Oséas facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Oséas Reis dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | May 14, 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m | ||
| Playing position | 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) |
| National team | |||
| 1996 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
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Oséas Reis dos Santos (born May 14, 1971) is a retired Brazilian football player. He was known by his first name, Oséas. He played as a forward, which means he was mainly responsible for scoring goals. Oséas was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
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Playing Career Highlights
Oséas had a long and successful career playing for many different football clubs. He started his professional journey in Brazil before also playing in Japan.
Early Career in Brazil
Oséas began his career in the early 1990s. He played for clubs like Galícia and Uberlândia. His talent quickly became clear.
Atlético Paranaense
In 1995, Oséas joined Atlético Paranaense. This was a big step in his career. He helped the team win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 1995. This meant they were promoted to Brazil's top league. He was also the top scorer in the second division that year.
Time at Palmeiras
From 1997 to 1999, Oséas played for Palmeiras. This was one of the most important periods of his career. He helped Palmeiras win some major titles.
- In 1998, they won the Copa do Brasil, a big national cup.
- They also won the Copa Mercosur in 1998. This was an international club competition.
- The biggest win came in 1999, when Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores. This is the most important club competition in South America.
Moving to Cruzeiro
After Palmeiras, Oséas played for Cruzeiro from 2000 to 2001. He continued his winning ways there.
- In 2000, he helped Cruzeiro win the Copa do Brasil again. He was also the top scorer in this competition.
- In 2001, they won the Copa Sul-Minas. This was a regional cup in Brazil.
Playing in Japan
Oséas also played football in Japan. He joined Vissel Kobe in 2002 and stayed until 2003. He scored 19 goals in 44 games for them. Later, in 2004, he played for Albirex Niigata.
Return to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Oséas returned to Brazil. In 2004, he played for Internacional. He helped them win the Campeonato Gaúcho, a state championship. His last club was Brasiliense in 2005, where he finished his playing career.
National Team Appearances
Oséas also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played two games for his country in 1996.
Honors and Achievements
Oséas won many important trophies during his career:
Team Honors
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1995 (with Atlético Paranaense)
- Copa do Brasil: 1998 (with Palmeiras), 2000 (with Cruzeiro)
- Copa Mercosur: 1998 (with Palmeiras)
- Copa Libertadores: 1999 (with Palmeiras)
- Copa Sul-Minas: 2001 (with Cruzeiro)
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2004 (with Internacional)
Individual Honors
- Brazilian 2nd Division League Top Scorer: 1995
- Copa do Brasil Top Scorer: 2000
See also
In Spanish: Oséas para niños
