Jocivalter Liberato
Jocivalter Liberato (born 6 May 1979) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jocivalter Liberato | ||
Date of birth | 6 May 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999–2000 | Guarani | 2 | (0) |
2001–2002 | Aves | 28 | (8) |
2002–2005 | Boavista F.C. | 22 | (1) |
2004–2005 | → Varzim (loan) | 11 | (2) |
2006 | Portuguesa | 0[1] | (0) |
2006–2007 | Aves | 16 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Alki Larnaca | 13 | (1) |
2008–2009 | Atromitos Yeroskipou | 11 | (2) |
2009–2010 | Moreirense | 12 | (0) |
National team | |||
1999 | Brazil U20 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Biography
Early career
Born in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Jocivalter started his career at São Paulo state club Guarani, which he played twice in 1999 Copa do Brasil and 1999 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Portugal
In 2001, he was signed by Liga de Honra club Aves, which he played one season and scored 8 league goals. In 2002–03 season, he was signed by Primeira Liga club Boavista F.C.. The club later sold a portion of the economic rights of Jocivalter to an investment fund for cash and would gave the fund that portion of transfer revenue. He scored in his European debut against Hibernians, a 3–3 draw. He also played 6 matches in 2002–03 UEFA Cup, scored a brace.
In 2004–05 season he was loaned to Liga de Honra for Varzim. In January 2006 he returned to Brazil, signed a 1-year contract with Portuguesa and played in 2006 Campeonato Paulista scored 1 goal.[2] In August 2006 he returned to Portugal for Aves.
Cyprus and late career
In 2007–08 season he left for Cyprus, played for Alki Larnaca and Atromitos Yeroskipou. In 2009–10 season, he returned to Portugal again, for Portuguese Second Division club Moreirense.
International career
Jocivalter took part in the 1999 South American Youth Championship.
References
- The team participated in regional tournament.
- "Artilheiros – Campeonato Paulista 2006" [Topscorers – League of São Paulo state 2006]. Terra Brasil (in Portuguese). 2006. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
External links
- Jocivalter Liberato at WorldFootball.net
- Jocivalter Liberato at ForaDeJogo
- Futpedia (in Portuguese)