Careca
Forward · 1978 to 1997
- Goals
- 392
- Appearances
- 787
- Goals per game
- 0.50
- Major honours
- 15
Scored 114 of 392 career goals for Guarani, at 0.45 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 85 |
| 21 | 114 |
| 22 | 151 |
| 23 | 165 |
| 24 | 203 |
| 25 | 243 |
| 26 | 246 |
| 27 | 264 |
| 28 | 297 |
| 29 | 312 |
| 30 | 324 |
| 31 | 341 |
| 32 | 357 |
| 33 | 377 |
| 34 | 387 |
| 35 | 392 |
| 36 | 392 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guarani | 1978–1982 | 254 | 114 | 0.45 | 31% |
| São Paulo | 1983–1987 | 183 | 114 | 0.62 | 31% |
| Napoli | 1987–1992 | 217 | 96 | 0.44 | 26% |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 1993–1996 | 73 | 39 | 0.53 | 11% |
| Santos | 1997 | 0 | 0 | Not recorded | 0% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 652 | 331 |
| Domestic cup | 44 | 21 |
| Continental | 30 | 9 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
| International | 60 | 29 |
Competition splits are available for 95% of this player's seasons.
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 437 | 228 |
| Italy | 217 | 96 |
| Japan | 73 | 39 |
Honours
| UEFA Cup | 1 time · 1988–89 |
|---|---|
| Campeonato Brasileiro | 2 times · 1978 and 1986 |
| Serie A | 1 time · 1989–90 |
| Campeonato Paulista | 2 times · 1985 and 1987 |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 1 time · 1990 |
| Brasileirão Top Scorer | 1 time · 1986 |
|---|---|
| Bola de Prata | 3 times · 1982, 1985, and 1986 |
| Bola de Ouro | 1 time · 1986 |
| Campeonato Paulista top scorer | 1 time · 1985 |
| FIFA World Cup Silver Boot | 1 time · 1986 |
| South American Team of the Year | 1 time · 1986 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Careca scored?
- 392 goals in 787 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Careca score the most goals for?
- 114 goals for Guarani, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Careca won?
- 15 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Careca's best season?
- 35 goals in 1985 for São Paulo, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Careca have?
- 29 goals in 60 appearances for Brazil.
Where they rank
Careca updated Jul 18, 2026 · Wikipedia