Júlio César Jacobi
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Júlio César Jacobi known as Júlio César, is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Granada CF
in Spain
on loan from S.L. Benfica in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.
, Santa Catarina
, Júlio César started his professional career at Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
, signing a 5-year contract in August 2005. He made his first division
debut in a 0–0 home draw against Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
, on 26 November 2006.
In January 2008, Júlio César moved to Portugal
, signing with C.F. Os Belenenses. He first played in the league on 23 February, against C.S. Marítimo, replacing striker Weldon
in the 29th minute after veteran goalkeeper Paulo Costinha
had been sent off
, in an eventual 1–3 home loss.
After having played all the matches and minutes in his first full season – Belenenses was relegated, but later reinstated – he signed with Lisbon
neighbours Sport Lisboa e Benfica, thus reuniting with former manager Jorge Jesus. In his debut season, he backed up Quim, demoting José Moreira
to third-choice, and starting in the club's UEFA Europa League campaign.
On 8 April 2010, in the dying minutes of Benfica's 1–4 loss at Liverpool
for the Europa League quarterfinals (and subsequent 3–5 aggregate exit), Júlio César suffered a concussion after colliding with Dirk Kuyt
, having to be hospitalized (he fully recovered, appearing in a total of 14 official matches in his first year).
On 17 August 2011, Júlio César moved to Granada CF
in La Liga
in a season
-long move, alongside teammates Carlos Martins and Jorge Ribeiro
.
Benfica
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Granada CF
Granada CF
Granada Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes....
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
on loan from S.L. Benfica in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Born in GuaramirimGuaramirim
Guaramirim is a town and municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil.-References:...
, Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina (state)
Santa Catarina is a state in southern Brazil with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. Its capital is Florianópolis, which mostly lies on the Santa Catarina Island. Neighbouring states are Rio Grande do Sul to the south and Paraná to the north. It is bounded on the east by...
, Júlio César started his professional career at Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
, signing a 5-year contract in August 2005. He made his first division
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
debut in a 0–0 home draw against Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
, on 26 November 2006.
In January 2008, Júlio César moved to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, signing with C.F. Os Belenenses. He first played in the league on 23 February, against C.S. Marítimo, replacing striker Weldon
Weldon Santos de Andrade
Weldon Santos de Andrade , simply Weldon, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for CFR Cluj in Romania, as a striker.-Football career:Weldon was born in Santo André, São Paulo...
in the 29th minute after veteran goalkeeper Paulo Costinha
Paulo Costinha
Paulo Rebelo Costinha Castro , known as Costinha, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
had been sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
, in an eventual 1–3 home loss.
After having played all the matches and minutes in his first full season – Belenenses was relegated, but later reinstated – he signed with Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
neighbours Sport Lisboa e Benfica, thus reuniting with former manager Jorge Jesus. In his debut season, he backed up Quim, demoting José Moreira
José Moreira
José Filipe da Silva Moreira OIH is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Swansea City in Wales, as a goalkeeper.-Early years:...
to third-choice, and starting in the club's UEFA Europa League campaign.
On 8 April 2010, in the dying minutes of Benfica's 1–4 loss at Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
for the Europa League quarterfinals (and subsequent 3–5 aggregate exit), Júlio César suffered a concussion after colliding with Dirk Kuyt
Dirk Kuyt
Dirk Kuyt is a Dutch footballer who plays for English club Liverpool. He started his career as a striker, but he has been converted into a winger and plays the position for both Liverpool and the Netherlands national team....
, having to be hospitalized (he fully recovered, appearing in a total of 14 official matches in his first year).
On 17 August 2011, Júlio César moved to Granada CF
Granada CF
Granada Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes....
in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
in a season
2011–12 La Liga
The 2011–12 La Liga season is the 81st since its establishment. Barcelona are the defending champions, having won their 21st La Liga title in the previous season for the third time in a row. The campaign began on 27 August 2011, and will end on 13 May 2012...
-long move, alongside teammates Carlos Martins and Jorge Ribeiro
Jorge Ribeiro
Jorge Miguel de Oliveira Ribeiro is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Granada CF in La Liga. Mainly a left defender, he can also appear as a midfielder.-Club career:Brought up through S.L...
.
Honours
Botafogo- Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2006 - Rio TrophyTaça RioTaça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
: 2007, 2008
Benfica
- Portuguese League: 2009–10
- Portuguese League Cup: 2009–10, 2010–112010–11 Taça da LigaThe 2010–11 Taça da Liga was the fourth edition of the portuguese Taça da Liga. The first matches were played on August 8, 2010. The final was scheduled on April 23, 2011 where Benfica beat Paços de Ferreira 2-1, and won their third title. The final was played at the Estadio Cidade de Coimbra,...