Fumaca
| Date of birth | 15 July 1976 |
| Place of birth | Bahia |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Full name is: Jose Rodriguez Alves Antunes.
Known to coach Mick Wadsworth from his spell in charge at Colchester United, Fumaca was offered a short-term deal at Newcastle but United were not prepared to pay a fee to his Brazilian club that would have allowed an extended stay.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfica | 01 Aug 1998 | 17 Mar 1999 | |
| Colchester United | 17 Mar 1999 | 25 Mar 1999 | |
| Barnsley | 25 Mar 1999 | 07 Sep 1999 | |
| Crystal Palace | 07 Sep 1999 | 27 Sep 1999 | |
| Newcastle United | 27 Sep 1999 | 14 May 2000 | |
| Cambridge United | 22 Aug 2001 | 22 Sep 2001 | T |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 | 4 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 1999 | Crystal Palace v Leicester City | D | 3-3 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 1999 | Leicester City v Crystal Palace | L |
4-2 Agg: 7-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.