Introduction
Anderson Luiz Pinheiro (born 13 December 1981), known as Paquito, is an Italian–Brazilian footballer.
Club career
Born in Curitiba, Brazil, Paquito started his European career since arrived at Napoli in July 2000. In January 2001, his left for Serie B side Ravenna. On 1 July 2001, he was signed by Cosenza. He spent 2002–03 season on loan to Brazil and then left for Challenge League side Chiasso. In 2005–06 season, he played the round 1 match for Chiasso on 16 July 2005, but signed by Crotone soon after. In January 2006 he return to Chiasso, from Italian speaking region Ticino. In the next season he was signed by Swiss Super League side Luzern. He was out-favoured in the 2007–08 season, he left for Enosis Neon Paralimni then played with the Luzern B. In January 2009 he left for OFI Heraklion.
After a year without a club, he returned to Switzerland for Yverdon-Sport.
Privates
He also holds an Italian passport and is the brother of Juninho.