Irineu (footballer)

Irineu Calixto Couto (born 27 March 1983), or simply Irineu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career
Born in São Paulo, Irineu started his professional career at Cruzeiro. He also loaned to Ipatinga twice, from December 2004 to April 2005 (along with Diego da Silva) and in April 2006, which he played for the club at the national cup (2005 and 2006). Originally loaned to the club until the end of year, he left for Portuguese side Sporting Braga in August 2006. He also signed a new three-year contract with Cruzeiro in July 2005. In January 2007 he returned to Brazil and loaned to Flamengo.

In August 2007 he left for Marília.

In January 2008 he was loaned to Portuguese Primeira Liga side Académica. The team avoided from relegation.

In July 2008, he signed a three-year contract with Denizlispor after his contract with Cruzeiro expired.

In September 2009 he returned to Brazil for a third time, for Juventude. After the season, he left for Paraná. In 2011, he left for newly promoted side ABC.

Honours

 * Brazilian Cup: 2003
 * Brazilian League Série A: 2003


 * Minas Gerais State League: 2003, 2004, 2006
 * Rio de Janeiro State League: 2007
 * Guanabara Cup: 2007