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Full name Josimar Rodrigues Souza Roberto
Date of birth (1987-08-16) August 16, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Ipatinga, Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Striker
Youth career
2003–2005 Ipatinga
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006 Ipatinga 0 (0)
2006–2008 Ventforet Kofu 15 (0)
2007 Ehime FC (loan) 21 (8)
2009–2011 Ehime FC 33 (7)
2012 Tokyo Verdy 16 (1)
2013 Lajeadense 0 (0)
2014–2015 Al-Fateh SC 12 (1)
2016 Army United 30 (16)
2017 Port 28 (13)
2018 CSA 9 (1)
2018 PTT Rayong 13 (10)
2019 Police Tero 15 (11)
2019 Port 15 (5)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 February 2018.
† Appearances (Goals).

Josimar Rodrigues Souza Roberto, known simply as Josimar, is a professional football player from Brazil. He was born on August 16, 1987. Josimar plays as a striker, which means his main job is to score goals for his team. He has played for many different clubs in countries like Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

Josimar's Football Journey

Josimar started his football career in his home country, Brazil. He joined the youth team of Ipatinga in 2003. This was where he learned many of the skills that made him a great striker.

Playing in Japan

In 2006, Josimar moved to Japan to play for Ventforet Kofu. This was a big step in his career, playing in a new country. He also played for Ehime FC and Tokyo Verdy during his time in Japan. He scored many goals for these teams. For example, he scored 8 goals in 21 games for Ehime FC in 2007.

Adventures in Asia

After playing in Japan, Josimar's career took him to other parts of Asia. He played for Al-Fateh SC in Saudi Arabia. Later, he moved to Thailand, where he became a well-known player.

Success in Thailand

In Thailand, Josimar played for several clubs, including Army United and Port. He was very successful there, scoring lots of goals. For Army United, he scored 16 goals in 30 games in 2016. The next year, he scored 13 goals in 28 games for Port F.C. He also played for PTT Rayong and Police Tero, continuing to show his scoring ability.

Return to Brazil

Josimar also had periods where he played for clubs back in Brazil, like Lajeadense and CSA. His career shows how players can travel the world playing the sport they love.

What is a Striker?

A striker is one of the most exciting positions in football. Their main role is to score goals. They often play closest to the opponent's goal. Strikers need to be fast, have good ball control, and be able to shoot accurately. Josimar's career shows he was very good at this important job.

See also

In Spanish: Josimar Rodrigues Souza Roberto for kids In Spanish: Josimar Rodrigues Souza Roberto para niños

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