Raphael Botti facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Raphael José Botti Zacarias Sena | ||
| Date of birth | 23 February 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–2000 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Vasco da Gama | 20 | (1) |
| 2002–2006 | Jeonbuk Hyundai | 155 | (32) |
| 2007–2011 | Vissel Kobe | 141 | (18) |
| 2012–2014 | Figueirense | 22 | (8) |
| 2014–2016 | Army United | 50 | (22) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 June 2016 | |||
Raphael José Botti (born on February 23, 1981), known simply as Botti, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was a talented Midfielder who played for several clubs around the world.
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Botti's Football Journey
Botti started his exciting football career in Brazil. He played for a famous team called Vasco da Gama. This was where he began to show his skills on the field.
Playing in South Korea
After playing in Brazil, Botti moved to South Korea. He joined a team called Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2002. He played there for five years, until 2006. During his time with Jeonbuk Hyundai, Botti was a very important player.
Winning the AFC Champions League
One of Botti's biggest achievements was helping Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors win the 2006 AFC Champions League in 2006. This is a huge competition for clubs in Asia. Botti even scored a key goal in the first game of the final match. Winning this championship was a major highlight of his career.
Moving to Japan and Thailand
After his success in South Korea, Botti moved to Japan. He played for Vissel Kobe from 2007 to 2011. Later, he returned to Brazil to play for Figueirense. His last club was Army United in Thailand, where he played until 2016.
What is a Midfielder?
Botti played as a midfielder. A midfielder is a football player who plays in the middle of the field. Their job is to help both the defense and the attack. They need to be good at passing, tackling, and running a lot! Midfielders are often seen as the "engine" of the team.
Achievements and Honours
Botti's biggest honour was winning the AFC Champions League in 2006 with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. This shows he was a top player in Asian club football.
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Raphael Botti para niños
