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Basílio

Personal information
Full name	Valdeci Basílio da Silva
Date of birth	(1972-07-14) 14 July 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth	Andradina, Brazil
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1993	XV de Jaú
1993	Andradina
1994	XV de Jaú
1994	Inter de Bebedouro
1995	Olímpia
1996	São José-SP
1996–1997	Coritiba
1998	Kashiwa Reysol	27	(6)
1999	Coritiba	17	(2)
2000–2001	Palmeiras
2002	Ituano
2002	Ponte Preta
2003	Grêmio
2003	Marília
2004–2005	Santos	94	(33)
2006	Tokyo Verdy	18	(7)
2007	Marília
2008	Itumbiara
2008	Ipatinga
2008–2009	Grêmio Barueri	27	(3)
2010	Itumbiara
2010	Marília
2011	Sertãozinho
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Valdeci Basílio da Silva, often known simply as Basílio, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on July 14, 1972. Basílio played as a striker, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. He had a long career, playing for many different clubs in Brazil and also in Japan.

Basílio: A Football Journey

Basílio's career in football began in 1993. He played for many different teams throughout his time as a professional. He was known for his skills as a striker, always looking for chances to score.

Playing for Brazilian Clubs

Basílio spent most of his career playing for various clubs in his home country, Brazil. He played for well-known teams like Coritiba, Palmeiras, and Santos. At Santos FC, he played 94 games and scored 33 goals. This shows he was a very important player for them. He also played for Grêmio and Ponte Preta. Moving between different clubs is common for football players. It allows them to experience new teams and leagues.

Adventures in Japan

Basílio also had the chance to play football in Japan. In 1998, he joined Kashiwa Reysol, a team in the J1 League. During his time there, he played 27 games and scored 6 goals. Later, in 2006, he played for Tokyo Verdy in the J2 League. He played 18 games for Tokyo Verdy and scored 7 goals. Playing in a different country means adapting to new cultures and styles of play.

Career Statistics Overview

Basílio's career involved many matches and goals. The table below shows his performance in Japan. It lists how many games he played (Apps) and how many goals he scored (Goals) in different competitions.

This table shows that in Japan, Basílio played a total of 45 league games and scored 13 goals. He also played in cup competitions, adding to his overall game count. His time in Japan was a significant part of his football journey.

See also

In Spanish: Valdeci Basílio da Silva para niños