Chika (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Celso Cardoso de Moraes | ||
| Date of birth | 4 August 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ECUS | |||
| Ji-Paraná | |||
| São Gabriel | |||
| 2003–2004 | Okinawa Kariyushi | ||
| 2004–2007 | Thespa Kusatsu | 83 | (11) |
| 2010–2011 | Atlético Sorocaba | ||
| 2011 | Anapolina | 9 | (1) |
| 2012 | Campinense | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | Itabaiana | 4 | (1) |
| 2014 | CEO | 14 | (1) |
| 2014 | Itabaiana | 6 | (1) |
| 2015 | Comercial-SP | 18 | (1) |
| 2016 | Altos | 27 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Celso Cardoso de Moraes, known to many as Chika, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on August 4, 1979. Chika played as a defender, which means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Chika played for many different football clubs during his career. He is especially known for his time playing in Japan.
Chika's Football Journey
Chika started his football journey in Brazil. He played for clubs like ECUS, Ji-Paraná, and São Gabriel. Playing for these teams helped him develop his skills as a defender.
Playing Football in Japan
One of the most interesting parts of Chika's career was when he moved to Japan. From 2004 to 2007, he played for a team called Thespa Kusatsu. This was a big step for him, playing in a different country and league.
During his time with Thespa Kusatsu, Chika played in 83 games and scored 11 goals. This is quite a good number for a defender! He showed his strength and skill on the field.
Returning to Brazilian Football
After his time in Japan, Chika returned to play in Brazil. He continued his career with several clubs. These included Atlético Sorocaba, Anapolina, and Campinense.
He also played for Itabaiana in 2013 and again in 2014. Later, he joined CEO and Comercial-SP. In 2016, he played for Altos. Chika's long career shows his dedication to the sport.
