Carlinhos (footballer, born June 1994)
A Brazilian midfield technician whose career path has taken him from South America to the Middle East, showcasing his adaptable playmaking skills.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: June 22·Millennials
Biography
Born in June 1994, Carlinhos, full name Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, emerged from Brazil's fertile football landscape. His professional journey is a testament to the global nature of the modern game, moving from his homeland to Portugal's Primeira Liga with Portimonense. As an attacking or central midfielder, his style is built on technical control and vision, assets that have seen him secure opportunities abroad. His recent loan move to Dibba in the UAE highlights a career built on adaptability and a willingness to ply his trade in diverse competitive environments, carrying the flair of Brazilian football to new audiences.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Carlinhos was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Carlinhos Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Carlinhos's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Established himself as a professional footballer in Portugal's top-flight league, Primeira Liga, with Portimonense.
- Secured an international loan move to Dibba in the United Arab Emirates, expanding his professional experience.
- Developed through the Brazilian football system to become an exportable midfield talent.
Did You Know?
His full name is Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus.
He is capable of playing in both attacking and central midfield roles.
His career has involved clubs in Brazil, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates.
“My feet do the talking inside the opponent's penalty area.”
