Tinga

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tinga
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 13, 1978(1978-01-13)
Age	46
Birthplace	Porto Alegre
Country	Brazil
Birth City	Rio Grande do Sul
Horoscope	Capricorn

Tinga Biography

Tinga is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on January 13, 1978 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Paulo Cesar Fonseca do Nacimento (born 13th January, 1978) was popularly commonly referred to by the name of Tinga the tiger, was a Brazilian retired soccer player who was an attacking midfielder in central.

Tinga began his career for Brazil at the age of 11 in. After a five-year absence , he was brought back to the Brazilian national team under the new manager Dunga Tinga for an friendly match against Switzerland which earned him his 3rd cap on November 15, 2006.

On 12 February 2014, after a 1–2 loss against Real Garcilaso for the Libertadores Cup, Tinga suffered racist abuse from the home fans, who made monkey noises whenever he touched the ball. He subsequently spoke with sadness of the events, that took place in a “neighbouring country” and “still occurred in 2014”.

On 30 April 2015, Tinga announced his retirement after his Cruzeiro contract ended.

In January 2004, after an unresolved wage disagreement, Tinga left Gremio and was signed by Sporting Clube de Portugal, for the remainder of the season, and for two more. But he was only able to be the third choice for the Portuguese capital team, though Tinga made a score in their 2-0 win at home with SK Rapid Wien in the team’s second-place finish during the UEFA Cup.

Tinga Net Worth

Tinga is one of the richest Football Player from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tinga 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In Porto Alegre, Tinga started playing professionally for local club Gremio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, getting his nickname from that of Restinga quarter in which was where he was raised. In 1999, he got loaned out to J2 League club Kawasaki Frontale and then moved towards Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas later in the year. The same year, he was loaned to Botafogo de.

Tinga was back in Brazil in December 2004after before being transferred to Sport Club Internacional and being crucial to their Copa Libertadores success in 2006 when Tinga scored with Sao Paulo FC in a win that was 4-3 on aggregate. After his performances Tinga was signed to an agreement for three years for Borussia Dortmund in Germany for R$8 million. On the 26th of August, he was a substitute with a booking in the debut match, a 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga’s VfB Stuttgart, going on to miss just four Bundesliga games during his first two seasons and scoring eight goals.

On 1 April 2010, after not having his contract with Borussia renewed, the 31 -year-old Tinga left the club. He re-joined former club Internacional the following month and, on 17 May 2012, moved to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tinga height 5 ft 7 in Tinga weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tinga Dating?

According to our records, Tinga is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Tinga’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tinga Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Tinga celebrates birthday on January 13 of every year.

What does tinga mean in Mexican food?

Noun. tinga (uncountable) A Mexican dish made with shredded beef or chicken in a red chili sauce.

Why is it called tinga?

Although tinga is consumed throughout central and southern Mexico today, it is presumed to have a Pueblan origin. In his Dictionary of Mexicanisms (1895), Francisco J. Santamaría defines “tinga” as a colloquial term to refer to something “vulgar” or “disorderly” , though he does not give the etymology of the word.

What is tinga sauce made of?

If you’re new to tinga, it’s traditionally made with a chipotle tomato sauce that’s seasoned simply with onions, garlic, cumin, oregano and bay leaf. But I also like to add in an extra non-traditional ingredient too… honey!

What is tinga meat in English?

noun. In Mexican cookery: a dish of shredded chicken, beef, or pork stewed in a spicy tomato-based sauce, often served as a filling in tacos, tortillas, etc.

What part of Mexico is tinga from?

Our Chicken Tinga is especially authentic, hailing from Puebla, Mexico. In Puebla and other parts of Mexico, Tinga is a dish made with shredded chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and onions.