Júlio César da Silva. Cesar Millan who
1 July 2008
Júlio César da Silva, usually known as Júlio César (born march 8, 1963 in Bauru (São Paulo) was a football (soccer) player from Brazil. He played central defender with many teams in Brazil, Europe and with the Brazilian national team. He was widely considered one Brazil’s best central defenders. He also contributes in attack, frequently making runs into the opponent’s half using his midfield like technical skills to great effect aswell as his aerial ability too.
He should not be mistaken with Júlio César da Silva e Souza, Júlio César Santos Correa and Júlio César Soares Espíndola who have also played in Europe under the same nickname.
Clubs
- 1979-1986 Guarani Futebol Clube (Brazil)
- 1986-1987 Stade Brestois 29 (France)
- 1987-1990 Montpellier HSC (France)
- 1990-1994 Juventus F.C. (Italy)
- 1994-1998 Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
- 1998- 11/1998 Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas (Brazil)
- 11/1998- 02/1999 Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
- 02/1999- 08/1999 Panathinaikos (Greece)
- 1999-2000 Werder Bremen (Germany)
- 2001 Rio Branco (São Paulo) (Brazil)
Julio César played several seasons in France after making a good impression during the Football World Cup 1986.
He won the UEFA Champions League and European/South American Cup with Borussia Dortmund in 1997.
National team
Júlio César has played 15 times for the Brazilian national team.
He played the Football World Cup 1986 and won the Best Central Defender Award.
Honours
- Winner Coupe de France (French Cup) in 1990 with Montpellier HSC
- Winner UEFA Cup in 1993 with Juventus F.C.
- Winner Fußball-Bundesliga 1994/95 and Fußball-Bundesliga 1995/96 with Borussia Dortmund
- Winner UEFA Champions League in 1997 with Borussia Dortmund
- Winner European/South American Cup in 1997 with Borussia Dortmund
- Winner German SuperCup in 1997 with Borussia Dortmund
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