José Soares da Silva Filho
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José Soares da Silva Filho or simply Zé Soares was born on 27 July 1983. He is a Brazil
ian footballer
, who is currently playing for FC Metalurh Donetsk
.
. On 6 November 2007, he made his unofficial debut for Levski Sofia in a friendly match against PFC Haskovo. Zé Soares did not score a goal but played very well and made an assist for Levski's first goal in the match. On 9 November 2007 he received his employment permit. He was registered at BFU
and was ready to play in the championship. The week after his unofficial debut (against FC Haskovo
), Zé Soares was included in the group for the match against Chernomorets Burgas
(match on Saturday 10 November 2007). Anyway the football match Levski vs. Chernomorets was postponed due to bad weather (this match was played later on 24 February 2008 and Levski won it). He made his official debut for PFC Levski Sofia
in the match against Lokomotiv Sofia on 24 November 2007. Zé Soares was a substitute so he entered the game in the 61st minute. The Brazilian wing played very well, but the match ended in a 0:0 draw. His second appearance was in Bulgaria's "Eternal Derby" match against CSKA Sofia. Levski lost by 0:1. Zé Soares was a substitute but he played very good again. His first match for Levski in the starting eleven was against Slavia Sofia. Zé Soares played awesome but the stadium's awful condition declined the fast and creative Levski player so the match ended in a goalless draw. Zé Soares scored his first goal for Levski on 22 March 2008 in a match against Belasitsa Petrich. He scored the goal in the 40th minute. The result of the match was 4:0 with a home victory for Levski. Zé made his debut in Europe on 13 August 2008 in a match against FC BATE Borisov. He entered the match as a substitute. Levski lost the match 0:1. Da Silva was scouted by FC Kuban Krasnodar
during the winter pause of Bulgarian League. He has played one friendy match as a right fullback, and Kuban won. On 9 May 2009 Zé Soares assisted for the first goal of Levski Sofia in The Eternal Derby
against CSKA
and later scored the second. The result of the match was 0:2 with a guest win for Levski. Filho was eventually chosen to be the man of the match, rated 8.5 (max-10). Later, in a match of the oldest Metropolitan Derby against Slavia Sofia, Zé Soares was again the man of the match scoring the only and winning goal in 51st minute. The fans applauded him and after second metropolitan derby in which Soares is the man of the match, he became a fans' favourite. He became a Champion of Bulgaria in 2009, after a contradictory but great season under the coaching of Emil Velev
. Despite the bad results during the autumnal part of the season, after great matches in the spring, Levski Sofia fulfilled the plan before the term had set and became a champion for 26 time, before the last round has been played. Zé Soares was rumored to play his last match with Levski on December 2, 2009 against Villarreal CF
. The fans was stretched a transparent, which show the thankful for Soares games for Levski. Before, he left Bulgaria, Zé told that he had never met such a great audience like Levski's one. Soares was expected to sign with Metalurg Donetsk. However, the transfer did not become a fact and Filho kept playing for Levski until January 15, 2010 when he became a Metalurg Donetsk for a transfer fee of 450,000€ and signed a 3,5 year deal
for transfer fee of €450,000. He signed a 3½ years contract. During the end of the season, Filho made 15 appearances, scoring 2 goals. He has also been a regular for the team during the 2010/2011 season in the Ukrainian Premier League
.
Last update: May 29, 2010
2009
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
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who is currently playing for FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. The club currently plays in the Ukrainian Premier League.- Pre-history :...
.
Levski Sofia
Zé Soares was bought by Levski Sofia from Clube do RemoClube do Remo
Clube do Remo, or Remo, or Leão as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Belém in Pará, founded on February 5, 1905. Remo greatest rivals are Paysandu and Tuna Luso.-History:...
. On 6 November 2007, he made his unofficial debut for Levski Sofia in a friendly match against PFC Haskovo. Zé Soares did not score a goal but played very well and made an assist for Levski's first goal in the match. On 9 November 2007 he received his employment permit. He was registered at BFU
Bulgarian Football Union
The Bulgarian Football Union is a football association based in Bulgaria and a member of UEFA. It organizes a football league, Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, and fields its Bulgaria national football team in UEFA and FIFA -authorised competitions.A legal entity that it claims descent...
and was ready to play in the championship. The week after his unofficial debut (against FC Haskovo
FC Haskovo
FC Haskovo is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Haskovo founded in 1957. The play their home matches at the 7,000-seat Haskovo City Stadium. It is the former team of several noted Bulgarian footballers, including Levski Sofia legends Nasko Sirakov and Stanimir Stoilov...
), Zé Soares was included in the group for the match against Chernomorets Burgas
Chernomorets Burgas
Chernomorets Burgas may refer to:* PFC Chernomorets Burgas* PFC Chernomorets Burgas Sofia...
(match on Saturday 10 November 2007). Anyway the football match Levski vs. Chernomorets was postponed due to bad weather (this match was played later on 24 February 2008 and Levski won it). He made his official debut for PFC Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
in the match against Lokomotiv Sofia on 24 November 2007. Zé Soares was a substitute so he entered the game in the 61st minute. The Brazilian wing played very well, but the match ended in a 0:0 draw. His second appearance was in Bulgaria's "Eternal Derby" match against CSKA Sofia. Levski lost by 0:1. Zé Soares was a substitute but he played very good again. His first match for Levski in the starting eleven was against Slavia Sofia. Zé Soares played awesome but the stadium's awful condition declined the fast and creative Levski player so the match ended in a goalless draw. Zé Soares scored his first goal for Levski on 22 March 2008 in a match against Belasitsa Petrich. He scored the goal in the 40th minute. The result of the match was 4:0 with a home victory for Levski. Zé made his debut in Europe on 13 August 2008 in a match against FC BATE Borisov. He entered the match as a substitute. Levski lost the match 0:1. Da Silva was scouted by FC Kuban Krasnodar
FC Kuban Krasnodar
FC Kuban is a Russian football club based in Krasnodar. In 2011 will play in the Russian Premier League after having won the Russian First Division in 2010....
during the winter pause of Bulgarian League. He has played one friendy match as a right fullback, and Kuban won. On 9 May 2009 Zé Soares assisted for the first goal of Levski Sofia in The Eternal Derby
The Eternal Derby
The Eternal Derby of Bulgarian Football or simply The Eternal Derby is the name of the local derby football match between the two most popular and successful football clubs in Sofia and Bulgaria - PFC Levski Sofia and PFC CSKA Sofia...
against CSKA
PFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
and later scored the second. The result of the match was 0:2 with a guest win for Levski. Filho was eventually chosen to be the man of the match, rated 8.5 (max-10). Later, in a match of the oldest Metropolitan Derby against Slavia Sofia, Zé Soares was again the man of the match scoring the only and winning goal in 51st minute. The fans applauded him and after second metropolitan derby in which Soares is the man of the match, he became a fans' favourite. He became a Champion of Bulgaria in 2009, after a contradictory but great season under the coaching of Emil Velev
Emil Velev
Emil Velev is a former Bulgarian football player and currently manager of Lokomotiv Plovdiv.-Career:...
. Despite the bad results during the autumnal part of the season, after great matches in the spring, Levski Sofia fulfilled the plan before the term had set and became a champion for 26 time, before the last round has been played. Zé Soares was rumored to play his last match with Levski on December 2, 2009 against Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
. The fans was stretched a transparent, which show the thankful for Soares games for Levski. Before, he left Bulgaria, Zé told that he had never met such a great audience like Levski's one. Soares was expected to sign with Metalurg Donetsk. However, the transfer did not become a fact and Filho kept playing for Levski until January 15, 2010 when he became a Metalurg Donetsk for a transfer fee of 450,000€ and signed a 3,5 year deal
Metalurh Donetsk
On 15 January 2010, Zé Soares was bought by Metalurh DonetskFC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. The club currently plays in the Ukrainian Premier League.- Pre-history :...
for transfer fee of €450,000. He signed a 3½ years contract. During the end of the season, Filho made 15 appearances, scoring 2 goals. He has also been a regular for the team during the 2010/2011 season in the Ukrainian Premier League
Ukrainian Premier League
The Ukrainian Premier League is the highest division of Ukrainian annual football championship. As the Supreme League it was founded in 1991 after the fold of the Soviet Union's Vysshaya Liga. In 2008 it was reformed into a more autonomous entity of the Football Federation of Ukraine and changed...
.
Playing style
Zé Soares is a fast player with a good dribble. He plays as a right winger, or as a second striker. He prefers shooting the ball with his right foot. His speed and good techniques often make him unstoppable for the defenders.Club career statistics
This statistic includes domestic league, domestic cup and European tournaments.| Season | Team | Country | Division | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Metalurg Donetsk | 1 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2009–10 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2008–09 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 32 | 3 | |
| 2007–08 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 21 | 2 |
Last update: May 29, 2010
Trivia
- Ze Soares became a father of a girl, called Maria-Alisi, born on 16 January 2008 by his girlfriend Alini in the town of Paulo AfonsoPaulo AfonsoPaulo Afonso is a city in Bahia, Brazil. It is located at around . It was founded in 1958.The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paulo Afonso.The city is served by Paulo Afonso Airport....
, BrazilBrazilBrazil , 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...
. The happy father treated his team mates for the joyful event.
- He firstly started in Levski Sofia with a kit number 19, but when weeks later Elin TopuzakovElin TopuzakovElin Topuzakov is a Bulgarian football defender who is currently playing for Hapoel Ramat Gan. He is nicknamed Topcho . He is a sweeper or center back. Topuzakov also used to be a regular start-up for the Bulgarian national football team.-Youth career:Elin developed his abilities in F.C....
left the team, Ze Soares chose to play with number 11. Later, his kit number was changed again to 21.
- During second part of 08/09 season, Zé Soares became the man of the match in the derbies against CSKA Sofia and Slavia Sofia, scoring 2 goals and doing 1 assistance (total of 3 goals). This made him a favourite of 'the blue' fans.
Awards
Champion of Bulgaria 2009 Supercup champion of BulgariaBulgarian Supercup
The Bulgarian Supercup is an annually held football match between the football club that has won the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group and the club that has won the Bulgarian Cup...
2009