 | Série A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Guaratinguetá (loan) | 2012 | Série B | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
| MyPa (loan) | 2014 | Veikkausliiga | 21 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Playoffs | Continental | Total | ||||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fort Lauderdale (loan) | 2015 | NASL | 27 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 29 | 17 | |
| Minnesota United | 2016 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 5 | |||
| Miami FC | 2017 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | – | 31 | 21 | ||
| Orlando City | 2018 | MLS | 23 | 2 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 26 | 3 | ||
| Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard | 2019 | CLO | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 21 | 10 | ||
| Career totals | 152 | 57 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 67 | ||
Personal
Pinho holds a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[6]
Honours
Individual
References
- ^ "VIDEO: Pinho was top scorer at MLS Combine". 22 January 2013.
- ^ "Na Finlândia, jovem Stefano acumula experiências e sonha com volta ao Flu". 10 July 2014.
- ^ "Strikers Secure Three Brazilian Players". Strikers.com.
- ^ a b "Fort Lauderdale Strikers Forward Stefano Pinho Claims NASL Golden Ball".
- ^ "Latest News".
- ^ a b "Orlando City SC Acquires RJ Allen, Stéfano Pinho; Re-Signs Dillon Powers". 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Orlando City SC 1, DC United 1 2018 MLS Match Recap". mlssoccer.com.
- ^ 新疆官宣第七弹签约:巴西前锋皮尼奥加盟 at sports.sina.com 1 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-02 (in Chinese)
- ^ "Bold FC Brings Aboard Forward Stefano Pinho". uslchampionship.com. 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Signs Veteran Brazilian Stéfano Pinho". 31 January 2022.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Announces Additional Roster Moves". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Birmingham Legion FC Signs Stefano Pino".
- ^ "Miami FC Forward Stéfano Pinho Wins NASL Golden Ball Award".
- ^ "MIAMI FC FORWARD STÉFANO PINHO WINS NASL GOLDEN BOOT AWARD". miamifc.com. Miami FC. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
External links
- Stefano Pinho at Soccerway