Júlio César (footballer, born 1976)
Brazilian footballer
Júlio César António de Souza (born 15 June 1976), known as just Júlio César, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Born in Taquaritinga, São Paulo, Júlio César left for Turkish side Gaziantepspor in September 2001 in a one-year loan from Santos FC. The club also signed three more Brazilian in January 2002, namely Viola, André Santos and Pereira. However, only Júlio César (and Viola) remained in Turkey for another season, signing a three-year contract. After six goals in 2002–03 Süper Lig, both Júlio César (and Viola) returned to their home country, which Júlio César re-joined Santos in short term deal.
In January 2004 Júlio César returned to Turkey for Samsunspor on a 1+1⁄2-year contract, co-currently Juninho Cearense returned to Brazil. However Júlio César was released again in April 2004. In May he joined Ponte Preta.
In the next season, at first he was signed by União São João. In February he was signed by Araçatuba. In June 2005 Júlio César returned to Turkey again, this time for Kayseri Erciyesspor in one-year deal.
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