Roque Júnior facts for kids
Roque Júnior playing for Brazil in 2002
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| Full name | José Vítor Roque Júnior | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1976 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Santarritense | 31 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | São José | 47 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1995–2000 | Palmeiras | 192 | (15) | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2004 | AC Milan | 44 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | → Leeds United (loan) | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2004 | → Siena (loan) | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Bayer Leverkusen | 35 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | MSV Duisburg | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Al-Rayyan | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | → Palmeiras (loan) | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | Ituano | 3 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 376 | (20) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2005 | Brazil | 48 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | XV de Piracicaba | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Ituano | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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José Vítor Roque Júnior (born on August 31, 1976), known simply as Roque Júnior, is a Brazilian football expert and former player. He played as a defender.
Roque Júnior played 48 games for the Brazilian national team. He was a key part of the team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup! He is one of only five players in history to have won the Copa Libertadores, the UEFA Champions League, and the World Cup. The other players are Ronaldinho, Cafu, Dida, and Julián Álvarez.
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Club Career Highlights
Roque Júnior was born in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Brazil. During his career, he played for several teams. These included Santarritense, São José, and Palmeiras in Brazil. He also played for big European clubs like AC Milan in Italy and Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
Playing for Palmeiras
Roque Júnior is a very important player in the history of Palmeiras. He played over 200 games for them. His biggest success with a club team was winning the 1999 Copa Libertadores with Palmeiras. This is a huge tournament for South American clubs.
Time with AC Milan
He also had great success with AC Milan in Italy. He helped them win the 2002–03 UEFA Champions League. This is Europe's top club competition. In the final game, he played most of the extra time even though he had a serious injury. This showed his amazing dedication!
Loan to Leeds United
In 2003, Roque Júnior went to Leeds United in England on loan. Fans were excited when he arrived. However, his time there was not very successful. He played seven games, and the team struggled. He even scored two goals in a League Cup game against Manchester United.
Later Career
After leaving Leeds, he played for Siena in Italy. Then he moved to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. Later, he played for MSV Duisburg and Al-Rayyan in Qatar. In 2008, he returned to Palmeiras for a short loan. In 2010, he played for Ituano before ending his playing career.
International Career with Brazil
Roque Júnior was very successful playing for the Brazilian national team. He played 48 games and scored two goals. He also had the honor of being captain for Brazil many times.
Winning the World Cup
He was a starting player in the team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He played in the defense alongside other great players like Lúcio and Edmílson. This was a huge achievement for him and his country.
Other International Appearances
He was also called up for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. However, he could not play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup because of an injury. He played his last international game in 2005. He announced his retirement from international football in 2007.
Personal Life and Projects
Roque Júnior cares a lot about helping young football players. He is involved in a project called "Projeto Primeira Camisa" ("Project First Jersey"). This project helps young players at São José Esporte Clube.
Management and Coaching
After his playing career, Roque Júnior became a football manager. In 2015, he took on his first managing job at XV de Piracicaba. In 2017, he also managed Ituano.
Honours and Trophies
Roque Júnior won many important trophies during his career:
Palmeiras
- Campeonato Paulista: 1996, 2008
- Copa do Brasil: 1998
- Copa Mercosur: 1998
- Copa Libertadores: 1999
- Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 2000
AC Milan
- UEFA Champions League: 2002–03
- Coppa Italia: 2002–03
Brazil National Team
- FIFA World Cup: 2002
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2005
See also
In Spanish: Roque Júnior para niños
