Claudiano Bezerra da Silva
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Claudiano Bezerra da Silva (born 16 May 1981), commonly known as Kaká, is a Brazil
ian football defender
who plays for APOEL on loan from Hertha BSC.
, before being loaned to other Brazilian clubs. In 2006, he made the jump to Europe, joining Portuguese Liga
side Académica de Coimbra. In 2008, Kaká transferred to the Bundesliga
club Hertha BSC for 1.9 Million Euro. Kaká made his Bundesliga debut on August 17, 2008, against Eintracht Frankfurt
. He earned a total of twelve caps in the 2008–09 season. After earning only two Bundesliga caps in the first half of the 2009–10 season, Hertha loaned him to AC Omonia
. In Cyprus, he helped AC Omonia
win the First Division
for the first time after seven years. After the six-month loan to AC Omonia
, he returned to Hertha BSC. After making only a single appearance for Hertha following his return from Cyprus, the club loaned him to S.C. Braga to gain more playing experience. In Portugal, he established himself as a regular, making twelve league appearances, and featured in eight of Braga's nine Europa League matches including the final
. At the end of the season, he returned to Berlin once again. On the last day of summer transfers for season 2011–12, Kaká was loaned out again, this time to Cypriot champions
and UEFA Champions League
contenders APOEL. He participated for the first time in his career in the UEFA Champions League group stages, making his debut in the competition on 19 October 2011 at Estádio do Dragão
against FC Porto, in a match witch APOEL snatched a 1–1 draw.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who plays for APOEL on loan from Hertha BSC.
Club career
Until 2003 Kaká played for the Brazilian club União BandeiranteUnião Bandeirante Futebol Clube
União Bandeirante Futebol Clube, usually known as União Bandeirante was a football team from the city of Bandeirantes, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.-History:...
, before being loaned to other Brazilian clubs. In 2006, he made the jump to Europe, joining Portuguese Liga
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
side Académica de Coimbra. In 2008, Kaká transferred to the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
club Hertha BSC for 1.9 Million Euro. Kaká made his Bundesliga debut on August 17, 2008, against Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is a German sports club, based in Frankfurt, Hesse that is best known for its association football club.- Club origins :...
. He earned a total of twelve caps in the 2008–09 season. After earning only two Bundesliga caps in the first half of the 2009–10 season, Hertha loaned him to AC Omonia
AC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
. In Cyprus, he helped AC Omonia
AC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
win the First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
for the first time after seven years. After the six-month loan to AC Omonia
AC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
, he returned to Hertha BSC. After making only a single appearance for Hertha following his return from Cyprus, the club loaned him to S.C. Braga to gain more playing experience. In Portugal, he established himself as a regular, making twelve league appearances, and featured in eight of Braga's nine Europa League matches including the final
2011 UEFA Europa League Final
The 2011 UEFA Europa League Final was a football match played on 18 May 2011 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, which decided the winner of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League...
. At the end of the season, he returned to Berlin once again. On the last day of summer transfers for season 2011–12, Kaká was loaned out again, this time to Cypriot champions
2010–11 Cypriot First Division
-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
and UEFA Champions League
2011–12 UEFA Champions League
The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany...
contenders APOEL. He participated for the first time in his career in the UEFA Champions League group stages, making his debut in the competition on 19 October 2011 at Estádio do Dragão
Estádio do Dragão
The Estádio do Dragão is a football stadium located in Porto, Portugal, with an all-seated capacity of 50,399. Inaugurated on November 16, 2003, it is the current home ground of F.C. Porto, having replaced the club's old venue, the Estádio das Antas...
against FC Porto, in a match witch APOEL snatched a 1–1 draw.
Honours
OmoniaAC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
- Cypriot ChampionshipCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
: 2009–102009–10 Cypriot First DivisionCypriot First Division 2009–10 will be the 72nd season of the Cypriot top-level football league. It started on 29 August 2009. The defending champions are APOEL.-Competition modus:Fourteen teams will participate in the competition...