# Obina

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For the Nigerian name, see [Obinna](/source/Obinna).

**Manuel de Brito Filho**Listen, better known as **Obina** (born January 31, 1983), is a Brazilian former [football](/source/Football_(soccer)) [striker](/source/Striker_(association_football)).

## Career

### Vitória

Obina caught attention in [2004](/source/2004_in_Brazilian_football) when he made a solid season, despite the relegation of his club, [Vitória](/source/Esporte_Clube_Vit%C3%B3ria). He scored 24 goals that season, 19 in the [Brazilian Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A), being the top scorer of the team along with [Edílson](/source/Ed%C3%ADlson). At the end of that year he has been transferred to [Al-Ittihad](/source/Al-Ittihad_(Jeddah)).

### Flamengo

Flamengo's supporters like to refer to him as the Brazilian [Samuel Eto'o](/source/Samuel_Eto'o) (they usually chant *ôôôô... Obina é melhor que o Eto'o*, "Obina is better than Eto'o"), a joke-reference to the [Cameroonian](/source/Cameroon) and former [Chelsea FC](/source/Chelsea_FC) player. Obina was fundamental in helping Flamengo win the [2006](/source/Copa_do_Brasil_2006) [Brazilian Cup](/source/Copa_do_Brasil). He has often been compared with [Fio Maravilha](/source/Fio_Maravilha) for his folkloric charm. [Kléber Leite](/source/Kl%C3%A9ber_Leite), Flamengo's Director of Football, once referred to him as being "culturally naive."

During [Flamengo](/source/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo)'s [Taça Guanabara](/source/Ta%C3%A7a_Guanabara) semi-final match against [Vasco da Gama](/source/Club_de_Regatas_Vasco_da_Gama) on February 25, 2007, Obina injured his left knee's [anterior cruciate ligament](/source/Anterior_cruciate_ligament) after scoring in the second minute of the match. [Flamengo](/source/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo)'s doctors estimated that he will be out of action for six months.

Just a few games after his awaited return, Obina was suspended for 120 days after hitting [Internacional](/source/Sport_Club_Internacional)'s player [Índio](/source/Marcos_Ant%C3%B4nio_de_Lima) with his elbow during [Flamengo](/source/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo)'s match against that team on 8 September 2007.[1]

In the two final games of the 2008 [Campeonato Carioca](/source/Campeonato_Carioca), Obina scored three goals against Botafogo and led Flamengo to win its 30th championship.

### Palmeiras

Obina was loaned to [Palmeiras](/source/Sociedade_Esportiva_Palmeiras) on May 25, 2009 until the end of the 2009 season.[2] He debuted for Palmeiras on May 29, 2009 in a [Copa Libertadores](/source/Copa_Libertadores) game against [Nacional](/source/Club_Nacional_de_Football),[3] scoring his first goal for the club on 31 May 2009, in a [Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A) game against [Barueri](/source/Gr%C3%AAmio_Recreativo_Barueri).[4]

Obina scored his first hat-trick for [Palmeiras](/source/Sociedade_Esportiva_Palmeiras) on 26 July 2009 against rivals [Corinthians](/source/Sport_Club_Corinthians_Paulista), his club won 3-0.[5]

On November 18, 2009 Obina was involved in some trouble with his teammate [Maurício](/source/Maur%C3%ADcio_dos_Santos_Nascimento), both argued and tried to hit each other after the incident. Both were resigned from the club with two matches left to play in the season.[6][7]

### Return to Palmeiras

In July 2012 Obina returned to Palmeiras for a six-month loan in which the São Paulo club shelled out $300 thousand (R $626,000).

On July 22, 2012, shook the Nautical networks in victory by 3-0, this being his first goal after the return to Palmeiras . His poor performance, along with the entire team, which culminated with Palmeiras relegation to Serie B in 2013 led to the board of directors desist to renew with the player, following the Palestra Italia only until December, when it closes your loan agreement. On 29 November 2012, along with four other companions, was officially dismissed from the club.

### Atlético Mineiro

After a very brief stay in Flamengo, for merely two weeks (the first two of 2010), Obina signed a three years contract with [Atlético Mineiro](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro) prior to their first official game of the season, against [América Mineiro](/source/Am%C3%A9rica_Futebol_Clube_(MG)), on 24 January 2010. The contract grants Atlético Mineiro 50% of the rights over Obina, and it cost the club approximately 700,000 euros.[8]

### China

On January 21, 2011, the Atletico Mineiro announced through its official website that Obina was sold to [Shandong Luneng](/source/Shandong_Luneng) to play for [Shandong Taishan F.C.](/source/Shandong_Taishan_F.C.) Atletico received only, according to the contract, the amount on the window rate.[9]

### América Mineiro

He was signed to [América Futebol Clube](/source/Am%C3%A9rica_Futebol_Clube_(MG)) in 2014. He scored twice against his former club Atletico Mineiro, but they ended up losing the game by turning 3 to 2. Before Vasco da Gama, Obina scored the goal that secured the tie for América Mineiro in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. Before his former club Bahia, scored a penalty goal that opened the scoring for the Coelho, but the team eventually lost the match 2-1.[10]

### Bahia

Obina was loaned to Bahia from January to December 2013. Opened on March 17, 2013, against Vitória da Conquista, match that ended in a draw 1 to 1. He scored his first goal in the club's match against Juazeirense on March 24, 2013.

### Career statistics

- *(Correct as of May 5, 2011)*

Club Season State League Brazilian Série A Copa do Brasil Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Vitória 2004 - - 40 19 9 5 - - - - 49 24 Total 0 0 40 19 9 5 0 0 0 0 49 24 Flamengo 2005 - - 27 6 2 1 - - - - 29 7 2006 3 0 30 11 8 4 - - - - 41 15 2007 5 3 23 4 - - 2 2 - - 30 9 2008 17 7 31 7 - - 7 1 - - 55 15 2009 11 0 1 0 5 0 - - - - 17 0 Total 36 10 112 28 15 5 9 3 0 0 172 46 Palmeiras (loan) 2009 - - 27 12 - - 2 0 - - 29 12 Total 0 0 27 12 0 0 2 0 0 0 29 12 Flamengo 2010 2 0 - - - - - - - - 2 0 Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Atlético Mineiro 2010 3 3 24 12 3 5 - - 3 3 33 23 Total 3 3 24 12 3 5 0 0 3 3 33 23 Club Season – Chinese Super League Cup Continental Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Shandong Luneng 2011 - - 25 10 3 0 6 2 - - 34 12 Total - - 25 10 3 0 6 2 0 0 34 12 Career total 41 13 228 79 30 15 22 5 3 3 319 117

*according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website[11] and Flaestatística.*[12]

## Honours

**Vitória**

- [Bahia State Championship](/source/Campeonato_Baiano): 2004(7 goals)

**Flamengo**

- [Copa do Brasil](/source/Copa_do_Brasil): [2006](/source/Copa_do_Brasil_2006)
- [Taça Guanabara](/source/Ta%C3%A7a_Guanabara): 2007, 2008
- [Taça Rio](/source/Ta%C3%A7a_Rio): 2009
- [Rio de Janeiro State League](/source/Campeonato_Carioca): 2007, 2008, [2009](/source/Campeonato_Carioca_2009)
- [Campeonato Brasileiro](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A): [2009](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_2009)

**Atlético Mineiro**

- [Minas Gerais State League](/source/Campeonato_Baiano): 2010

## References

1. ["Obina, do Flamengo, é condenado a 120 dias de suspensão por agressão"](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/esporte/ult92u329502.shtml) (in Portuguese). Folha Online. September 18, 2007. Retrieved September 28, 2007.

1. ["Em baixa, Obina troca Flamengo pelo Palmeiras"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110607023755/http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/brasileiro/2009/interna/0,,OI3785780-EI13759,00-Obina+e+emprestado+ao+Palmeiras.html) (in Portuguese). Terra. May 25, 2009. Archived from [the original](http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/brasileiro/2009/interna/0,,OI3785780-EI13759,00-Obina+e+emprestado+ao+Palmeiras.html) on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2009.

1. ["Libertadores: na estreia de Obina, Palmeiras tropeça e se complica"](https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/05/29/libertadores-na-estreia-de-obina-palmeiras-tropeca-se-complica-756093869.asp) (in Portuguese). O Globo. May 29, 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2009.

1. ["Obina marca no empate do Palmeiras com o Barueri"](http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/brasileiro2009/mat/2009/05/31/obina-marca-no-empate-do-palmeiras-com-barueri-756124518.asp) (in Portuguese). O Globo. May 31, 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2009.

1. ["Obina hat-trick helps Palmeiras crush Corinthians"](https://fourfourtwo.com/news/southamerica/34197/default.aspx). Four Four Two. July 27, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2009.

1. ["Demitidos, Maurício e Obina deixam Porto Alegre sem o Palmeiras"](https://fourfourtwo.com/news/southamerica/42636/default.aspx). Globoesporte.com. November 19, 2009. Retrieved November 19, 2009.

1. ["Palmeiras pair set for sack following fight"](http://globoesporte.globo.com/Esportes/Noticias/Times/Palmeiras/0,,MUL1384989-9872,00-DEMITIDOS+MAURICIO+E+OBINA+DEIXAM+PORTO+ALEGRE+SEM+O+PALMEIRAS.html). Four Four Two. November 19, 2009. Retrieved November 19, 2009.

1. [Presidente do Atlético-MG anuncia contratação de Obina](http://espnbrasil.terra.com.br/flamengo/noticia/98234_PRESIDENTE+DO+ATLETICO+MG+ANUNCIA+CONTRATACAO+DE+OBINA)[dead link] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. January 20, 2010. Retrieved January 21, 2010.

1. ["Camisa 10, Obina é apresentado com status de craque por equipe da China - 24/02/2011 - UOL Esporte - Futebol"](https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2011/02/24/camisa-10-obina-e-apresentado-com-status-de-craque-por-equipe-da-china.jhtm). *www.uol.com.br*. Retrieved 2025-01-11.

1. ["Obina deixa América-MG e acerta contrato com clube do Japão"](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/esportes/obina-deixa-america-mg-e-acerta-contrato-com-clube-do-japao-ehqdegt6hnvdvro5mdc0je1qm/) (in Brazilian Portuguese). *Gazeta do Povo*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201021225049/https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/esportes/obina-deixa-america-mg-e-acerta-contrato-com-clube-do-japao-ehqdegt6hnvdvro5mdc0je1qm/) October 21, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-01-11.

1. [Flamengo official website](http://www.flamengo.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201101134715/http://www.flamengo.com/) November 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine (in Portuguese)

1. [Flaestatística](http://www.flaestatistica.com) (in Portuguese)

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.obina.com.br/) (in Portuguese)
- [Obina](http://guardian.touch-line.com/statscentre.asp?Lang=0&CTID=59&CPID=133&pStr=Player&PLID=185278&TEID=3311) at Guardian Stats Centre
- [soccerterminal](https://web.archive.org/web/20170326152319/http://www.soccerterminal.com/st-st//playerDetail.do?ct=903&act=vicious&lg=&s=&,905,&s=&pid=33358&tid=5965)

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