Jesse Pinto is a footballer who last played for the Australian club Hellenic Athletic. Born in Australia, he represent Timor-Leste at international level.

Biography

Pinto grew up in western Sydney, attending Hebersham Primary School and Hills Sports High School. On 9 January 2009, he made his senior debut for the Jets against Adelaide United.[1] He was used as a substitute in the 66th minute but was controversially taken off in the 82nd minute.[2]

International career

In 2008, Pinto represented Australia at U-19 Schoolboy level in international friendlies in the United Kingdom.[3]

Pinto began his international career as a Timor-Leste U-23 in preparing for the Southeast Asian Games in November 2011. He made his debut in a national team U-23 match against Indonesia U-23 on 25 October 2011, which ended in defeat 0–5.

He made his debut for the Timor-Leste on 7 October 2012 in a match against Myanmar.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ James Gardiner (9 January 2009). "Jets face wooden spoon after Adelaide loss". The Newcastle Herald. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2009.
  2. ^ James Gardiner (9 January 2009). "Van Egmond defends Jesse Pinto substitution". The Newcastle Herald. Archived from the original on 2 December 2012.
    - James Gardiner; Robert Dillon (11 January 2009). "Jesse Pinto set on proving himself after demoralising start". The Newcastle Herald. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012.
  3. ^ "AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLBOYS DEFEAT WALES 3–1" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
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