Julio César Pinheiro facts for kids
Julio César Pinheiro García, born on August 22, 1976, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He was a talented Midfielder who played for several teams in different countries. He is well-known for his time playing in Mexico, Spain, Brazil, and Japan.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julio César Pinheiro García | ||
| Date of birth | August 22, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Itapeva, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Celaya | ||
| 1998 | Logroñés | ||
| 1998–2000 | Celaya | ||
| 2000–2003 | Cruz Azul | 94 | |
| 2003 | Osasuna | ||
| 2004 | Atlas | 22 | |
| 2005 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 2005 | Monterrey | ||
| 2006 | Universidad Nacional | ||
| 2006 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Julio César Pinheiro García became a naturalized citizen of Mexico. This means he gained citizenship in Mexico, even though he was born in Brazil.
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Julio Pinheiro's Football Journey
Julio Pinheiro had an exciting career playing football in several countries. He was known for his skills as a midfielder. Let's look at the different places he played.
Playing in Mexico
Julio Pinheiro started his professional career in Mexico. His first team there was Celaya, where he played from 1996 to 1997. He later returned to Celaya for another period from 1998 to 2000.
He then joined Cruz Azul, one of Mexico's big clubs, and played there from 2000 to 2003. After that, he also played for Atlas in 2004. Later in his career, he played for Monterrey and Universidad Nacional (also known as UNAM Pumas) in 2005 and 2006.
Time in Spain
Julio Pinheiro also played football in Spain. He joined Logroñés in 1998. Later, in 2003, he played for Osasuna, another Spanish team.
Brief Stays in Brazil and Japan
In 2005, Julio Pinheiro played briefly in his home country, Brazil, for Ponte Preta. His last professional club was Kyoto Purple Sanga in Japan, where he played in 2006. He retired from professional football after his time in Japan.
External Links
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- Profile
See also
In Spanish: Julio César Pinheiro para niños
