Ze Roberto: football career and achievements of the player

Ze Roberto - football club, "Palmeiras". During his career, the midfielder had a chance to play in Madrid "Real" and the Munich "Bavaria". And in Spain, and in Germany, a key role was assigned to the player. He was a versatile player because he could not only play in midfield, but also to close the problematic position on the wing, playing a Lateral or center forward.

Football Brief biography

Ze Roberto was born in 1974 in one of the districts of Sao Paulo. the boy's family was poor. Brazilian playing football began in 1981. At the age of 7 years he attended school sports club "Associação Portuguesa de Desportos".

Ze Roberto: football career and achievements of the player

On the youth level Ze Roberto played for 12 years. In 1994, he signed his first professional contract with hometown club. For three seasons in the "Portuguesa" Brazilian spent 61 match, distinguished one ball pocketed.

After a successful performance at the young footballer noticed club "Real Madrid". Among his players were a lot of stars, so Zé Roberto could not compete with them. For the season, he participated in the composition of the Spanish giants only 15 matches and has spent most of the competition on the bench.

Due to lack of match practice in 1998, Ze Roberto has returned home, signing a contract with "Flamengo". As part of the Brazilian team, he played in only 11 games before being placed on the transfer due to serious disagreements with the head coach of the club. In the same 1998 the midfielder a second time to change the team. A new player has become a haven Leverkusen "Bayer". Its a part of the Brazilian and turned into a real star of world football. He spent 113 matches in 4 seasons at the club. In them he was able to distinguish 17 times.

In 2002, Ze Roberto did not want to renew the contract with the club, and leadership, "Bayer" has decided to sell his star for 18 million euros. For Brazilian hunted a lot of famous teams, one of which was the "Bavaria". That club from Munich and picked midfielder.

Ze Roberto: football career and achievements of the player

In 2006, Zé Roberto was loaned to "Santos", in which the player played until the end of the season. From the "Bavaria" footballer moved to the "Hamburg". As part of one of the oldest clubs in Germany player he spent two seasons, then signed a two-year deal with the Qatari team "Al-Gharafa Sports Club". A year later he decided to break the contract, returned to his homeland and signed a contract with "Gremio". After two seasons validity of its agreement with the team has expired, so until the season's 2015/16 footballer was left without a club.

In 2015, he became a player Ze Roberto "Palmeiras". Legendary Brazilian took the jersey with the number 11. In 2016, he said that this is his last season as a player, but this did not happen. Midfielder continues his performances, and more statements on his future in football did.

"Bavaria"

Munich club has a special place in Brazilian life. Even as a child, he said that he would like to play in the German league. This opportunity gave him the "Bayer", in which Ze Roberto and became known worldwide player. However, it is speech in the "Bavaria" won him the trophies. As part of the most titled club in Germany midfielder soon became a major player. He could speak at the playmaker position, and was able to play winger. Early career in the "Bavaria" bring the player a number of trophies. He was, along with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, one of the most famous players of his country. Ze Roberto photos can be seen on the pages of the known world of the tabloids.

Ze Roberto: football career and achievements of the player

But after a few years, the Brazilian began to experience difficulties in the game, which is why in 2006 and was loaned to the Brazilian "Santos". After returning to the "Bavaria" football finally lost his place in the starting lineup. At the age of 35, he said the leadership of the coach and their desire to find a new club, where he was given more playing time. Before the start of the 2009/10 season Ze Roberto has been sold in the "Hamburg", becoming its highest-paid player.

for the national team appearances

As part of the Brazilian national team since 1995. The midfielder spent 84 match and marked 6 goals scored.

Over 12 years of appearances the player has participated in several of the World Cup. However, the French midfielder has failed FIFA World Cup. The player also participated in key matches the America's Cup and the Confederations Cup. In 2007, a few days before the start of the next American tournament Ze Roberto announced his retirement at the international level.

Personal indices

During the 23 years of professional career, the Brazilian has participated in 586 matches and 59 times hit the opponent's gate.

The greatest number of games the player has spent in the shirt of the "Bavaria" - 169. In the "Bayer" Ze Roberto, too often out on the field - 113 times. Thus, most of the matches in his career footballer held for two clubs from Germany. It is these teams have done from the player's legend.

Achievements

Ze Roberto is a double winner of the America's Cup. He first zaveval this trophy in 1997 in Bolivia, and the second time - in 1999 in Paraguay.

Ze Roberto: football career and achievements of the player

In the Confederations Cup, the Brazilian has played three times. In 1997 and 2005, his team was able to win the gold medal. In 1999, Brazilians were forced to settle for a silver. At the 1998 World Cup Ze Roberto was able to add to his piggy bank silver medal, despite the disastrous tournament for him.

In the "Bavaria" was the Brazilian triple champion Germany. In 2015, he was able to win the Cup of Brazil, and in 2016 - the national championship.