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Wellington Phoenix has unveiled its latest clutch of signings, including a second Brazilian to boost the team
Brazilian Felipe de Souza Campos and Australians Royce Brownlie and Karl Dodd, bring the player roster up to 16 at the Hyundai A-League newest club.Campos, 25, is currently contracted to Croatian club Hajduk Split till June 30 but has signed a pre-agreement with Phoenix FC. He joins on a nine-month contract with the option of another year.
The Brazilian, at 1.72m and 68kg, is an attacking midfielder who occupies the hole between midfield and the frontrunners. He is Phoenix FC's second of four overseas signings, joining fellow Brazilian midfielder Daniel Lins Cortes.
Wellington Phoenix FC coach Ricki Herbert said Campos had tremendous technical ability and was an excellent passer.
"From a team balance point of view he will bring a different type of strike option to Royce (Brownlie) and Vaughan (Coveny).
"Scouting reports and video analysis have confirmed that he is - and should be - a considerable talent in the Hyundai A-League."
Brownlie, 27, is a striker who most recently has been playing for English club Swindon Town. He played for Queensland Roar in the inaugural Hyundai A-League season in 2005-06, making 10 appearances and scoring two goals.
He has signed for two years.
"Royce has considerable presence as a frontrunner and is good off both feet," Herbert said.
"He will play an integral part in holding the ball up for others - if he's not having a shot - and has proven to be a constant menace for defenders."
Dodd, 26, is a central defender who was a teammate of Brownlie at Roar, making 12 appearances. He then signed for Romanian club FC Universitatea Craiova before moving to Falkirk (Scotland) in March 2006 where he made 11 appearances in the Scottish Premier League.
He has signed a two-year deal.
"Karl has played well in the top flight in Scotland and is technically very sound," Herbert said.
"He can play as a sweeper which could add a different dimension to how we might play. And, like Royce, there is a determination from them to come back to the A-League and make a real difference."
Player biography:
ROYCE BROWNLIE
Date of birth: 28/1/1980, Coffs Harbour (Australia)
Height, weight: 1.84m, 83kg
Playing position: Striker
Club history: 2006-07 Swindon Town (England) 15 appearances, 2 goals; 2005-06 Queensland Roar 10 appearances, 2 goals; 2003-04 Brisbane Strikers (NSL) 21 appearances, 3 goals; 2002-03 Parramatta Power (NSL) 16 appearances, 1 goal; 2000-02 Marconi (NSL) 39 appearances, 17 goals; 2000 Brisbane Lions (QPL) 11 appearances, 12 goals; 1997-99 Brisbane Strikers (NSL) 5 appearances.
Hyundai A-League statistics: 2005-06 Queensland Roar 10 appearances, 2 goals.
KARL DODD
Date of birth: 13/11/1980, Southport (Queensland)
Height, weight: 1.88m, 82kg
Playing position: Central defender
Club history: 2006-07 Falkirk (Scotland) 11 appearances; 2005-06 FC Universitatea Craiova (Romania); 2005-06 Queensland Roar 12 appearances; 2003-04 Brisbane Strikers (NSL) 21 appearances; 2001 Wynnum (QPL); 2000-01 Sutherland (NSWPL); 2000 Gold Coast (Qld).
Hyundai A-League statistics: 2005-06 Queensland Roar 12 appearances.
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