Rovérsio Rodrigues de Barros
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Rovérsio Rodrigues de Barros, simply Rovérsio (born 17 January 1984 in Igarassu
, Pernambuco
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for CA Osasuna
in Spain
, as a central defender.
, moving abroad in to 2004–05 to Portugal
's Gil Vicente FC, making his league debut on 28 August 2004, in a 2–3 loss at Sporting Clube de Portugal. During three seasons (the last spent in the second division
), he was an important defensive element.
In 2007 Rovérsio signed a one-year contract with F.C. Paços de Ferreira, moving the following season to La Liga
side CA Osasuna
. On 13 November 2008, he suffered a serious knee
injury, in a Spanish Cup
game against Getafe CF
, which rendered him unavailable for the rest of the season.
After recovering, Rovérsio was only the fourth-choice stopper, and appeared in just three games in the league campaign
, one of those coming on 2 May 2010, in a 2–3 loss at Real Madrid
. In late August, he was loaned to Real Betis
in the second division
, with the Andalusia
ns having an option to make the move permanent at the season
's closure for about €
1.6 million.
Rovérsio returned to Osasuna for 2011–12
, being made first-choice by manager José Luis Mendilibar
. On 17 September 2011, he scored in his own net
in a 0–8 away loss against FC Barcelona
.
Igarassu
Igarassu is a city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. It is situated on the north coast of the metropolitan region of Recife, approximately 32 km north of the city of Recife...
, Pernambuco
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
), is a Brazil
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 CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
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...
, as a central defender.
Football career
Rovérsio started playing with Santa Cruz Futebol ClubeSanta Cruz Futebol Clube
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, or simply Santa Cruz is a Brazilian football club in Recife, Pernambuco.-Early history:On February 3, 1914, eleven young men aging from 14 to 16 years founded a football society...
, moving abroad in to 2004–05 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...
's Gil Vicente FC, making his league debut on 28 August 2004, in a 2–3 loss at Sporting Clube de Portugal. During three seasons (the last spent 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...
), he was an important defensive element.
In 2007 Rovérsio signed a one-year contract with F.C. Paços de Ferreira, moving the following season to 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...
side CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
. On 13 November 2008, he suffered a serious knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
injury, in a Spanish Cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
game against Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
, which rendered him unavailable for the rest of the season.
After recovering, Rovérsio was only the fourth-choice stopper, and appeared in just three games in the league campaign
2009–10 La Liga
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, one of those coming on 2 May 2010, in a 2–3 loss at Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
. In late August, he was loaned to Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, with the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
ns having an option to make the move permanent at the season
2010–11 Segunda División
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's closure for about €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
1.6 million.
Rovérsio returned to Osasuna for 2011–12
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...
, being made first-choice by manager José Luis Mendilibar
José Luis Mendilibar
José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder, and a current coach.-Playing career:...
. On 17 September 2011, he scored in his own net
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
in a 0–8 away loss against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
.