Osmar (footballer, born 1980) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Osmar Aparecido de Azevedo | ||
| Date of birth | March 27, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Marília, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Marília | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Rio Branco-SP | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000 | Rio Branco-SP | ||
| 2000 | União Mogi | ||
| 2001–2003 | União São João | 15 | (4) |
| 2004 | Santo André | 21 | (8) |
| 2004–2009 | Palmeiras | 37 | (21) |
| 2005 | → Grêmio (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Morelia (loan) | 14 | (4) |
| 2006 | → Oita Trinita (loan) | 11 | (3) |
| 2006 | → Fortaleza (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Ipatinga (loan) | ||
| 2008 | → Vitória (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2010 | União São João | ||
| 2010 | Americana | ||
| 2011 | Marília | ||
| 2011 | União São João | ||
| 2012– | Marília | ||
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Osmar Aparecido de Azevedo, known simply as Osmar, is a talented Brazilian striker. He was born on March 27, 1980, in Marília, Brazil. In his home country, he is also known by the fun nickname Cambalhota, which means "Backflip".
Osmar plays as a striker, which is a key position in football. Strikers are usually the main goal-scorers for their team. They work hard to get the ball into the opponent's net.
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Osmar's Football Journey
Osmar's career started in Brazil. He played for several clubs, showing his skills as a forward.
Early Career and Brazilian Clubs
Osmar began his youth career with Rio Branco-SP from 1997 to 1999. He then played for their senior team in 2000. Later that year, he moved to União Mogi.
From 2001 to 2003, Osmar played for União São João. In 2004, he joined Santo André. This was a big year for him, as he helped Santo André win an important trophy.
Playing for Palmeiras and Loans
Osmar joined Palmeiras in 2004. He played there until 2009. During his time with Palmeiras, he also went on loan to other teams. This means he played for them for a short period.
In 2005, he played for Grêmio. He also had a loan spell in Mexico with Morelia. In 2006, he went to Japan to play for Oita Trinita. He also played for Fortaleza in Brazil that same year.
Later, in 2007, he was loaned to Ipatinga. In 2008, he played for Vitória on loan. These loan moves allowed Osmar to gain experience with different teams and in different leagues.
Later Career and Return to Brazil
After his time with Palmeiras and various loans, Osmar continued his career in Brazil. In 2010, he returned to União São João. He also played for Americana that year.
In 2011, Osmar joined Marília. He had another short spell at União São João before returning to Marília in 2012. He has been playing for Marília since then.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Osmar has won several important championships during his football career. These wins are called "honours" in sports.
Winning Trophies
- Brazilian Cup: In 2004, Osmar helped Santo André win the Brazilian Cup. This is a major knockout competition in Brazil.
- Brazilian Série B: In 2005, while on loan, Osmar was part of the Grêmio team that won the Brazilian Série B. This meant Grêmio was promoted to the top league.
- Campeonato Paulista: In 2008, Osmar and his team Palmeiras won the Campeonato Paulista. This is a very important state championship in São Paulo, Brazil.
These achievements show Osmar's contribution to his teams' successes.
See also
In Spanish: Osmar Aparecido para niños
