Júnior Tavares

Carlos Eugenio Júnior Tavares dos Santos (born 7 August 1996), known as Júnior Tavares, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back and defensive midfielder.

Club career
In 2016, Tavares was loaned to São Paulo, where he played several championships for the under 20 team. After standing out, it was bought in definitive and was promoted to the professional team of São Paulo.

On 16 July 2018, Tavares signed to Serie A side Sampdoria on loan until 30 June 2019 with an option to buy.

In September 2023, the athlete underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor.

Club
Náutico
 * Campeonato Pernambucano: 2022

International
Brazil U15
 * South American U-15 Championship: 2011

Individual

 * Campeonato Pernambucano Best XI: 2022