Guilherme Capra Bacinello (born 3 October 1986), commonly known as Cascavel, is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Club career A product of hometown Vitória de Guimarães's youth system, Guimarães-born Cascavel made his senior debut with G.D. União Torcatense in the third division, on loan. During his spell at the neighbouring side, he was involved in a lawsuit concerning the acquisition of his Portuguese nationality after his alleged irregular use in three matches.Torcatense já preparou defesa ao processo disciplinar (Torcatense ready defense for lawsuit) ; Guimarães Digital, 9 February 2006 (in Portuguese) His team was relegated at the end of the season after ranking last, and his parent club also released him,Vitória prescinde de Cascavel e Vitinha (Guimarães release Cascavel and Vitinha) ; Guimarães Digital, 2 May 2006 (in Portuguese) with the player going on to resume his career in the same tier.
Cascavel signed with C.D. Trofense of the Segunda Liga ahead of the 2007–08 campaign, appearing rarely (only six competitive matches) as they achieved a first-ever Primeira Liga promotion. In January 2008, he returned to division three and joined Moreirense F.C. on loan.Rui Borges, Cascavel e Luisinho a caminho do Moreirense (Rui Borges, Cascavel and Luisinho on their way to Moreirense) ; Guimarães Digital, 26 December 2007 (in Portuguese)
On 3 August 2009, having already served a loan spell with the club, Cascavel moved to S.C. Freamunde on a permanent basis.Mercado: Cascavel reforça o ataque do Freamunde (Market: Cascavel strengthens Freamunde offense) ; Futebol 365, 3 August 2009 (in Portuguese) He ranked fifth in the scoring charts, as they narrowly escaped relegation from the second division.
For 2010–11, Cascavel continued in the second tier, signing a one-year deal with F.C. Penafiel.Cascavel contratado (Cascavel signed); Record, 21 July 2010 (in Portuguese) In June 2011 he moved to Cyprus with AEP Paphos FC but, on 10 January of the following year, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Personal life Cascavel's father, Paulo Roberto, also nicknamed Cascavel, was also a footballer and a striker. He too played several seasons in Portugal, most notably with Guimarães and Sporting CP.Paulinho Cascavel; Glórias do Passado, 24 January 2007 (in Portuguese)
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