Válber (footballer, born 1971) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Válber da Silva Costa | ||
| Date of birth | 6 December 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | São Luís, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992 | Mogi Mirim | ||
| 1993 | Corinthians | ||
| 1994 | Yokohama Flügels | ||
| 1995 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1996 | Internacional | ||
| 1996 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 1997 | Yokohama Flügels | ||
| 1998 | Goiás | ||
| 1998 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 1999 | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||
| 2000–2001 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 2001–2003 | Mogi Mirim | ||
| 2003 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 2004 | Mogi Mirim | ||
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Válber da Silva Costa (born 6 December 1971), known simply as Válber, is a former Brazilian football player. He played as a striker, which means he was mainly focused on scoring goals for his team.
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Válber's Football Journey
Válber started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for several well-known Brazilian clubs during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Early Career in Brazil
Válber began playing for Mogi Mirim in 1992. After that, he joined big teams like Corinthians in 1993 and Palmeiras in 1995. These are some of the most famous football clubs in Brazil. He also played for Internacional and Vasco da Gama.
Playing in Japan
Válber also had a chance to play football in Japan. He joined the Japanese club Yokohama Flügels in 1994. He played there for two different periods, first in 1994 and then again in 1997. Later, in 1999, he played for another Japanese team called Yokohama F. Marinos. His time in Japan was a significant part of his career.
Later Career and Retirement
After his time in Japan, Válber returned to Brazil. He continued to play for various clubs, including Atlético Paranaense and Santa Cruz. He ended his playing career back at Mogi Mirim in 2004, the club where he started.
Válber was known for his skills as a striker, helping his teams by scoring goals throughout his career.
See also
In Spanish: Válber Costa para niños
