Amauri was born 3 June 1980. He was trailed in Brazil, then arrived in Swiss Nationlega B (Bellizona) and finally in Italy. He joined Parma, Napoli, Piacenza, Empoli, Messina, Chievo, Palermo, Juventus (Parma loan). The agreement will run until June.
He is married to fellow Brazilian Cynthia. They have a daughter, Cindy, and a son, Hugo Leonardo. Amauri received his Italian citizenship on 2010. Tomorrow (Wednesday) the official presentation of the striker.