Zé Roberto (footballer, born 1980) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | José Roberto de Oliveira | ||
| Date of birth | 9 December 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Itumbiara, Goiás, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Botafogo (SP) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1997 | Coritiba | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998 | Mirassol | – | (–) |
| 1999 | Juventus | – | (–) |
| 2000 | Cruzeiro | 3 | (0) |
| 2001 | Benfica B | 11 | (1) |
| 2001 | Portuguesa | – | (–) |
| 2002–2003 | Vitória | 42 | (9) |
| 2004 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | (1) |
| 2005 | Vitória | 4 | (1) |
| 2005–2008 | Botafogo | 71 | (14) |
| 2008–2010 | Schalke 04 | 3 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Flamengo (loan) | 25 | (5) |
| 2010 | Vasco da Gama | 24 | (5) |
| 2011 | Internacional | 15 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Bahia | 26 | (0) |
| 2013 | Figueirense | (0) | |
| 2014 | Brasiliense | (0) | |
| 2015– | Botafogo (SP) | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2014 | |||
José Roberto de Oliveira, known simply as Zé Roberto, is a famous Brazilian former football player. He was born on December 9, 1980. Zé Roberto played as an attacking midfielder. This means he helped create goals and score them for his team. He played for many different clubs throughout his career, both in Brazil and in Germany.
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Zé Roberto: A Brazilian Football Star
Zé Roberto was born in a city called Itumbiara in Brazil. He started his football journey at a young age. He quickly showed great talent on the field.
Early Career and Moves
Zé Roberto began his professional career in Brazil. He played for clubs like Cruzeiro and Vitória. In 2004, he even played in Japan for Kashiwa Reysol. He then returned to Brazil.
Playing for Big Clubs
Zé Roberto became well-known for his time at Botafogo. He played there from 2005 to 2008. His good performance caught the eye of European clubs.
In 2008, Zé Roberto moved to Germany. He joined Schalke 04, a big team in the German league. He made a memorable debut for Schalke 04. He scored a goal just 33 seconds after coming onto the field. This happened on February 3, 2008.
Time at Flamengo
Later in 2008, Zé Roberto was loaned to Flamengo in Brazil. He quickly became a key player for them. He scored his first goal for Flamengo on February 4, 2009. This was against Mesquita at the famous Maracanã Stadium. Flamengo won that match 4–1. Zé Roberto played a big part in their success. He helped Flamengo win the Brazilian Série A league title in 2009.
Moving to Vasco da Gama
After his time at Flamengo, Zé Roberto moved to another Brazilian club. He joined Vasco da Gama in May 2010. He signed a contract to play for them until July 2011. He continued to play for various Brazilian clubs until his retirement.
Zé Roberto's Achievements
Zé Roberto won several important titles during his career. He helped his teams achieve great success.
- Botafogo
- Rio de Janeiro State League: 2006
- Flamengo
- Rio de Janeiro State League: 2009
- Brazilian Série A: 2009
- Internacional
- Rio Grande do Sul State League: 2011
- Bahia
- Bahia State League: 2012
He also received individual awards for his great play. He was named to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year in 2006. He also won the Bola de Prata award in 2006. These awards show how talented he was as a midfielder.
See also
In Spanish: José Roberto de Oliveira para niños
