Irineu Calixto Couto (born 27 March 1983 in São Paulo), or simply Irineu, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Betim as a centre-back. Biography Born in São Paulo, Irineu started his professional career at Cruzeiro. He also loaned to Ipatinga twice, from December 2004 to April 2005 (along with Diego da Silva) and in April 2006, which he played for the club at the national cup (2005 and 2006). Originally loaned to the club until the end of year, he left for Portuguese side Sporting Braga in August 2006. He also signed a new 3-year contract with Cruzeiro in July 2005. In January 2007 he returned to Brazil and loaned to Flamengo. In August 2007 he left for Marília. In January 2008 he was loaned to Portuguese Primeira Liga side Académica. The team avoided from relegation. In July 2008, he signed a 3-year contract with Denizlispor after his contract with Cruzeiro expired. In September 2009 he returned to Brazil for a third time, for Juventude. After the season, he left for Paraná. In 2011, he left for newly promoted side ABC. Honours National Brazilian Cup: 2003 Brazilian League Série A: 2003 State level Minas Gerais State League: 2003, 2004, 2006 Rio de Janeiro State League: 2007 Guanabara Cup: 2007 References External links Portuguese Liga Profile (2007–08) at LPFP.pt (2006–07 season) soccerterminal Guardian Stats Centre Futpedia Brazilian footballers Primeira Liga players Süper Lig players Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Ipatinga Futebol Clube players S.C. Braga players CR Flamengo footballers Marília Atlético Clube players Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. players Denizlispor footballers Esporte Clube Juventude players Paraná Clube players ABC Futebol Clube players Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense players Association football central defenders Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Turkey Expatriate footballers in Portugal Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey Footballers from São Paulo 1983 births Living people Pan American Games medalists in football Pan American Games silver medalists for Brazil Footballers at the 2003 Pan American Games Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games