Denilton Venturim Júnior known as his diminutive name Juninho (born 5 August 1992) is a Brazilian footballer of Italian descent.^[3]

Juninho is a youth product of São Paulo club Paulista F.C.^[4] He was a player for Palmeiras B in 2012 Campeonato Paulista Série A2 and 2013 Campeonato Paulista Série A3 (second and third division of São Paulo state). He also played for Palmeiras B in 2012 Copa Paulista.^[5][6]

In summer 2013 he was signed by Italian third division club Lumezzane. He was transformed from defensive midfielder to centre-back in pre-season camp.^[7][8] In January 2014 he was loaned back to Brazil for Ivinhema.^[9] Later that year he returned to Paulista F.C.^[10]

In July 2014 Juninho returned to Italy for Lumezzane.^[11] He was a player in pre-season friendlies.^[12][13] In mid-August 2014 he was linked to Padova.^[3] On 29 August 2014 Juninho was signed by Slovenian club ND Gorica in a 2-year contract.^[14] The deal was completed on 2 September^[15] and announced on 4 September.^[16] He was excluded from the squad on 22 January 2015, despite his contract was not yet terminated.^[14][17]

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