Oséas facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oséas Reis dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | May 14, 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1992 | Galícia | ||
| 1993–1994 | Juvenil | ||
| 1994–1995 | Uberlândia | ||
| 1995–1997 | Atlético Paranaense | 19 | (12) |
| 1997–1999 | Palmeiras | 62 | (24) |
| 2000–2001 | Cruzeiro | 42 | (15) |
| 2002 | Santos | ||
| 2002–2003 | Vissel Kobe | 44 | (19) |
| 2004 | Internacional | 8 | (0) |
| 2004 | Albirex Niigata | 12 | (4) |
| 2005 | Brasiliense | 19 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 1996 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Oséas Reis dos Santos, known simply as Oséas, is a retired Brazilian football player. He was born on May 14, 1971, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Oséas played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players responsible for scoring goals for his team.
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Oséas's Football Journey
Oséas started his professional football career in Brazil in the early 1990s. He played for several different clubs, showing his skills as a goal-scorer.
Playing for Brazilian Clubs
One of his first important teams was Atlético Paranaense. In 1996, he played 19 games for them and scored 12 goals. This was a great start to his career in the top league.
After that, Oséas joined Palmeiras, a very famous club in Brazil. He played for Palmeiras from 1997 to 1999. During his time there, he scored 24 goals in 62 league games. He was a key player for them.
Later, he moved to Cruzeiro, where he played from 2000 to 2001. He continued to score goals, netting 15 goals in 42 matches. He also had a short time at Santos in 2002.
Playing in Japan
Oséas also had a chance to play football in Japan. He joined Vissel Kobe in 2002 and stayed until 2003. He played 44 games for them and scored 19 goals. This showed he could perform well in different countries.
In 2004, he returned to Brazil to play for Internacional. After a short period there, he went back to Japan to play for Albirex Niigata. He played 12 games and scored 4 goals for them.
Finishing His Career
Oséas finished his playing career back in Brazil. His last club was Brasiliense, where he played in 2005. Overall, Oséas played over 200 professional games and scored more than 80 goals in his career.
Winning Trophies and Awards
Oséas was part of several successful teams and won important trophies during his career.
Team Achievements
- Atlético Paranaense: He helped them win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 1995. This is the second division of Brazilian football.
- Palmeiras: This was a very successful period for Oséas.
* They won the Copa do Brasil in 1998. This is a big cup competition in Brazil. * They also won the Copa Mercosur in 1998, which was an international club competition. * The biggest win was the Copa Libertadores in 1999. This is the most important club competition in South America! * Palmeiras also finished second in the Campeonato Paulista (a state championship) in 1999 and were runners-up in the Intercontinental Cup in 1999.
- Cruzeiro: He won the Copa do Brasil again in 2000 with Cruzeiro. They also won the Copa Sul-Minas in 2001.
- Internacional: He won the Campeonato Gaúcho (another state championship) in 2004.
Individual Awards
Oséas was also recognized for his goal-scoring abilities:
- He was the top scorer in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 1995.
- He was also the top scorer in the Copa do Brasil in 2000.
Playing for Brazil
Oséas also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played 2 games for his country in 1996.
See also
In Spanish: Oséas para niños
