Djair Baptista Machado
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Djair Baptista Machado known as Djair (or Machado in Hong Kong) (born 24 December 1976) is a Brazilian footballer
who plays for Cerâmica
.
His given name also misspelled as Dejair.
, Rio Grande do Sul
, Djair started his career at Grêmio
. In 2000 he left for Juventude
and played once in 2000 Copa do Brasil. He played a half season in Portugal for Belenenses in 2001, and left the club in mid of 2001–02 Primeira Liga. In 2003 he left for Israeli side Hapoel Kfar Saba from RS Futebol Clube.
. He extended his contract until September in May, for 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. He played 19 matches in Série B, only missed round 9 and round 19. After Série B had ended, he was signed by city rival Nacional (AM)
for 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in September, which the team finished as the losing quarter-finalists.
In December 2005, he signed a 1-year deal with Ituano
, the league rival (Série B) of São Raimundo. After the end of 2006 Campeonato Paulista
, he returned to São Raimundo for 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in May 2006. He made his debut on 20 May (round 6), however he was injured at that match and missed more than 3 months. He returned to starting line-up on 12 September (round 23) but since then failed to enter starting line-up. The team finished as the second from the bottom and relegated.
until the end of Campeonato Gaúcho Segunda Divisão
.
In August he left for Sampaio Corrêa
, for 2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C second stage. The team finished as the third of Group 17 (there was 8 groups in 2nd stage, namely Group 17 to 24 with a total of 32 teams), failed to enter round of 16 (third stage).
club Eastern
. Under Brazilian coach Casemiro Mior
, he won Hong Kong Senior Shield
with team.
Despite Eastern released Mior and several foreigner due to financial decision at the end of season, Djair was offered a new deal, along with Picoli
. He played for the club at 2009 AFC Cup (finished as losing side in group stage) and was selected to Hong Kong League Selection
for 2009 Lunar New Year Cup
, which losing to united team of South China–Pegasus and Suwon Bluewings (after penalty shootout). Eastern finished as the 9th (out of 13 teams).
Djair returned to Brazil after Eastern withdrew from the top division in 2009 and applied to play in 2009–10 Third Division "A", the non-professional league.
. He signed a contract until the end of 2010 Campeonato Gaúcho
with Internacional de Santa Maria
. In June 2010 he signed a 1-year deal with Campeonato Gaúcho Segunda Divisão club Cerâmica
. He finished as the runner-up at 2010 Copa FGF
.
Regional
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
who plays for Cerâmica
Cerâmica Atlético Clube
Cerâmica Atlético Clube, usually known as simply as Cerâmica, is a Brazilian football club from Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul state, founded by the workers of the Ceramic of Gravataí...
.
His given name also misspelled as Dejair.
Biography
Born in Caxias do SulCaxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, situated in the state's mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. Coordinates: 29°10′0″ S, 51°11′0″ W....
, Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
, Djair started his career at Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
. In 2000 he left for Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.-History:...
and played once in 2000 Copa do Brasil. He played a half season in Portugal for Belenenses in 2001, and left the club in mid of 2001–02 Primeira Liga. In 2003 he left for Israeli side Hapoel Kfar Saba from RS Futebol Clube.
São Raimundo
In 2005 he left for São Raimundo (AM), signed a contract until the end of 2005 Campeonato AmazonenseCampeonato Amazonense
The Campeonato Amazonense is the football league of the state of Amazonas, Brazil.-Format:The Campeonato Amazonense is divided into Taça Amazonas and Taça Cidade de Manaus.Taça Amazonas...
. He extended his contract until September in May, for 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. He played 19 matches in Série B, only missed round 9 and round 19. After Série B had ended, he was signed by city rival Nacional (AM)
Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Nacional is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state. Nacional is the oldest club of Amazonas state. -History:...
for 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in September, which the team finished as the losing quarter-finalists.
In December 2005, he signed a 1-year deal with Ituano
Ituano Futebol Clube
Ituano Futebol Clube, also known as Ituano Sociedade Civil de Futebol Ltda, or Ituano as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Itu in São Paulo, founded on May 24, 1947.-History:...
, the league rival (Série B) of São Raimundo. After the end of 2006 Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The 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...
, he returned to São Raimundo for 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in May 2006. He made his debut on 20 May (round 6), however he was injured at that match and missed more than 3 months. He returned to starting line-up on 12 September (round 23) but since then failed to enter starting line-up. The team finished as the second from the bottom and relegated.
Porto Alegre & Sampaio Corrêa
In February 2007 he returned to Rio Grande do Sul, signed a contract with Porto Alegre Futebol ClubePorto Alegre Futebol Clube
Porto Alegre Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Porto Alegre, is a Brazilian football club from Porto Alegre, Brazil. It is owned by former footballer Roberto Assis, Flamengo star Ronaldinho's brother. -Lami:...
until the end of Campeonato Gaúcho Segunda Divisão
Campeonato Gaúcho (lower levels)
The Campeonato Gaúcho lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio Grande do Sul clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Gaúcho First Division in Brazil. The competitions are organized by the Rio Grande do Sul Football Federation...
.
In August he left for Sampaio Corrêa
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube, usually known as Sampaio Corrêa, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state, founded on March 25, 1923....
, for 2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C second stage. The team finished as the third of Group 17 (there was 8 groups in 2nd stage, namely Group 17 to 24 with a total of 32 teams), failed to enter round of 16 (third stage).
Eastern
In September 2007 he left for Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
club Eastern
Eastern AA
Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
. Under Brazilian coach Casemiro Mior
Casemiro Mior
Casemiro Mior is a Brazilian football head coach.During his career as a footballer, he played for Grêmio, Internacional and Internacional de Limeira.In 2002, Mior was appointed to be the head coach of Hong Kong....
, he won Hong Kong Senior Shield
Hong Kong Senior Shield
Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield is the oldest football knockout inter-club competition in Asia. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition...
with team.
Despite Eastern released Mior and several foreigner due to financial decision at the end of season, Djair was offered a new deal, along with Picoli
Edemar Antônio Picoli
Edemar Antonio Picoli is a Brazilian former football player and current coach. He played in Hong Kong First Division League club South China before in 2006-07 season...
. He played for the club at 2009 AFC Cup (finished as losing side in group stage) and was selected to Hong Kong League Selection
Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI, or known as Hong Kong XI or Hong Kong League Selection, is a football team which represents the Hong Kong First Division League in exhibitional matches, mainly the Lunar New Year Cup....
for 2009 Lunar New Year Cup
2009 Lunar New Year Cup
The 2009 Lunar New Year Cup is a football tournament held in Hong Kong on the first and fourth day of the Chinese New Year of the Earth Ox Year .-Format:...
, which losing to united team of South China–Pegasus and Suwon Bluewings (after penalty shootout). Eastern finished as the 9th (out of 13 teams).
Djair returned to Brazil after Eastern withdrew from the top division in 2009 and applied to play in 2009–10 Third Division "A", the non-professional league.
Late career
In December 2009 he returned to Rio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
. He signed a contract until the end of 2010 Campeonato Gaúcho
2010 Campeonato Gaúcho
The 2010 Campeonato de Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF, better known as the 2010 Campeonato Gaúcho, was the 90th season of Rio Grande do Sul's top-flight football league...
with Internacional de Santa Maria
Esporte Clube Internacional
Esporte Clube Internacional, usually known as Inter de Santa Maria, Internacional de Santa Maria, Inter-SM, or simply as Internacional, is a Brazilian football club from Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul state founded on May 16, 1928. The club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1982,...
. In June 2010 he signed a 1-year deal with Campeonato Gaúcho Segunda Divisão club Cerâmica
Cerâmica Atlético Clube
Cerâmica Atlético Clube, usually known as simply as Cerâmica, is a Brazilian football club from Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul state, founded by the workers of the Ceramic of Gravataí...
. He finished as the runner-up at 2010 Copa FGF
2010 Copa FGF
2010 Copa FGF also known as Copa Enio Costamilan, is the 7th edition of Copa FGF. 18 team participated in the tournament.The winner would be qualified for 2010 Recopa Sul-Brasileira and 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. However, the winner may already qualified for the higher division or withdraw...
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Honours
National- Copa do BrasilCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 1997 - Hong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior Challenge Shield is the oldest football knockout inter-club competition in Asia. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition...
: 2008
Regional
- Recopa Sul-BrasileiraRecopa Sul-BrasileiraThe Recopa Sul-Brasileira is a Brazilian football competition reuniting the champions of four other competitions, which are the Copa FPF, the Copa Paraná, the Copa Santa Catarina and the Copa FGF, respectively played by teams of São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. It is...
: 2010
External links
- Futpedia Brazilian League stats.
- Fora de Jogo Portuguese League stats.
- Soccerway Profile