Adriano Correia Claro

Adriano joined Barca on July 17th 2010 at the age of 25, after playing for six seasons at Seville. The Brazilian is Barca’s second summer signing of 2010 following the capture of David Villa in June.

Adriano Correia Claro (26 October1984, Curitiba) signed a four year contract, with the option of a further season and a 90 million Euro buy out clause, on July 17th 2010. After playing futsal as a youngster he was signed by Seville from Brazilian outfit Coritiba, where he debuted at the age of 18, and played for the Andaluz club for six seasons from 2004 to 2010.

The Brazilian won an impressive number of medals with Seville, picking up at least one title in four of his six seasons at the club. The last one being the Spanish Cup won at the Nou Camp at the end of the 2010 season against Atletico Madrid. He played a total of 157 games for Seville and scored 11 league goals.

In his first season at Barça, Adriano made 31 appearances and was the first choice on the left until injury kept him sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Adriano was also a part of the 2003 Brazilian under 20 World Cup winning team and won the Copa America with the full national side in 2004.

PROFILE

One of Adriano’s great strengths is his ability to play in a variety of positions. His skill and forward running are always to the fore when he plays at either left or right back and his attacking instincts and hard work also mean he can easily fill a number of roles in midfield.

HONOURS

FC Barcelona
2010/11 Champions League
2010/11 Liga
2010/11 Spanish Super Cup

Seville FC
2009/10 Spanish Cup
2007/08 Spanish Super Cup
2006/07 Spanish Cup
2006/07 UEFA Cup
2006/07 European Super Cup
2005/06 UEFA Cup

Coritiba FC
2003/04 Campionat Paranaense
2002/03 Campionat Paranaense

Brazil
2004 Copa América
2003 Under-20 World Cup

CAREER

2010-11 FC Barcelona
2009-10 Sevilla FC
2008-09 Sevilla FC
2007-08 Sevilla FC
2006-07 Sevilla FC
2005-06 Sevilla FC
2004-05 Sevilla FC
2003-04 Coritiba
2002-03 Coritiba