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Full name Andre Luiz de Souza Silva
Date of birth (1974-09-17) September 17, 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Brazil
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 Goytacaz
1997 Americano
1998 União São João
1999–2002 Consadole Sapporo 102 (10)
2003–2004 Kyoto Purple Sanga 27 (2)
2005 Sagan Tosu 22 (2)
2006 Ventforet Kofu 26 (1)
2007–2008 Mito HollyHock 44 (0)
2009 Zweigen Kanazawa 13 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 January 2009

André Luiz de Souza Silva, known by his nickname Biju, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on September 17, 1974. His unique nickname, "Biju," came from a vegetable dish he enjoyed eating when he was a child. Biju played as a midfielder during his career.

Biju's Football Journey

Starting in Brazil

Biju began his professional football career in his home country, Brazil. He played there for three years, gaining experience and showing his skills on the field. This early part of his career helped prepare him for playing in other countries.

Playing in Japan

In 1999, Biju moved to Japan to play in the J2 League, which is one of Japan's top professional football leagues. His first team in Japan was Consadole Sapporo. He played there for several years, from 1999 to 2002.

After his time with Consadole Sapporo, Biju joined Kyoto Purple Sanga in 2002. He then moved to Sagan Tosu in 2005. These moves allowed him to play for different teams and experience various parts of Japanese football.

In 2006, Biju played for Ventforet Kofu. The following year, in 2007, he joined Mito HollyHock on a six-month contract. He continued to play for Mito HollyHock in 2008. Biju finished his professional playing career in 2009 with Zweigen Kanazawa, a team in the Japanese Regional Leagues.

Personal Life

Biju is married to a Japanese woman.

External Links

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andre Luiz de Souza Silva para niños

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