Sidney Souza
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Sidney da Silva Souza known as Sidney (born 12 September 1972) is a Brazilian footballer
who plays for Cerâmica
. Sidney spent most of his career in Rio Grande do Sul
.
at 2005 Campeonato Gaúcho
, he was signed by Novo Hamburgo
and played at 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. His contract was extended in January 2006 and played at 2006 Campeonato Gaúcho. In March 2006 he was signed by Brasil de Farroupilha
of Campeonato Gaúcho Second Division
and released in June. In June 2006 he signed a 1-year contract with Ulbra
, for 2006 Copa FGF
. in April 2007 he was signed by Ulbra Ji-Paraná
in 3 months deal. He then played for Brasil de Farroupilha at 2007 Copa FGF. In February 2008 he signed a new 1½ contract with Brasil de Farroupilha. After played for the club at 2008 Campeonato Gaúcho Segunda Divisão and 2008 Copa FGF, he was signed by Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves
in February 2009. After 2009 Campeonato Gaúcho, he was signed by Cerâmica
in 1-year deal. He played for the club at 2009 Copa FGF and 2010 Campeonato Gaúcho
. In September 2010 he signed a new 1-year deal and finished as the runner-up of 2010 Copa FGF
. He was sent off in the first leg on the final.
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...
. Sidney spent most of his career in 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...
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Biography
After played for PelotasEsporte Clube Pelotas
Esporte Clube Pelotas, usually known simply as Pelotas, is a Brazilian football club in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. The club competed several times in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, and won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1930...
at 2005 Campeonato Gaúcho
Campeonato Gaúcho
The 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...
, he was signed by Novo Hamburgo
Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo
Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo, or Novo Hamburgo as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Novo Hamburgo in Rio Grande do Sul, founded on May 1, 1911.Home stadium is the Santa Rosa stadium. It has a maximum capacity of 13,000....
and played at 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. His contract was extended in January 2006 and played at 2006 Campeonato Gaúcho. In March 2006 he was signed by Brasil de Farroupilha
Sociedade Esportiva Recreativa e Cultural Brasil
Sociedade Esportiva Recreativa e Cultural Brasil, also known as Brasil de Farroupilha, are a Brazilian football team from Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul.-History:...
of Campeonato Gaúcho Second Division
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...
and released in June. In June 2006 he signed a 1-year contract with Ulbra
Sport Club Ulbra
Canoas Sport Club, usually known as Canoas is a Brazilian football club from Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, founded by the Lutheran University of Brazil . The club is also active in futsal...
, for 2006 Copa FGF
Copa FGF
The Copa FGF , is a cup competition organized by the Rio Grande do Sul state football federation for clubs that are in the first and second divisions of the Campeonato Gaúcho. It is held in the second half of the year and usually clubs participating in the higher levels of the Campeonato Brasileiro...
. in April 2007 he was signed by Ulbra Ji-Paraná
Sport Club Ulbra Ji-Paraná
Sport Club Ulbra Ji-Paraná, or Ulbra Ji-Paraná as they are usually called, were a Brazilian football team from Ji-Paraná in Rondônia state, founded on April 1, 2005. Their home stadium was the Biancão, which has a maximum capacity of 4,400 people. They played in red and white colors...
in 3 months deal. He then played for Brasil de Farroupilha at 2007 Copa FGF. In February 2008 he signed a new 1½ contract with Brasil de Farroupilha. After played for the club at 2008 Campeonato Gaúcho Segunda Divisão and 2008 Copa FGF, he was signed by Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves
Clube Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves
Clube Esportivo Bento Gonçalves, usually known as Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves or simply as Esportivo is a Brazilian football club from Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul state.-History:...
in February 2009. After 2009 Campeonato Gaúcho, he was signed by 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...
in 1-year deal. He played for the club at 2009 Copa FGF and 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...
. In September 2010 he signed a new 1-year deal and finished as the runner-up of 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...
. He was sent off in the first leg on the final.