Career
Specialising in free kicks and long shots, Renato was recognised by the press and fans one of the most important players in Flamengo"s triumph in the 2006 Copa do Brasil, and the Campeonato Brasileiro of the same year being named in the team of the year. Renato starts his soccer career in Santa Catarina playing at Marcílio Dias and Joinville. In 2000, he moved away to São Paulo and played for União Barbarense.
A year later, Renato was transferred to Guarani.
In 2005 Renato arrived at Flamengo was considered one of the club"s best players during his time, between 2005 and 2007. During 2006 and 2007 he was the team"s captain.
In 2007, he continued playing well and winning championships such Taça Guanabara and Rio de Janeiro State League. But on July 10, 2007, Flamengo announced his transfer to First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Nasr, a club in the United Arab Emirates from where he moved to First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Shabab.
