{{Short description|Brazilian footballer (born 1996)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Auro Jr. | image = File:Auro - SÉRIE A - CORINTHIANS 0 X 0 SANTOS FC (cropped).jpg | caption = Auro with Santos in 2022 | fullname = Auro Alvaro da Cruz Júnior | height = 1.68 m | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|1|23|df=y}} | birth_place = Jaú, Brazil | currentclub = Tombense | clubnumber = | position = Right-back | youthyears1 = 2010–2016 | youthclubs1 = São Paulo | years1 = 2014–2018 | clubs1 = São Paulo | caps1 = 34 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2016 | clubs2 = → Linense (loan) | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2017 | clubs3 = → América Mineiro (loan) | caps3 = 11 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2018 | clubs4 = → Toronto FC (loan) | caps4 = 18 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2019–2022 | clubs5 = Toronto FC | caps5 = 66 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2022 | clubs6 = → Santos (loan) | caps6 = 11 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2023 | clubs7 = Ordabasy | caps7 = 20 | goals7 = 1 | years8 = 2024 | clubs8 = Torpedo Kutaisi | caps8 = 19 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2025 | clubs9 = Al-Muharraq | caps9 = | goals9 = | years10= 2026– | clubs10= Tombense | caps10= 4 | goals10= 0 | nationalyears1 = 2013 | nationalteam1 = Brazil U17 | nationalcaps1 = 14 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2015 | nationalteam2 = Brazil U20 | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalyears3 = 2014 | nationalteam3 = Brazil U21 | nationalcaps3 = 1 | nationalgoals3 = 0 | club-update = 20 February 2026 | nationalteam-update = }} '''Auro Alvaro da Cruz Júnior''' (born 23 January 1996), known as '''Auro Jr.''' or just '''Auro''', is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Tombense.
==Club career== ===Brazil=== Born in Jaú, São Paulo, Auro joined São Paulo FC's youth setup in 2010, aged 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/sao-paulo/auro-relembra-sonho-realizado-pelo-sao-paulo-e-lamenta-trocas-de-treinadores/|trans-title=Auro recalls dream fulfilled by São Paulo and regrets changes in coaches|first=Pedro|last=Nascimento|date=30 April 2020|work=Gazeta Esportiva|title=Auro relembra sonho realizado pelo São Paulo e lamenta trocas de treinadores|language=pt-BR}}</ref> He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 7 September 2014, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Paulo Miranda in a 2–0 home win over Sport Recife.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/campeonatos/brasileiro/serie-a/ultimas-noticias/2014/09/07/quarteto-encanta-sao-paulo-envolve-o-sport-e-mantem-perseguicao-ao-lider.htm|title=Quarteto encanta, São Paulo envolve o Sport e diminui distância ao líder|trans-title=Quartet captivate, São Paulo wrap Sport and shorten distance to the leaders|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=7 September 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saopaulofc.net/noticias/noticias/futebol/2014/12/6/mais-maduro,-auro-reencontra-adversario-da-estreia|title="Mais maduro", Auro reencontra adversário da estreia|trans-title="More mature", Auro faces the opponent of his debut again|publisher=São Paulo FC|language=pt-BR|date=6 December 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref> He was handed his first start three days later, in a 4–2 success at Botafogo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ge.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2014/10-09-2014/botafogo-sao-paulo.html|title=Jogão! Em duelo com duas viradas, São Paulo bate Botafogo em Brasília|trans-title=Great match! In a duel with two comebacks, São Paulo defeat Botafogo in Brasília|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt-BR|date=10 September 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref>
On 23 September 2014, Auro renewed his contract with the ''Tricolor'' until 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com.br/noticia/442112_sao-paulo-anuncia-renovacao-do-contrato-do-lateral-direito-auro|title=São Paulo anuncia renovação do contrato do lateral direito Auro|work=ESPN |trans-title=São Paulo announce the renewal of the contract of right back Auro|publisher=ESPN Brasil|language=pt-BR|date=23 September 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref> A regular starter under manager Muricy Ramalho, he lost his starting spot after the arrival of Bruno.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/futebol-nacional/lateral-direita-volta-preocupar-sao-paulo-bruno-interessa-fla.html|title=Lateral direita volta a preocupar o São Paulo; Bruno interessa ao Fla|trans-title=Right back is a concern to São Paulo again; Bruno is targeted by ''Fla''|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=16 November 2015|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref>
In February 2016, Auro signed on loan with Linense for the 2016 Campeonato Paulista.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.calinense.com.br/noticia/287|title=Paulistão 2016: Lateral Direito Auro é Apresentando Oficialmente|language=pt|trans-title=Paulistão 2016: Right Back Auro is Officially Introduced|date=29 February 2016|work=Clube Atlético Linense}}</ref> In June, after featuring in only eight minutes for Linense, he was set to join Sport Recife on loan (including being introduced by the club as a new signing),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2016/06/27/sport-oficializa-a-contratacao-do-lateral-direito-auro-emprestado-pelo-sp.htm|title=Sport oficializa a contratação do lateral direito Auro, emprestado pelo SP|trans-title=Sport turn official the signing of right back Auro, on loan from ''SP''|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=27 June 2016|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref> however, he was prevented from joining the club due to a Brazilian rule that prevents a player from representing three clubs during the same year, as he had already made appearances for Linense and São Paulo in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/sao-paulo/sem-poder-defender-sport-auro-pode-voltar.html|trans-title=Without being able to play for Sport, full-back Auro returns to São Paulo|language=pt-BR|date=1 July 2016|title=Sem poder defender o Sport, lateral Auro volta ao São Paulo|work=Lance!}}</ref> Instead, he returned to São Paulo, where he mainly featured with the under-20 squad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saopaulofc.net/noticias/noticias/futebol-de-base/2016/11/24/apos-atuacao-goleadora,-auro-exalta-experiencia-no-sub-20-antes-de-decisao|title=Após atuação goleadora, Auro exalta experiência no Sub-20 antes de decisão|trans-title=After goalscoring performance, Auro plays up experience in the under-20s before final|publisher=São Paulo FC|language=pt-BR|date=24 November 2016|accessdate=14 February 2022}}</ref> winning two under-20 titles that season.<ref name=americaloan />
On 14 January 2017, Auro joined América Mineiro on loan,<ref name=americaloan>{{Cite news |url=http://www.lance.com.br/sao-paulo/acerta-emprestimo-auro-para-america-por-ano.html |title=São Paulo acerta empréstimo de Auro para o América-MG por um ano |trans-title=São Paulo agree loan of Auro to América-MG for one year|last=Grossi |first=Bruno |date=14 January 2017 |work=Lance! |language=pt-BR |access-date=23 January 2017 }}</ref> making a total of 16 appearances between Primeira Liga, Campeonato Mineiro, and Copa do Brasil. He started off well with América, but suffered a knee injury, requiring him to miss time due to an operation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/sao-paulo/emprestado-tres-vezes-no-sao-paulo-auro-entende-foram-necessarios/|trans-title=Loaned three times by São Paulo, Auro understands the club's option|language=pt|title=Emprestado três vezes pelo São Paulo, Auro entende opção do clube|date=22 May 2019|first=Felipe|last=Leite|work=Gazeta Esportiva}}</ref> He subsequently returned to São Paulo in 2018, after his loan spell had ended.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/toronto-fc-right-back-auro-jr-is-sometimes-overlooked-but-his-play-speaks-volumes|title=TFC right back Auro Jr. is often overlooked, but his play speaks volumes|first=Steve|last=Buffery|date=March 12, 2020|newspaper=Toronto Sun}}</ref>
===Canada=== [[File:Auro Jr playing for Toronto FC.png|thumb|150px|Auro Jr. playing for Toronto FC in 2020]] On 13 February 2018, it was announced that Auro Jr. had been signed on loan by Major League Soccer club Toronto FC with an option to buy.<ref name="Toronto FC sign defender Auro">{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/02/13/toronto-fc-sign-defender-auro|title=Toronto FC sign defender Auro|work=Toronto FC|date=13 February 2018|accessdate=7 March 2018}}</ref> He made the decision to come to Toronto after speaking to his São Paulo teammate and former Toronto FC striker Gilberto, turning down opportunities to play in South America, Portugal and Spain (including with La Liga club CD Leganés) in favour of joining Toronto.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/he-only-had-good-things-to-say-ex-toronto-fc-striker-gilberto-convinced-auro-to-join-reds |title='He only had good things to say': Ex-Toronto FC striker Gilberto convinced Auro to join Reds |last=Larson |first=Kurt |newspaper=Toronto Sun |date=19 February 2018 |accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/21/arriving-toronto-fc-auro-almost-wound-going-la-liga|title=Before arriving at Toronto FC, Auro almost wound up going to La Liga|first=Ian|last=Quillen|date=21 February 2018|accessdate=28 May 2020|work=Major League Soccer}}</ref> He made his club debut on 20 February 2018, in a 2–0 away win against the Colorado Rapids in the first leg of their round of 16 CONCACAF Champions League tie.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/02/24/newcomer-auro-earns-rave-reviews-following-standout-debut-colorado|title=Newcomer Auro earns rave reviews following standout debut in Colorado|work=Toronto FC|first=James |last=Grossi|date=24 February 2018|accessdate=7 March 2018}}</ref> He recorded his first assist on May 18, on Ryan Telfer's game-winning goal against Orlando City SC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/brazilian-auro-jr-adjusting-thriving-toronto-fc|title=Brazilian Auro Jr. adjusting, thriving at Toronto FC|date=May 24, 2021|first=James|last=Grossi|work=Toronto FC}}</ref> In his debut season with the club, Auro made 28 appearances across all competitions, registering five assists.<ref name="Toronto FC exercise option to buy Auro"/>
On 17 December 2018, Toronto opted to purchase Auro Jr. permanently from São Paulo.<ref name="Toronto FC exercise option to buy Auro">{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/12/17/toronto-fc-exercise-option-buy-auro-jr|title=Toronto FC exercise option to buy Auro Jr.|work=Toronto FC|date=17 December 2018|accessdate=1 February 2019|archive-date=10 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510220734/https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/12/17/toronto-fc-exercise-option-buy-auro-jr|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2019, he was determined to be the best right-back in the league according to Opta advanced statistics.<ref name="Opta MLS Best XI 2019: Do you agree with what the stats say?">{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/10/09/opta-mls-best-xi-2019-do-you-agree-what-stats-say|title=Opta MLS Best XI 2019: Do you agree with what the stats say?|work=Major League Soccer|first=Jonathan|last=Sigal|date=9 October 2019|accessdate=19 October 2019}}</ref> He scored his first goal in a pre-season exhibition match on 1 April 2021, from a penalty kick, against Columbus Crew SC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2021/4/2/22363876/toronto-fc-are-2-0-to-start-preseason-after-win-over-columbus-crew|title=Toronto FC are 2-0 to start preseason after win over Columbus Crew|first=Michael|last=Singh|date=2 April 2021|work=Waking the Red}}</ref> At the end of the 2021 MLS season, Toronto announced they were exercising their contract option on Auro, keeping him at the club through 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-announce-year-end-roster-decisions|date=December 1, 2021|title=Toronto FC Announce Year-End Roster Decisions|work= Toronto FC}}</ref>
====Loan to Santos==== On 14 February 2022, Santos announced the signing of Auro on a one-year loan deal with an option to purchase.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/lateral-direito-auro-e-o-quarto-reforco-do-santos-fc-para-2022/|title=Lateral-direito Auro é o quarto reforço do Santos FC para 2022|trans-title=Right-back Auro is the fourth addition of Santos FC for 2022|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=14 February 2022|accessdate=14 February 2022|archive-date=14 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214185751/https://www.santosfc.com.br/lateral-direito-auro-e-o-quarto-reforco-do-santos-fc-para-2022/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-loan-auro-to-santos-fc|title=Toronto FC loan Auro to Santos FC|date=February 14, 2022|work=Toronto FC}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 8 March, replacing Vinicius Balieiro at half-time in a 1–1 Copa do Brasil away draw against Fluminense-PI, with his side advancing on penalties.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/santos/auro-estreia-e-bustos-fala-sobre-disputa-pela-lateral-direita-do-peixe.html|title=Auro estreia e Bustos fala sobre disputa pela lateral direita do Peixe|trans-title=Auro debuts and Bustos talks about dispute for the right-back of ''Peixe''|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=9 March 2022|accessdate=10 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/auro-comemora-estreia-destaca-garra-do-santos-fc-em-teresina-e-projeta-classico-contra-o-palmeiras/|trans-title=Auro celebrates debut, highlights Santos FC's strength in Teresina and projects classic against Palmeiras|title=Auro comemora estreia, destaca garra do Santos FC em Teresina e projeta clássico contra o Palmeiras|language=pt|work=Santos FC|first=Vitor|last=Anjos|date=10 March 2022 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> On 22 November 2022, Santos announced that Auro would leave the club at the end of his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/comunicado-vinculo-atletas-2023/|title=Comunicado|trans-title=Announcement|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=22 November 2022|accessdate=22 November 2022}}</ref> Toronto also declined his contract option for 2023, making him a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2022/11/16/23462285/toronto-fc-declines-auro-jrs-2023-contract-option|title=Toronto FC declines Auro Jr's 2023 contract option|date=16 November 2022|work=Waking the Red|first=Anthony|last=Khoury}}</ref>
===Asia=== On 3 March 2023, Auro was announced at Kazakhstan Premier League club Ordabasy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tntsports.com.br/melhorfuteboldomundo/Ex-Santos-e-Sao-Paulo-lateral-Auro-e-o-novo-reforco-do-Ordabasy-do-Cazaquistao-20230303-0025.html|title=Ex-Santos e São Paulo, lateral Auro é o novo reforço do Ordabasy, do Cazaquistão|work=TNT Sports |trans-title=Formerly of Santos and São Paulo, full-back Auro is the new addition of Ordabasy, from Kazakhstan|publisher=TNT Sports|language=pt-BR|date=3 March 2023|accessdate=5 March 2023}}</ref>
In April 2024, Auro signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional season with Georgian club Torpedo Kutaisi in the Erovnuli Liga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lelo.ge/article/%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A4%E1%83%98%E1%83%AA%E1%83%98%E1%83%90%E1%83%9A%E1%83%A3%E1%83%A0%E1%83%90%E1%83%93-%E1%83%A5%E1%83%A3%E1%83%97%E1%83%90%E1%83%98%E1%83%A1%E1%83%98%E1%83%A1-%E1%83%A2%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A0%E1%83%9E%E1%83%94%E1%83%93%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A8%E1%83%98-%E1%83%91%E1%83%A0%E1%83%90%E1%83%96%E1%83%98%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98-%E1%83%9B%E1%83%AA%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98-%E1%83%98%E1%83%97%E1%83%90%E1%83%9B%E1%83%90%E1%83%A8%E1%83%94%E1%83%91%E1%83%A1-46422|title=[ოფიციალურად] ქუთაისის "ტორპედოში" ბრაზილიელი მცველი ითამაშებს|trans-title=[Officially] Brazilian defender will play in Kutaisi "Torpedo"|date=13 April 2024|language=Georgian|work=Lelo}}</ref>
In January 2025, he joined Al-Muharraq in the Bahraini Premier League.
===Return to Brazil=== In December 2025, Auro returned to Brazil to sign for Tombense in the Brazilian Serie D and Campeonato Mineiro for 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/zona-da-mata-centro-oeste/futebol/times/tombense/noticia/2025/12/06/ex-sao-paulo-e-multicampeao-na-base-do-flamengo-reforcam-tombense-em-2026.ghtml|title=Ex-São Paulo e multicampeão na base do Flamengo reforçam Tombense em 2026|trans-title=Former São Paulo player and multiple champion in Flamengo's youth system will reinforce Tombense in 2026|date=December 6, 2025|work=TV Globo|language=pt|first=Bruno|last=Ribeiro}}</ref>
==International career== At international level, Auro has represented Brazil at U-17, U-20, and U-21 level.<ref name="TFC Profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/players/auro-jr|title=Auro Jr.|work=Toronto FC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227150008/https://www.torontofc.ca/players/auro-jr|archive-date=February 27, 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> He earned his first callup to play in the 2013 South American U-17 Championship, playing in all nine of his team's matches, en route to a third-place finish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/auro-time-has-come-2205966|title=Auro's time has come|date=26 October 2013|work=FIFA}}{{dead link|date=October 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> At the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, in the quarter-finals against Mexico, he scored his team's tenth penalty kick during the shootout which they lost 11–10, after the game ended 1–1 after extra time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/football/champions-mexico-oust-brazil-in-u-17-world-cup |title=Champions Mexico oust Brazil in U-17 World Cup |first=Alex |last=Leach |date=3 November 2013 |work=Khaleej Times |accessdate=25 May 2020}}</ref> He was called up for the U-21 squad at the 2014 Toulon Tournament, where he was part of the championship winning team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebotafogostar.com/2014/06/03/brazil-2014-toulon-tournament-players/|title=The Future Brazil Stars Who Triumphed in Toulon 2014|first=James|last=Nalton|date=3 June 2014|work=The Botafogo Star}}</ref> He was called up to the U-20 team for the 2015 South American U-20 Championship, playing in three matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/67799_brazil_squad_announced_for_2015_south_american_youth_football_championship.html|title=Brazil squad announced for 2015 South American Youth Football Championship|date=7 January 2015|work=Sambafoot}}</ref>
==Style of play== A versatile defender, Auro is usually deployed as a right-back, but is capable of playing on either flank.<ref name="Toronto FC sign defender Auro"/> Regarding Auro Jr.'s playing style, Tim Bezbatchenko – Toronto FC's senior vice-president of soccer operations and general manager – said in 2018 that he is "...a very capable two-way player and an important part of our team. Auro Jr. is an attacking threat on the wing who also puts in solid defensive work."<ref name="Toronto FC exercises its contract option on Auro">{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/tfc/2018/12/17/toronto-fc-exercises-its-contract-option-on-auro.html |title=Toronto FC exercises its contract option on Auro |work=Toronto Star |first=Laura |last=Armstrong |date=17 December 2018 |accessdate=1 February 2019 }}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|8 December 2024}}<ref name="Soccerway profile">{{Soccerway|auro-alvaro-da-cruz-junior/290443}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Auro » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe334638/auro/club-matches/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=3 January 2019}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" Style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State league !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="4"|São Paulo |2014 |Série A |12||0||0||0||0||0||2<ref group=lower-alpha name="COS">Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||14||0 |- |2015 |Série A |10||0||6<ref group=lower-alpha name="Paulista A1">Appearance(s) in Campeonato Paulista</ref>||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||16||0 |- |2016 |Série A |6||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||6||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !28!!0!!6!!0!!0!!0!!2!!0||colspan="2"|—!!36!!0 |- |Linense (loan) |2016 |Série D |0||0||1<ref group=lower-alpha name="Paulista A1"/>||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |América Mineiro (loan) |2017 |Série B |0||0||11<ref group=lower-alpha>Appearance(s) in Campeonato Mineiro</ref>||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||3<ref group=lower-alpha>Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga (Brazil)</ref>||0|||16||0 |- |Toronto FC (loan) |2018 |MLS |18||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0||8<ref group=lower-alpha name="CCL">Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League</ref>||0||1<ref group=lower-alpha>Appearance in Campeones Cup</ref>||0||28||0 |- |rowspan="4"|Toronto FC |2019 |MLS |23||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0||2<ref group=lower-alpha name="CCL"/>||0||4<ref group=lower-alpha>Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs</ref>||0||30||0 |- |2020 |MLS |18<ref group=lower-alpha>Includes three appearances in MLS is Back Tournament group stage</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2<ref group=lower-alpha>One appearance in MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage, one appearance in MLS Cup Playoffs</ref>||0||20||0 |- |2021 |MLS |25||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0||4<ref group=lower-alpha name="CCL"/>||0||colspan="2"|—||31||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !84!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!4!!0!!14!!0!!7!!0!!109!!0 |- |Santos (loan) |2022 |Série A |8||0||3<ref group=lower-alpha name="Paulista A1"/>||0||1||0||3<ref group=lower-alpha name="COS"/>||0||colspan="2"|—||15||0 |- |Ordabasy |2023 |Kazakhstan Premier League |20||1||colspan="2"|—||5||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||27||0 |- |Torpedo Kutaisi |2024 |Erovnuli Liga |19||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Conference League qualifiers}}||0||2{{efn|Appearances in Georgian Super Cup}}||0||colspan="2"|—||23||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !159!!1!!21!!0!!13!!0!!23!!0!!12!!0!!228!!0 |} {{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}}
==Honours==
=== Club === ;São Paulo *Série A runner-up: 2014
;Toronto FC<ref name="Soccerway profile" /> *MLS Cup runner-up: 2019 *Canadian Championship: 2018; runner-up: 2019 *CONCACAF Champions League runner-up: 2018
;Torpedo Kutaisi *'''Georgian Super Cup:''' 2024
=== International === ;Brazil U-21 *Toulon Tournament: 2014
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{commons category|Auro Jr}} *[https://www.torontofc.ca/players/auro-jr Toronto FC Official Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227150008/https://www.torontofc.ca/players/auro-jr |date=2021-02-27 }}
{{FC Torpedo Kutaisi squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Auro Jr.}} Category:1996 births Category:Footballers from Jaú Category:Footballers from São Paulo Category:Living people Category:Brazilian men's footballers Category:Brazil men's youth international footballers Category:Men's association football full-backs Category:São Paulo FC players Category:Clube Atlético Linense players Category:América Futebol Clube (MG) players Category:Toronto FC players Category:Santos FC players Category:FC Ordabasy players Category:FC Torpedo Kutaisi players Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Category:Major League Soccer players Category:Kazakhstan Premier League players Category:Erovnuli Liga players Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Category:Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Canada Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Kazakhstan Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Kazakhstan Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Georgia (country) Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Georgia (country) Category:21st-century Brazilian sportsmen Category:Al-Muharraq SC players Category:Bahraini Premier League players Category:Tombense Futebol Clube players