Sidiclei facts for kids

Sidiclei de Souza (born May 13, 1972, in Cascavel, Brazil), known simply as Sidiclei, is a Brazilian football (soccer) player. He played as a defender, a position that focuses on stopping the opposing team from scoring goals.

Sidiclei once played for Atletico Paranaense in the Copa do Brasil, a major football competition in Brazil. He is considered one of the most successful foreign players to have played in Japan. Fans really admired him for his skills and dedication.

He was also known for his excellent defending, especially his ability to anticipate where the ball would go. This skill was so good that people would sometimes say, "Too bad, Sidiclei is there," meaning he was always in the right place to stop an attack.

Sidiclei's Football Journey

Sidiclei began his football career in Brazil. He played for several clubs before moving to Japan. His time in Japan was very successful, making him a well-known player there.

Playing in Japan

Sidiclei spent many years playing for different teams in Japan. He played for Montedio Yamagata, Kyoto Purple Sanga, Oita Trinita, Vissel Kobe, and Gamba Osaka.

• Montedio Yamagata (1997–1998): He played 49 games and scored 9 goals.
• Kyoto Purple Sanga (1999): He played 29 games and scored 4 goals.
• Oita Trinita (2000): He played 35 games and scored 5 goals.
• Vissel Kobe (2001–2003): He played 85 games and scored 12 goals.
• Gamba Osaka (2004–2007): He played 122 games and scored 9 goals.
• Kyoto Sanga FC (2008–2009): He played 53 games and scored 1 goal.

He was a team captain for Gamba Osaka in 2005 and for Kyoto Sanga FC in 2009. Being a captain shows that his teammates and coaches trusted him to lead the team.

Career Statistics

Here is a summary of Sidiclei's club performance, mainly focusing on his time in Japan.

See also

In Spanish: Sidiclei de Souza para niños