Adriano Facchini

A Brazilian footballer Adriano Facchini plays as a goalkeeper for Gil Vicente. He was born on 12 March 1983 in Xaxim.

His junior career passed in various Brazilian clubs, but the last year Adriano spent at the academy of Santos. He entered the youth department in 2002 and was groomed there during a year.

In 2004, the goalkeeper signed his first pro contract with Portuguesa Santista, where he spent a year. His debut season was lined with only few appearances as a starter. Facchini wasn’t satisfied with his role, that’s why he preferred to leave the club.

In 2005, a new contract was penned with Jabaquara, Brazil. He made occasional appearances for the team during the season. In 2006, the footballer was scouted by Castanhal, where he spent the following year, performing as a squad’s first goalkeeper.

In 2007, Adriano joined Ananindeua. He didn’t manage to settle in the team, so, in 2008, he moved at first to Comercial and then to Boavista.

In 2009, the goalkeeper penned a contract with América-RN, after he had failed to settle into Teresópolis. But that wasn’t his last move over that year. In the summer 2009, Adriano signed for Madeira, where he was groomed during two seasons.

In the summer 2011, Facchini opted to join Gil Vicente. He penned a contract and started to make appearances for the Portuguese side. He continues to perform for the club.