Cristiano Junior was a scorer par excellence, having found the net 26 times in 27 matches for East Bengal and Dempo SC. He is the only foreigner to have scored in seven matches on-the-trot for an Indian team. The following are the highlights of his career in India:

• Made debut for East Bengal vs Churchill Brothers in NFL on December 16, 2003

• Emerged top-scorer in NFL in 2003-2004 season ? 15 goals in 18 matches.

• Emerged highest scorer for East Bengal in AFC Cup ? 6 goals in 5 matches.

• Left East Bengal and joined Dempo in the 2004-2005 season.

• Made debut for Dempo in Federation Cup on November 25, 2004

• Emerged joint top-scorer (with Rocky Martin) in Federation Cup ? 5 goals in four matches, including two in the final

• Scored both goals in Dempo?s 2-0 victory over Mohun Bagan in Federation Cup final on December 5, 2004.