Júlio César de Paula Muniz Júnior
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Júlio César de Paula Muniz, Jr., known as Júlio César (born 4 January 1988), is a Brazilian footballer
who plays for Americana Futebol.
, Rio de Janeiro state
, Júlio César started his professional career at Grêmio
. He signed a contract in October 2007 and extended to 31 December 2009 in December 2008. He played a few games in 2009 Campeonato Gaúcho.
In January 2010 he was signed by Artsul
in 1-year contract. On 1 February he returned to Rio Grande do Sul
state for Juventude
, where he met his namesake Júlio César Zabotto. He played twice in both 2010 Campeonato Gaúcho
and 2010 Copa do Brasil
before Zabotto formally available on 25 February. Both players did not play any game since March 2010. However his contract was extended until the end of 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
in May. He was released after the team failed to advance to stage two.
In January 2011 he left for Americana in 3-year contract. However in the first half of the season, his namesake, centre-back Júlio César Coimbra was a regular starter. He played the last 4 matches of 2011 Campeonato Paulista, which J.César Coimbra did not play.
In May J.César Coimbra left the club but in July the club signed Júlio César Zabotto. He played 12 out of first 15 matches of the second division
, but only collected 2 appearances in the second half of the league, on 30 August and on 27 September. He was substituted by Gercimar in the first half on 6 August, again first match when Zabotto became available.
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 Americana Futebol.
Biography
Born in ItaguaíItaguaí
Itaguaí is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 93,662 and its area is 272 km². The city was founded in 1688....
, Rio de Janeiro state
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
, Júlio César started his professional 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...
. He signed a contract in October 2007 and extended to 31 December 2009 in December 2008. He played a few games in 2009 Campeonato Gaúcho.
In January 2010 he was signed by Artsul
Artsul Futebol Clube
Artsul Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Artsul, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Nova Iguaçu in the state of Rio de Janeiro, founded on 19 June 2001. It is part of the Grupo Artsul, a company specialising in concrete....
in 1-year contract. On 1 February he returned to 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...
state 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:...
, where he met his namesake Júlio César Zabotto. He played twice in both 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...
and 2010 Copa do Brasil
2010 Copa do Brasil
The 2010 Copa do Brasil was the 22nd edition of the Copa do Brasil, starting on February 10 and ended on August 4. It was contested by 64 teams, either qualified through their respective state championships or by the CBF Rankings...
before Zabotto formally available on 25 February. Both players did not play any game since March 2010. However his contract was extended until the end of 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
In 2010, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 20 clubs divided in four groups, followed by a playoff round, from July 18 to November 21, 2010. The top four clubs, the ones which qualified to the semifinals, were promoted to the Campeonato...
in May. He was released after the team failed to advance to stage two.
In January 2011 he left for Americana in 3-year contract. However in the first half of the season, his namesake, centre-back Júlio César Coimbra was a regular starter. He played the last 4 matches of 2011 Campeonato Paulista, which J.César Coimbra did not play.
In May J.César Coimbra left the club but in July the club signed Júlio César Zabotto. He played 12 out of first 15 matches of the second division
2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
In 2011, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, the second level of the Brazilian League, will be contested by 20 clubs from May 20 until November 26, 2011...
, but only collected 2 appearances in the second half of the league, on 30 August and on 27 September. He was substituted by Gercimar in the first half on 6 August, again first match when Zabotto became available.