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Adriano Silva Francisco (born 7 February 1969) is a Brazilian footballer.
Biography
Born in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Adriano started his career with one of the most successful club in Brazil, Flamengo.
He then left for unknown clubs. In 1999, he was selected by Brazil League XI for Thai Four Nation Tournament .
In October 2004, he signed a contract until 30 June 2006 for Volta Redonda. He played for the club at 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C and 2006 Copa do Brasil.
In 2005 Brasileiro Série C, he missed the first 2 matches, but ahead Lázaro in the remained 6 matches.
On 1 July 2006, he signed a contract until end of year for América (RJ), where he played 3 matches in 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C (another 3 played by Fábio Noronha).
After the club failed the qualify for the second stage, he left for Olaria for Campeonato Carioca Second Division.
On 10 January 2007, he signed a contract with Friburguense until end of 2007 Campeonato Carioca. His contract was extended in June 2007 for 2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. He was the backup of Léo.
After the team failed to qualify to the next round, he was loaned to Duque de Caxias until end of year for 2007 Campeonato Carioca 2nd Division. The team finished 5th of the fourth stage (totally 8 teams in the 4th stage, Duque de Caxias finished as the first in the group for 5th to 8th place)
In January 2008 he signed a new 7-months deal with Friburguense. After the end of 2008 Campeonato Carioca, he extended his contract until the end of year 2008 and loaned to Nova Iguaçu for 2008 Campeonato Carioca 2nd Division.
In January 2009, he signed a contract extension with Friburguense, this time until 30 April 2010. He was the backup keeper of Marcos at 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, and played the last group stage match against Paulista FC He then left for Goytacaz foe the remaining Campeonato Carioca Serie B matches.
He was released after 2010 Campeonato Carioca.