Petit (Portuguese footballer)
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Petit (Portuguese footballer)

Personal information
Full nameArmando Gonçalves Teixeira
NicknamePetit, Pittbull
Date of birthSeptember 25, 1976(age 34)
Place of birthStrasbourg, France
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8.5 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current clubFC Köln
Number8

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:For the musician, see Armando Teixeira (musician).

Armando Gonçalves Teixeira (born 25 September 1976), commonly known as Petit, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for 1. FC Köln in the German first division, as a defensive midfielder.

He received the moniker Petit because of his small frame, and also due to the fact he was born in France. He also became known as The Pitbull by supporters because of his fierce approach, in addition to a powerful outside shot.

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Return to action looms for Crack Away Jack - Racing Post Tweet this news
Racing Post--The Cheltenham Festival winner has not been seen on a racecourse since finishing fourth behind crack chasers -Petit- Robin and Well Chief in the Grade 2 ... - Date : Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:07:34 GMT+00:00
Cargill donates Booneville Arkansas property to Petit Jean Regional Foundation - GardenNews.biz (press release) Tweet this news
GardenNews.biz (press release)--BOONEVILLE, Ark. � On January 5, 2011, the -Petit- Jean Regional Foundation Board unanimously agreed to accept the donation of Cargill Meat Solutions ... - Date : Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:02:02 GMT+00:00
Police: Man broke into Olcott Hotel - Utica Observer Dispatch Tweet this news
Utica Observer Dispatch---...- and the following misdemeanors � fourth-degree criminal mischief, -petit- larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, police said. ... - Date : Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:18:42 GMT+00:00
Little Falls man charged with forgery, larceny after 2 incidents - Utica Observer Dispatch Tweet this news
Utica Observer Dispatch--Thomas A. Atutis, 33, is charged with three counts of felony second-degree forgery and three counts of misdemeanor -petit- larceny in connection with an ... - Date : Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:23:11 GMT+00:00
Juveniles charged in vandalism cases - WAVY-TV Tweet this news
WAVY-TV--Each of the suspects has been charged with one count each of shooting into an occupied dwelling, felony vandalism, and -petit- larceny. ... - Date : Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:17:37 GMT+00:00
Naked car burglar - 10 Connects Tweet this news
10 Connects--Miguel Camorlinga was charged with two counts of vehicle burglary, -petit- larceny and resisting arrest. A witness called the Melbourne Police Department ... - Date : Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:01:04 GMT+00:00
Board Renews Liquor Licenses for 2011 - Patch Tweet this news
Patch---Petit- Robert Bistro was one of several establishments in town granted a 2011 liquor license. ... - Date : Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:17:26 GMT+00:00
Annual function held at JN Petit School - Times of India Tweet this news
Times of India--An annual concert and prize distribution function was recently held at the JN -Petit- Technical High School. Parents of the schoolchildren were treated to a ... - Date : Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:36:08 GMT+00:00
Crime Report: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Petit Larceny Charge - Patch Tweet this news
Patch--29 in Smithtown and charged with -petit- larceny. Reports state Breedy stole perfume from a store located in the Smithaven Mall. John Hill, 58, Ronkonkoma was ... - Date : Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:38:46 GMT+00:00
PERSON of the YEAR: Dr. William Petit, Jr. - Middletown Press Tweet this news
Middletown Press--Dr. William -Petit- Jr. is being guided through each day by drawing comfort and strength from the words of the Indian ... - Date : Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:40:37 GMT+00:00

Senior career
YearsClubAppearances (Gls)
1995 � 1996
1996 � 1997
1997 � 1998
1998 � 1999
1999 � 2000
2000 � 2002
2002 � 2008
2008 �
Esposende
Gondomar
União Lamas
Esposende
Gil Vicente
Boavista
Benfica
FC Köln
 26  (1)
 13  (2)
 31  (3)
 30  (3)
 30  (4)
 51  (7)
148 (12)
 63  (4)

Youth career
YearsClub
1990 � 1995Boavista

National team
YearsNational teamAppearances (Gls)
2001 � 2008Portugal 57  (4)

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portugal League Ta�a de Portugal Ta�a da Liga Europe Total
1995 � 96 Esposende 26 1   -   -   -   -   -   - 26 1
1996 � 97 Gondomar 13 2   -   -   -   -   -   - 13 2
1997 � 98 União Lamas Liga de Honra 31 3 2 0   -   -   -   - 33 3
1998 � 99 Esposende Liga de Honra 30 3 4 1   -   -   -   - 34 4
1999 � 00 Gil Vicente Portuguese Liga 30 4 2 0   -   -   -   - 32 4
2000 � 01 Boavista Portuguese Liga 26 3 4 0   -   - 3 0 33 3
2001 � 02 25 4 2 1   -   - 9 1 36 5
2002 � 03 Benfica Portuguese Liga 25 2 1 0   -   -   -   - 26 2
2003 � 04 23 0 3 0   -   - 9 0 35 0
2004 � 05 29 2 5 0   -   - 8 0 42 2
2005 � 06 30 3 2 0   -   - 9 0 41 3
2006 � 07 24 4 2 0   -   - 14 2 40 6
2007 � 08 17 1   -   -   -   - 7 0 24 1
Germany League DFB-Pokal Premiere Ligapokal Europe Total
2008 � 09 Köln Bundesliga 31 3 2 1   -   -   -   - 33 4
2009 � 10 32 1 4 0   -   -   -   - 36 1
2010 � 11 2 0   -   -   -   -   -   - 2 0
Total Portugal 329 32 27 2   -   - 59 3 415 32
Germany 65 4 6 1   -   -   -   - 71 5
Career Total 394 36 33 3   -   - 59 3 486 37

CNID Footballer of the Year Winners

Archdeaconry of Plymouth
Winners1970: Eusébio, 1971: Nené, 1972: Toni, 1973: Eusébio, 1974: Coelho, 1975: João Alves, 1976: Chalana, 1977: Bento, 1978: Oliveira, 1979: José Costa, 1980: Jordão, 1981: Oliveira, 1982: Oliveira, 1983: Gomes, 1984: Chalana, 1985: Manuel, 1986: Futre, 1987: Futre, 1988: Barros, 1989: Baía, 1990: Domingos, 1991: Baía, 1992: J.V.Pinto, 1993: J.V.Pinto, 1994: J.V.Pinto, 1995: Figo, 1996: Figo, 1997: Figo, 1998: Figo, 1999: Figo, 2000: Figo
Archdeaconry of Plymouth
Winners2001: Petit, 2002: Mário Jardel, 2003: Ricardo Carvalho, 2004: Deco, 2005: Ricardo Quaresma, 2006: Ricardo Quaresma, 2007: Simão Sabrosa, 2008: Lisandro López, 2009: Bruno Alves, 2010: David Luiz

Portugal squad 2002 FIFA World Cup

Vítor Baía, J. Costa, Xavier, Caneira, F. Couto (c), Paulo Sousa, Figo, João Pinto, Pauleta, Rui Costa, S. Conceição, Viana, Andrade, Barbosa, Nélson, Ricardo, Bento, Frechaut, Capucho, Petit, Nuno Gomes, Beto, Rui Jorge
Coach : Oliveira

Portugal squad UEFA Euro 2004 Runners-up

Ricardo, P. Ferreira, Rui Jorge, J. Andrade, F. Couto (c), Costinha, Figo, Petit, Pauleta, Rui Costa, Simão, Quim, Miguel, N. Valente, Beto, R. Carvalho, C. Ronaldo, Maniche, Tiago, Deco, Nuno Gomes, Moreira, H. Postiga
Coach : Scolari

Portugal squad 2006 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place

Ricardo, Ferreira, Caneira, Costa, Meira, Costinha, Figo (c), Petit, Pauleta, H. Viana, Simão, Quim, Miguel, Valente, Boa Morte, Carvalho, Ronaldo, Maniche, Tiago, Deco, Nuno Gomes, Santos, H. Postiga
Coach : Scolari

Portugal squad UEFA Euro 2008

Ricardo, Ferreira, Bruno Alves, Bosingwa, Meira, R. Meireles, Ronaldo, Petit, H. Almeida, Moutinho, Simão, Nuno, Miguel, Ribeiro, Pepe, Carvalho, Quaresma, M. Veloso, Nani, Deco, Nuno Gomes (c), Patrício, H. Postiga
Coach : Scolari



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