Tuto facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Livonir Ruschel | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Dionísio Cerqueira, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 12 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Glória | ||
| 1998–1999 | Kawasaki Frontale | 45 | (27) |
| 2000 | FC Tokyo | 29 | (17) |
| 2001–2002 | Urawa Reds | 47 | (17) |
| 2003 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 20 | (6) |
| 2004–2005 | Omiya Ardija | 49 | (15) |
| 2006 | Ponte Preta | 31 | (11) |
| 2007 | Beitar Jerusalem | 8 | (1) |
| 2007 | São Caetano | 16 | (5) |
| 2008 | Sertãozinho | ||
| 2008–2009 | Shonan Bellmare | 22 | (8) |
| 2010 | Chapecoense | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Livonir Ruschel, known as Tuto, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He was born on July 2, 1979. Tuto played as a forward, which means he was a player who focused on scoring goals for his team.
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Meet Tuto
Tuto, whose full name is Livonir Ruschel, is a Brazilian athlete who had a long career playing professional football. He was known for his skills as a forward, a position where players try to score goals. Tuto played for many different clubs in several countries, including Japan, Brazil, and Israel.
Tuto's Football Journey in Japan
Tuto spent a significant part of his career playing in Japan. He first joined Kawasaki Frontale in 1998. He quickly became a key player, scoring many goals for the team. In 1999, he helped Kawasaki Frontale win the J2 League title.
After his time with Kawasaki Frontale, Tuto moved to FC Tokyo in 2000. He continued to show his scoring ability there. Later, he played for Urawa Reds from 2001 to 2002. He also played for Shimizu S-Pulse in 2003.
From 2004 to 2005, Tuto played for Omiya Ardija. He helped them get promoted to the top Japanese league, the J1 League. His time in Japan showed he was a consistent goal-scorer.
Playing in Brazil and Israel
After his successful years in Japan, Tuto returned to his home country, Brazil. In 2006, he played for Ponte Preta. He continued to score goals in the Brazilian league.
In the 2006-2007 season, Tuto had a short period playing in Israel for Beitar Jerusalem. This was a new experience for him, playing in a different league and country. After this, he returned to Brazil again.
In 2007, Tuto played for São Caetano. He then joined Sertãozinho in 2008. He continued to contribute to various Brazilian clubs.
Later Career and Achievements
Tuto returned to Japan for another spell with Shonan Bellmare from 2008 to 2009. He added more goals to his impressive career tally during this time. His final known club was Chapecoense in Brazil in 2010.
Throughout his career, Tuto played in over 260 league games. He scored more than 100 goals in total. This shows he was a very effective forward for all the teams he played for. His career spanned over a decade, playing in top leagues in Asia, South America, and the Middle East.
See also
In Spanish: Livonir Ruschel para niños
