Wilson Júnior (footballer, born 1976)

Wilson Júnior
Wilson Junior with São Caetano in 2022
Personal information
Full name Wilson Raimundo Júnior
Date of birth (1976-10-27) 27 October 1976
Place of birth São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 São José-SP (head coach)
Youth career
Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1996 Corinthians 0 (0)
1997 Atlético Paranaense 0 (0)
1998 Náutico
1999 Portuguesa Santista 19 (0)
1999 Botafogo 3 (0)
2000 Rio Branco-SP 9 (0)
2000 Ferro Carril Oeste 14 (0)
2001 Ceará 8 (0)
2002 Botafogo-SP 42 (0)
2003 São José-SP 14 (0)
2004 União Barbarense 10 (0)
2004–2005 Atlético Sorocaba 23 (0)
2005–2007 Naval 14 (0)
2007–2008 Naval 16 (0)
2008–2010 Inter Baku 35 (0)
2011–2014 São Bernardo 60 (0)
2012 → Boa Esporte (loan) 13 (0)
2013 → ABC (loan) 15 (0)
2014 Bragantino 1 (0)
2015 Matonense 10 (0)
Total 306 (0)
Managerial career
2015 Matonense
2015 São Bernardo
2016 Rio Preto
2016 Monte Azul
2017 Juventus-SP
2018–2019 São Bernardo
2019–2020 Atibaia
2021 São Caetano
2021 Santo André
2022 Primavera
2023 Mixto
2024 Taubaté
2024 Boa Esporte
2025 Náutico (assistant)
2025 Náutico U20
2026 São Bento
2026– São José-SP
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wilson Raimundo Júnior (born 27 October 1976), known as Wilson Júnior, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a goalkeeper. He is the current head coach of São José-SP.

Playing career

Born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Wilson Júnior was a Corinthians youth graduate, being a part of the squad which won the 1995 Campeonato Paulista, but as a fifth-choice behind Ronaldo Giovanelli, Ricardo Pinto, Wilson Ricardo and Maizena. He later had spells at Atlético Paranaense and Náutico, before being a starter for Portuguesa Santista in the 1999 Campeonato Paulista.

In 1999, Wilson Júnior moved to Botafogo, and made his Série A debut on 15 August of that year, in a 2–1 away loss to Vasco da Gama. Rarely used, he returned to his native state with Rio Branco-SP in 2000,[1] before joining Argentine side Ferro Carril Oeste,[2] and having a subsequent spell at Ceará in the following year.

In the following seasons, Wilson Júnior represented Botafogo-SP, São José-SP,[3] União Barbarense[4] and Atlético Sorocaba,[5] all in his native state, before moving abroad with Portuguese side Naval in August 2005.[6]

In 2007, Wilson Júnior left Naval after reaching an agreement with Vitesse in the Netherlands, but the deal later collapsed, and he returned to Naval in September of that year.[7] In the 2007–08 Primeira Liga, he was the first-choice for Naval, competing with Pedro Taborda for the spot. In 2008, he agreed to a deal with Inter Baku, but mainly acted as a backup to Svilen Simeonov.

Wilson Júnior moved to São Bernardo ahead of the 2011 season; and was a backup to Marcelo Pitol during the year's Paulistão. He still renewed his contract in April for the Copa Paulista,[8] where he was a starter during the entire competition.

Still a starter in the following seasons, Wilson Júnior also served loan stints at Boa Esporte[9] and ABC.[10] In December 2014, after a short period at Bragantino, he retired to become the head coach of Guaratinguetá,[11] but went back in the decision after the latter club's change of ownership, and signed for Matonense late in that month, as a player.[12]

Coaching career

In March 2015, Wilson Júnior retired to immediately become the head coach of his last club Matonense, after Luís dos Reis was sacked.[13] In July, he returned to São Bernardo, now as head coach in the Copa Paulista.[14]

On 26 October 2015, Wilson Júnior was named head coach of Rio Preto for the ensuing campaign,[15] but was sacked the following 5 February.[16] In March 2016, he took over Monte Azul,[17] but was unable to prevent the club's relegation from the Campeonato Paulista Série A2.

On 21 October 2016, Wilson Júnior was presented as Juventus-SP's head coach.[18] The following 2 May, he returned to São Bernardo,[19] remaining in charge for more than a year before being dismissed on 10 February 2019.[20]

In August 2019, Wilson Júnior was appointed Atibaia head coach. He renewed his contract in October,[21] but left in September 2020.[22]

Wilson Júnior during a training session as head coach of São Caetano in 2021

Announced in charge of São Caetano on 11 January 2021,[23] Wilson Júnior resigned on 14 April.[24] He was presented at Santo André on 17 May,[25] but left the club at the end of the season in September.[26]

On 14 February 2022, Wilson Júnior replaced Ademir Fesan at the helm of Primavera,[27] but was himself replaced by Moisés Egert on 29 August.[28] He was announced as head coach of Mixto on 22 November,[29] but was sacked the following 3 February, after three winless matches.[30]

On 10 August 2023, Wilson Júnior agreed to become Taubaté's head coach for the upcoming season.[31] He left at the end of the 2024 Paulistão Série A2, and took over another club he represented as aplayer, Boa Esporte, on 25 March of that year.[32]

Wilson Júnior resigned from Boa on 27 May 2024,[33] and returned to Náutico in January 2025, as a permanent assistant coach.[34] Later in that year, he led the under-20 side to the Campeonato Pernambucano Sub-20 title.[35]

On 3 February 2026, Wilson Júnior took over São Bento,[36] but was also unable to prevent relegation from the Série A2. On 12 June, he was announced as head coach of another club he represented as a player, São José-SP.[37]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portuguesa Santista 1999 Paulista —190———190
Botafogo 1999 Série A 30————30
Rio Branco-SP 2000 Copa João Havelange 0090———90
Ferro Carril Oeste 2000–01[2] Primera B Nacional 140————140
Ceará 2001 Série B 008030—1[a]0120
Botafogo-SP 2002 Série B 22020020——440
São José-SP 2003 Paulista A2 —140———140
União Barbarense 2004 Série C —10020——120
Atlético Sorocaba 2004 Série C 80———12[b]0200
2005 00150———150
Total 80150——120350
Naval 2005–06 Primeira Liga 130————130
2006–07 10—20——30
2007–08 160—10——170
Total 300—30——330
Inter Baku 2008–09[38] Azerbaijan Premier League 230—0000—230
2009–10[39] 120—002[c]0—140
Total 350—0020—370
São Bernardo 2011 Paulista —00——26[b]0260
2012 Paulista A2 —260——11[b]0370
2013 Paulista —19030—8[b]0300
2014 —15020——170
Total —60050—4501100
Boa Esporte (loan) 2012 Série B 130————130
ABC (loan) 2013 Série B 150————150
Bragantino 2014 Série B 10————10
Matonense 2015 Paulista A2 —100———100
Career total 14101650150205803810
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista
  3. ↑ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

Coaching statistics

As of 14 June 2026
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat. From To Record Ref
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Matonense Brazil 16 March 2015 10 May 2015 9243109+1022.22
São Bernardo 31 July 2015 20 October 2015 125341815+3041.67
Rio Preto 26 October 2015 5 February 2016 301202−2000.00
Monte Azul 1 March 2016 10 April 2016 9333810−2033.33
Juventus-SP 21 October 2016 30 April 2017 198652117+4042.11
São Bernardo 2 May 2017 10 February 2019 511919135846+12037.25
Atibaia 1 August 2019 4 September 2020 195771918+1026.32
São Caetano 11 January 2021 14 April 2021 6015113−12000.00 [24]
Santo André 17 May 2021 23 September 2021 167361714+3043.75 [26]
Primavera 14 February 2022 29 August 2022 197841715+2036.84
Mixto 22 November 2022 3 February 2023 300327−5000.00 [30]
Taubaté 10 August 2023 20 March 2024 154561219−7026.67
Boa Esporte 25 March 2024 27 May 2024 503247−3000.00 [33]
São Bento 3 February 2026 1 March 2026 712459−4014.29
São José-SP 12 June 2026 present 000000+0!—
Career total 193616567192201−9031.61 —

References

  1. ↑ "Goleiro titular do Rio Branco perde a vaga" [Rio Branco's starting goalkeeper loses his spot] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de S.Paulo. 10 May 2000. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Wilson Raimundo Junior" (in Spanish). La Ferropedia. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Newsprocess.com.br Archived 6 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "União anuncia goleiro Wilson Júnior". Todo Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 December 2003.
  5. ↑ 2004 Ficha sitedalusa.com
  6. ↑ "RELATÓRIO DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS INTERNACIONAIS EM 2005". CBF (in Portuguese). 23 January 2006.
  7. ↑ "Naval: Wilson Júnior de regresso para acabar com a crise de guarda-redes" [Naval: Wilson Júnior back to end the goalkeeping crisis] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 17 September 2007. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Diretoria do São Bernardo mantém o goleiro Wilson Júnior" [São Bernardo's board keep the goalkeeper Wilson Júnior] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Wilson Júnior sem medo da concorrência" [Wilson Júnior not afraid of competition] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Mais Querido contrata o goleiro Wilson Júnior" [Mais Querido sign the goalkeeper Wilson Júnior] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ABC FC. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Goleiro se aposenta para virar técnico do Guaratinguetá" [Goalkeeper retires to become the head coach of Guaratinguetá] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Estado de S.Paulo. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Paulista A2: Matonense acerta com Wilson Júnior, ex-goleiro do Corinthians" [Paulista A2: Matonense sign with Wilson Júnior, former Corinthians goalkeeper] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  13. ↑ ""Meu pai me chamou de louco", diz goleiro que aceitou virar técnico em SP" ["My father called me crazy", says goalkeeper who accepted to become a head coach in SP] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Wilson Júnior assume comando do São Bernardo" [Wilson Júnior takes over São Bernardo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Repórter Diário. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Rio Preto EC tem novo treinador" [Rio Preto EC have a new head coach] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta de Rio Preto. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Rio Preto apresenta Betão Alcântara como novo treinador" [Rio Preto present Betão Alcântara as new head coach] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta de Rio Preto. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Animado com boa estreia de Wilson Jr. no comando, AMA recebe Batatais" [Excited with Wilson Jr.'s good debut in charge, AMA host Batatais] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "Série A2: Juventus apresenta técnico Wilson Júnior e ex-goleiro do Palmeiras" [Série A2: Juventus present head coach Wilson Júnior and former Palmeiras goalkeeper] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "São Bernardo aposta em Wilson Júnior" [São Bernardo bet on Wilson Júnior] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "São Bernardo FC demite técnico Wilson Júnior" [São Bernardo FC sack head coach Wilson Júnior] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "ELE FICA! Atibaia acerta permanência de treinador para o Paulista A2" [HE STAYS! Atibaia agree the permanence of head coach for the Paulista A2] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "Atibaia anuncia saída do técnico Wilson Júnior e desistência do Paulista sub-20" [Atibaia announce departure of head coach Wilson Júnior and the withdrawal from the Paulista sub-20] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "São Caetano traz Wilson Júnior para ser técnico do time" [São Caetano bring Wilson Júnior to be the head coach of the team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  24. 1 2 "Wilson Júnior pede demissão e não é mais o técnico do São Caetano" [Wilson Júnior resigns and is no longer head coach of São Caetano] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  25. ↑ "Santo André apresenta Wilson Júnior como seu novo treinador" [Santo André present Wilson Júnior as their new head coach] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Repórter Diário. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  26. 1 2 "Santo André opta pela saída de Wilson Júnior" [Santo André opt for Wilson Júnior's departure] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  27. ↑ "Primavera anuncia Wilson Júnior como técnico para sequência da Série A2 do Paulista" [Primavera announce Wilson Júnior as head coach for the remainder of the Paulista Série A2] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "Primavera troca de técnico antes da jogo decisivo da Copa Paulista" [Primavera change head coach after decisive match in the Copa Paulista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  29. ↑ "Mixto apresenta comissão técnica e planejamento para o Mato-grossense" [Mixto present technical staff and planning for the Mato-Grossense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  30. 1 2 "Mixto anuncia demissão do técnico Wilson Junior" [Mixto announce the dismissal of head coach Wilson Júnior] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  31. ↑ "EC Taubaté anuncia contratação do técnico Wilson Junior para a temporada 2024" [EC Taubaté announce the signing of head coach Wilson Junior for the 2024 season] (in Brazilian Portuguese). CBN Vale. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  32. ↑ "Wilson Junior é o novo técnico do Boa Esporte🦉🔥" [Wilson Junior is the new head coach of Boa Esporte🦉🔥] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Boa Esporte Clube. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  33. 1 2 "Após derrota para o Mamoré, Wilson Júnior pede demissão e não é mais o técnico do Boa Esporte" [After defeat to Mamoré, Wilson Júnior resigns and is no longer head coach of Boa Esporte] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  34. ↑ "Náutico-PE anuncia treinador Wilson Júnior como seu auxiliar efetivo" [Náutico-PE announce head coach Wilson Júnior as their permanent assistant coach] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  35. ↑ "Wilson Junior consolida trajetória no Náutico Sub-20 após ano de acesso no profissional" [Wilson Junior consolidates path at Náutico under-20s after year of promotion in the first team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  36. ↑ "São Bento troca comando técnico e anuncia Wilson Junior para a sequência da A2" [São Bento change technical command and announce Wilson Junior for the remainder of the A2] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Cruzeiro do Sul. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  37. ↑ "São José anuncia Wilson Júnior como novo técnico" [São José announce Wilson Júnior as new head coach] (in Brazilian Portuguese). São José EC. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  38. ↑ "Premier League Stats 2008/09" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  39. ↑ "Premier League Stats 2009/10" (PDF). Peşəkar Futbol Liqası. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
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