Junior (football player) - Definition

Leovegildo Lins da Gama Júnior (born June 29, 1954), known simply as Júnior, was a Brazilian football player. He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

Júnior recorded 70 appearances for the Brazil national football team between 1979 and 1992, recording six goals. He appeared on the Brazilian team for both the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.

Júnior played for Flamengo in 1992, and 1982. He played for Torino in 1986.