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) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| 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 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Osmar Aparecido de Azevedo, known simply as Osmar, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on March 27, 1980. Osmar played as a striker, which means he was mainly responsible for scoring goals for his team. In Brazil, he was also known by the fun nickname Cambalhota, which means "Backflip".
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Osmar's Football Journey
Osmar started his football career in youth teams. He played for Rio Branco-SP from 1997 to 1999. This was where he learned many important skills.
Starting as a Professional Player
Osmar became a professional player in 2000. He played for a few different clubs in Brazil. These included Rio Branco-SP and União Mogi. From 2001 to 2003, he played for União São João.
Playing for Santo André and Palmeiras
In 2004, Osmar joined Santo André. He helped them win the Brazilian Cup that year. This was a big achievement for the team. Later in 2004, he moved to Palmeiras, a very famous club in Brazil. He stayed with Palmeiras until 2009.
Loan Spells and International Experience
During his time at Palmeiras, Osmar also played for other teams on loan. This means he temporarily played for another club. In 2005, he played for Grêmio. He helped Grêmio win the Brazilian Série B championship that year. This is a league for teams in the second division.
He also played for teams outside Brazil. In 2005, he went to Mexico to play for Morelia. In 2006, he played in Japan for Oita Trinita. These experiences allowed him to play in different football styles.
After his time abroad, Osmar returned to Brazil. He played for clubs like Fortaleza and Ipatinga. He also had a loan spell at Vitória in 2008.
Later Career Years
After 2009, Osmar continued to play for various Brazilian clubs. He played for União São João again in 2010 and 2011. He also played for Americana and Marília. His career showed him playing for many different teams.
Osmar's Achievements
Osmar won some important titles during his football career:
- Brazilian Cup: He won this cup with Santo André in 2004. This is a major knockout competition in Brazil.
- Brazilian Série B: He won this league title with Grêmio in 2005. This meant Grêmio was promoted to the top league.
- Campeonato Paulista: He won this state championship with Palmeiras in 2008. This is a very important competition in the state of São Paulo.
See also
In Spanish: Osmar Aparecido para niños
