Joe Bizera facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joe Émerson Bizera Bastos | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Artigas, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Liverpool Montevideo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2005 | Peñarol | 120 | (11) |
| 2005–2008 | Cagliari | 35 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Maccabi Tel Aviv (loan) | 16 | (2) |
| 2008–2010 | PAOK | 20 | (0) |
| 2010 | Albacete | 7 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Maccabi Petah Tikva | 30 | (1) |
| 2011 | Bella Vista | 2 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Libertad | 24 | (1) |
| 2013 | Atlante | 13 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Peñarol | 18 | (0) |
| 2016 | Villa Teresa | 5 | (0) |
| 2016 | Liverpool Montevideo | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2004 | Uruguay | 23 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 August 2016 | |||
Joe Émerson Bizera Bastos is a former professional football player from Uruguay. He was born on May 17, 1980, in Artigas. Joe Bizera played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for many different clubs during his career, including Cagliari in Italy. His last team was Liverpool Montevideo.
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Playing for Clubs
Joe Bizera started his professional football journey in 1999 with Peñarol, a famous club in Uruguay. He played there for six years, showing his skills as a strong defender.
Moving to Europe
In 2005, Joe Bizera moved to Europe to play for Cagliari in Italy. This was a big step in his career, playing in one of Europe's top leagues. He stayed with Cagliari until 2008.
Later in 2008, he went on a short loan to Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. in Israel. After that, he signed with PAOK FC in Greece, where he played for two years until 2010.
Later Career and Return to Uruguay
After his time in Greece, Joe Bizera played for several other clubs. He had a short spell with Albacete in Spain in 2010. Then he returned to Israel to play for Maccabi Petah Tikva F.C. from 2010 to 2011.
He also played for Bella Vista in Uruguay in 2011, Libertad in Paraguay from 2012 to 2013, and Atlante in Mexico in 2013. He then returned to his former club, Peñarol, from 2013 to 2015. His final clubs were Villa Teresa and Liverpool Montevideo in 2016, before he retired.
Playing for His Country
Joe Bizera also had the honor of playing for the Uruguay national football team. Representing your country in football is a very special achievement.
World Cup Experience
He was part of the Uruguayan team that played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world, where national teams compete for the championship. Playing in such a major event is a highlight for any footballer. He also represented Uruguay in the Copa América tournaments in 2001 and 2004.
More Information
- Soccerway profile
- Player profile
- Joe Bizera – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com
See also
In Spanish: Joe Emerson Bizera para niños
