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Roberto Linck
Born (1988-07-31) 31 July 1988 (age 38)
Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Occupations
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Association football career
Position Striker
Youth career
Gremio
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Irvine Valley College
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Chicago Storm 5 (3)
2010 CSM Ramnicu Valcea 12 (3)
2010–2011 New England Revolution 6 (0)
2014–2024 Miami Dade FC 31 (18)
Total 54 (24)
Managerial career
2024–2026 Miami Dade FC (President)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roberto Moreira Linck Junior (born 31 July 1988 in Cachoeira do Sul), nicknamed Betu, is a Brazilian-American former professional footballer and film producer.[1][2] He co-owns Miami Dade FC and Low Spark Films, and was an executive producer of the 2026 horror film Buddy.[3][4]

Youth and college

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Linck played in the youth development system of Grêmio in Brazil before moving to the United States in 2002.[5] He later played for Park City High School in Utah, where he won the Utah 3A state championship in 2006, and was selected for the Olympic Development Program.[6][7] Linck subsequently played college soccer at Irvine Valley College.[8]

Career

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Soccer

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Linck began his professional career in indoor soccer with the Chicago Storm of the Xtreme Soccer League.[9]

In January 2010, Linck had a trial with Romanian club Steaua București, he participated in their preseason.[10] He subsequently joined CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea, scoring with a header on his debut for the Romanian club.[11][12]

On 30 July 2010, one day before his 22nd birthday, Linck signed with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.[13] He made his MLS debut on 8 August 2010, coming on as a substitute for Khano Smith in the 80th minute of a 1–0 victory over D.C. United.[14]

Linck was also part of the Revolution squad that reached the 2010 SuperLiga Final. New England became the first club in the tournament's history to win all three group-stage matches and the first to complete the group stage without conceding a goal.[15] Linck appeared as a second-half substitute in the final against Monarcas Morelia, entering in the 70th minute and playing the final 20 minutes on the right wing. The championship match was contested for a $1 million winner's prize, with New England finishing as tournament runner-up following a 2–1 defeat.[16][17]

Later in the season, Linck suffered a strained right adductor, an injury that contributed to an extended absence from professional soccer.[18] He was released by New England on 28 February 2011.[19] Linck remained away from professional soccer until returning in 2014.

On 20 May 2014, Linck returned to professional soccer and signed with Miami Dade FC as a striker.[20] He scored in his debut for the club, finding the net in the 83rd minute.[21]

Business career

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In 2014, Linck established the Miami-based talent management agency Conttratta, which represented artists and sports figures. Its clients included Claudia Alende, Laura Rizzotto, Edgaras Jankauskas and former Brazil international Emerson Ferreira da Rosa.[22][23]

That same year, Linck founded Miami Dade FC in Miami, Florida.[24][25] The club won the NAL championship in its inaugural year and subsequently expanded its international activities, including two matches against Brazilian club Cruzeiro, which was the reigning Brazilian champion at the time.[26] The club also participated in an international event in Barranquilla, Colombia, where it received recognition from the United Nations.[27]

In 2015, Linck worked with former Brazil and Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos to develop Ginga Scout, a soccer technology platform designed to connect players with coaches and scouts internationally.[28][29]

Film and TV

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Linck was featured in episode 126 of the television program FIFA Football, alongside former professional footballers Louis Saha and Emerson Ferreira da Rosa.[30]

Linck later directed the television series Camino Al Gol, in which soccer scouts traveled throughout Colombia to select one player from approximately 5,000 trialists.[31]

In 2025, Linck executive produced the horror film Buddy.[32][33] Directed by Casper Kelly, the film stars Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, and Patton Oswalt. It premiered in the Midnight section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and later screened in the Festival Favorites section at South by Southwest.[32] The film was theatrically released in North America on August 28, 2026, opening in 1,258 theaters[34] and grossing approximately $5.4 million during its opening weekend.[35]

Video games

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Linck appeared as a New England Revolution player in EA Sports' FIFA 11.[36] He was also included in Football Manager 2011.[37]

In 2026, Linck's film project Buddy was adapted into Buddy: The Video Game, a retro survival horror game developed by playinstinct and published by ModRetro.[38]

Charitable work

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In 2014, Linck helped establish Soccer Mission, a charitable initiative involving members of Miami Dade FC. Its first project took place around Thanksgiving, when players and staff prepared meals in Fort Lauderdale that were donated to more than 150 people experiencing homelessness.[39]

In July 2015, Miami Dade FC participated in Respira Paz, a United Nations peace initiative in Barranquilla, Colombia. The initiative included an international football match at Estadio Metropolitano, and Miami Dade FC received recognition in connection with the campaign.[40][41]

Linck has also served on the board of directors of Friends of Soccer Dreamers Brazil, a nonprofit organization supporting youth through soccer and education in Brazil.[42]

Personal life

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Linck has an unusual background for a MLS player having trained through the youth system of Brazil's Gremio Football Porto Alegrense which schooled Ronaldinho, and then playing college soccer in California, professional indoor soccer for the Chicago Storm, and a season with CSM Ramnicu Valcea in Romania. [43]

Linck's great-grandfather Aurélio de Lima Py, was the founder and the first president of the Federação Gaúcha de Futebol, who also was the first Patron and served nine terms as president of Grêmio.[44][45]


Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Appearance Notes Box office
2017 Lock All Doors Yes Yes Yes No Short Film
—
2017 I'm Good at Being Bad No Yes Yes Yes Music Video
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2017 FIFA Football No No No Yes Episode 126 / As Himself
[30]		 —
2019 Blue Springs Yes Yes Yes No Short Film
[46][47]		 —
2020 Camino Al Gol Yes Yes No Yes TV series
[31]		 —
2023 Unfelt No No No Yes Cameo as Doctor
[48]		 —
2026 Buddy No No Yes No Executive producer[49][50] $25.1 million[51]

Film Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Work Result
2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival Audience Award – Festival Favorites Buddy Nominated

Honours

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Individual

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Recognition of Distinguished Visitor of the city of Miami (November 12, 2022) by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Chicago Storm

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USL Champion 2009

New England Revolution

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North American SuperLiga Runners-up (2nd Place) 2010[52]

Miami Dade FC

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NAL – Champion (2014)

United Nations Award – UNODC Respira Paz (2015)[53][54][55][56]

APSL – Regular Season Champion (2016)

APSL – Regular Season Champion (2017)

APSL – APSL Champion (2017)

Svema Karlstad Trophy Sweden – Runners-up (2nd Place) (2019)[57]

Top Tour Mexico - Champion (2021)[58]

National Soccer League - Champions (2022) [59]

I'm Good at Being Bad (Music Video)

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Special Mention Award at the Asia South East-Short Film Festival (2018)[60]

References

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  1. ↑ "Roberto Linck Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Opinion: Betu Should Start Saturday". New England Soccer Today. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Jogador e empresario comanda o MFC". Acontece Magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (23 April 2026). "Sundance, SXSW selection 'Buddy' lands North American deal". Screen Daily. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Roberto Linck". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Talented Park City boys continue to win". Park Record. 25 March 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Rasmussen, Dan (14 May 2006). "Park City wins 3A soccer championship". Deseret News. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Roberto Linck". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Roberto Linck". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Brazilianul "Beto", adus în probe de Steaua: "Sînt playmaker, dau pase creative şi assisturi"". Gazeta Sporturilor. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Roberto Linck". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  12. ↑ Georgescu, Adi (27 May 2010). ""Beto" a părăsit CSM-ul". ProSport. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Revolution signs two forwards". New England Revolution. Archived from the original on 9 August 2010.
  14. ↑ "Roberto Linck". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Lemieux, Jeff. "SuperLiga 2010 final: How we got here". New England Revolution. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Morelia 2, Revolution 1". New England Revolution. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "Revolution 1-2 Monarcas... Morelia se llevó el millón de dólares". MedioTiempo. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  18. ↑ "Roberto Linck". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  19. ↑ "Revolution Update: February 28, 2011". Major League Soccer. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "New team in Miami". Achei USA. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014.
  21. ↑ "Roberto Linck poe Miami no mapa do futebol". Jornal Minuano.
  22. ↑ Rocha, Connie (15 March 2016). "Jogador e empresário brasileiro comanda o MFC". Acontece Magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  23. ↑ Beall, George (23 June 2017). "What this soccer star learned as a serial entrepreneur". The Next Web. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
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  25. ↑ Harfush, Vinicius Barbosa (14 September 2025). "Conheça o clube criado em Miami por brasileiro e seu projeto de expansão no futebol". Lance!. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
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  27. ↑ Rocha, Connie (15 March 2016). "Jogador e empresário brasileiro comanda o MFC". Acontece Magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  28. ↑ Rocha, Connie (15 March 2016). "Jogador e empresário brasileiro comanda o MFC". Acontece Magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  29. ↑ Beall, George (23 June 2017). "What this soccer star learned as a serial entrepreneur". The Next Web. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
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  32. 1 2 Kay, Jeremy (23 April 2026). "Sundance, SXSW selection 'Buddy' lands North American deal". Screen Daily. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  33. ↑ Taylor, Drew (23 April 2026). "Cristin Milioti Horror Film 'Buddy' Secures Release From Roadside, Saban Films". TheWrap. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
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  35. ↑ "Coyote vs. Acme Box Office, Spider-Man, Titanic, Dog Stars". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 August 2026. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
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  38. ↑ Vejvoda, Jim (20 August 2026). "Casper Kelly's Horror Movie Buddy Is Getting a Retro Game Boy Color Game". IGN. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  39. ↑ "Miami Dade FC feeds the homeless". Voxxi. Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  40. ↑ "El Caribe #RespiraPaz: encuentro futbolístico internacional por la cultura de paz en la región Caribe colombiana". United Nations Colombia. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  41. ↑ "Emerson estará en el Metropolitano". El Heraldo. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  42. ↑ "Meet the Team". Friends of Soccer Dreamers Brazil. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  43. ↑ "Roberto Linck MLS Brasil". MLS. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  44. ↑ Nunes, Marcel (8 December 2014). "Tataraneto de bajeense põe Miami no mapa do futebol". Jornal Minuano. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  45. ↑ Rocha, Connie (15 March 2016). "Jogador e empresário brasileiro comanda o MFC". Acontece Magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  46. ↑ Miami TV Host, Daniela Tablante to Work on Co-Producing New Movie, ABC, 23 May 2019, retrieved 23 May 2019
  47. ↑ "Photographer Artem Shestakov to Co-Direct New Movie 'Blue Springs'". Markets Insider.
  48. ↑ 'Karma's A Bitch', 'Shadow Force', 'Swipe NYC', 'Unfelt', 'Midnight In The Orange Grove', 'Love Bomb', 'The Disruptors' Castings; Acquisitions By Gravitas, Virgil, Freestyle, Buffalo 8; More – Film Briefs, Deadline, 16 September 2022, retrieved 16 September 2022
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  50. ↑ "'Buddy' Review: In Casper Kelly's Fairy-Tale Spoof of 'Barney,' the Cuddly Kids' Mascot Is a Mad Slasher". Variety.
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  55. ↑ Miami Dade FC – Respira Paz, Colombia AS, 30 June 2015, retrieved 2 July 2015
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  60. ↑ Asia South East-Short Film Festival, Asia South East-Short Film Festival, 9 July 2017, retrieved 20 May 2018
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