Roberto Calmon Felix
Encyclopedia
Roberto Calmon Félix simply Roberto, is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Gil Vicente F.C. in Portugal
, as a striker.
He spent the vast majority of his professional career in Portugal
, namely at Vitória de Guimarães, where he arrived at almost 30.
, spending most of his early years in the second division
, representing F.C. Maia
, Moreirense F.C. and Académica de Coimbra, with which he first arrived in the top flight, with no impact.
After another slow year, with C.F. Estrela da Amadora, Roberto returned to level two, with G.D. Chaves, F.C. Marco
and Varzim SC. In January 2008, after solid performances for the latter, he signed a two 1/2-year contract with first-divisioner Vitória Sport Clube, still being an important offensive unit – 14 matches, two goals – as it finished third only one year after promoting.
After two more top flight seasons with Vitória being used regularly (and averaging six goals per campaign), 32-year old Roberto joined Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
, signing for one year. In March 2011, however, he moved teams and countries again, transferring to Chinese Super League
club Beijing Guoan FC.
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 Gil Vicente F.C. in 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...
, as a striker.
He spent the vast majority of his professional career in 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...
, namely at Vitória de Guimarães, where he arrived at almost 30.
Football career
During his career, Roberto played almost exclusively in PortugalPortugal
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...
, spending most of his early years in the second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, representing F.C. Maia
F.C. Maia
Futebol Clube da Maia is a Portuguese football club based in Maia, Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto. Founded in 1954, it currently plays in the Porto Regional League, holding home games at Estádio Professor Doutor Vieira de Carvalho, which holds 15,000 spectators.-History:Maia never competed in...
, Moreirense F.C. and Académica de Coimbra, with which he first arrived in the top flight, with no impact.
After another slow year, with C.F. Estrela da Amadora, Roberto returned to level two, with G.D. Chaves, F.C. Marco
F.C. Marco
Futebol Clube do Marco is a Portuguese football team based in Marco de Canaveses, Porto District. Founded in 1927, it currently plays in the Porto Regional Championship, holding home games at Estádio Municipal de Marco de Canaveses, which has a 10,000-seat capacity.-History:Futebol Clube do Marco...
and Varzim SC. In January 2008, after solid performances for the latter, he signed a two 1/2-year contract with first-divisioner Vitória Sport Clube, still being an important offensive unit – 14 matches, two goals – as it finished third only one year after promoting.
After two more top flight seasons with Vitória being used regularly (and averaging six goals per campaign), 32-year old Roberto joined Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, signing for one year. In March 2011, however, he moved teams and countries again, transferring to Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
club Beijing Guoan FC.