Josimar (footballer, born 1987) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Josimar Rodrigues Souza Roberto | ||
| Date of birth | August 16, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Ipatinga, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2018 | |||
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.
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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 para niños
