César Luis Prates
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César Luís Prates is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays as a right defender.
He is known for his powerful free kicks
, and played for 15 clubs during his extensive professional career, in five different countries, his biggest spell being four years with Sporting in Portugal
, where he won four major titles.
, where his steady performances attracted the attention of Real Madrid
. He never made it, however, past its reserves
, and initiated a series of loan moves in the subsequent seasons, almost always in Brazil.
In January 2000, Prates arrived (still on loan) alongisde two other players, to Sporting Clube de Portugal. All would be instrumental as the Lions ended an 18-year drought and conquered the national championship. The move was made permanent subsequently.
Prates earned a lucrative deal in 2003–04 with Turkey
's Galatasaray SK
, but could not settle at his new reality, and moved after a few months to Figueirense Futebol Clube
. After an impressive stint at Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
, he moved overseas again, joining A.S. Livorno Calcio
, being first-choice as the club finished sixth and reached the UEFA Cup.
In January 2007, Prates stayed in Italy
, joining A.C. ChievoVerona
and signed a two-year contract. Released in June, he returned to Brazil, representing several sides.
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 footballer who plays as a right defender.
He is known for his powerful free kicks
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
, and played for 15 clubs during his extensive professional career, in five different countries, his biggest spell being four years with Sporting in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, where he won four major titles.
Football career
Prates started his career at Sport Club InternacionalSport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
, where his steady performances attracted the attention of Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
. He never made it, however, past its reserves
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, and initiated a series of loan moves in the subsequent seasons, almost always in Brazil.
In January 2000, Prates arrived (still on loan) alongisde two other players, to Sporting Clube de Portugal. All would be instrumental as the Lions ended an 18-year drought and conquered the national championship. The move was made permanent subsequently.
Prates earned a lucrative deal in 2003–04 with Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
's Galatasaray SK
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
, but could not settle at his new reality, and moved after a few months to Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube, also known as Figueirense, is a Brazilian football team in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.-History:In 1921, the club was founded as Figueirense Foot-ball Club. The club is named Figueirense after the neighborhood where it is located, in Centro neighborhood). Figueirense...
. After an impressive stint at Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
, he moved overseas again, joining A.S. Livorno Calcio
A.S. Livorno Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is an Italian football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. The club was formed in 1915 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. The team's colors are dark red or maroon...
, being first-choice as the club finished sixth and reached the UEFA Cup.
In January 2007, Prates stayed in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, joining A.C. ChievoVerona
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
and signed a two-year contract. Released in June, he returned to Brazil, representing several sides.
Honours
- Rio Grande do Sul State LeagueCampeonato GaúchoThe Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF is the top tier of the footballleague of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.-Clubs:Clubs qualified to Campeonato Gaúcho Primeira Divisão 2011.*Canoas*Caxias...
: 1994 - Brazilian LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
: 1997, 1999 - Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 1997 - São Paulo State LeagueCampeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
: 1999 - Portuguese League: 1999–2000, 2001–02
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2001–02 - Portuguese Supercup: 2000, 2002