Reinaldo Elias da Costa

He played his 50th game for the Roar in the 4–2 loss against the Central Coast Mariners in Round 3 at Suncorp Stadium in the 2008–09 season. He last played in Round 9 that season and missed the rest of the season due to a severe bout of osteitis pubis. In September 2010 Reinaldo became an Australian citizen.

In January 2013, it was reported that Reinaldo was loaned to China League One side Chengdu Blades for one year. However, he eventually stayed in Beijing for the 2013 season.

Reinaldo was signed to Campeonato Brasileiro Série D side Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube on 8 March 2013.

During the 2012 January transfer window, it was announced that Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan had bought the striker from Saudi Club Al-Raed for a reported $2 million over two years.

Reinaldo was sold to Korean K-League side Busan I'Park following the end of the 2007/08 A-League Season, due to his desire to develop his football in Asia. A fee was agreed between Busan I'Park and QLD Roar and Reinaldo agreed a two-year contract with the Korean Club. However, due to personal reasons, Reinaldo left Busan I'Park on a mutual termination agreement and returned to Queensland Roar for the 2008/09 A-League Season. He signed a 3-year contract with the club and was unveiled again on 31 July 2008.

Before the start of the 2007–08 season, Reinaldo stated that this was to be his "do-or-die" season and he was ready for a big year. Unable to score goals at the start of the season, Reinaldo was low on confidence and was criticised by the media and Roar fans. However, in round 11 against Adelaide United, Reinaldo broke his drought and scored after belting home a powerful volley from just inside the box. He then scored a further two goals against Wellington Phoenix, including a back heel from a low cross from Matt McKay. He scored another seven goals helping the Roar onto its maiden A-League Finals campaign.

In the 2006–07 season, Reinaldo was a valuable member of the squad but admitted at the end of the season he thought his season was a failure after scoring only 4 goals in 18 matches. They just missed out on the finals that year in heartbreaking circumstances.

During the off-season of the A-league, Queensland lost Golden Boot winner Alex Brosque who transferred to 2005–06 champions Sydney FC and although Brosque won the inaugural Golden Boot Award, his inconsistency lead to the club accepting his departure. Queensland rewarded Reinaldo with a two-year contract, after negotiations with Corinthians.

Born in Itabirito, Brazil, Reinaldo plays as a striker and started his professional football career at Brazilian club América Mineiro in 2004, where he became a key player and the club's leading goal scorer. Later that season he trialed with Dutch club Feyenoord for two months until he was signed by Corinthians Alagoano.

Reinaldo Elias da Costa /h eɪ n æ l d oʊ / (born 13 June 1984), known in Brazil as Reinaldo Mineiro, is a Brazilian-born Australian footballer.