Zé Roberto

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This is about the Brazilian footballer José Roberto da Silva; for the other Brazilian footballer using the nickname "Zé Roberto", see José Gomes-Santana.

Personal information
Zé Roberto
Full name	José Roberto da Silva Junior
Date of birth	July 6, 1974
Place of birth	Ipiranga, Brazil
Height	172 cm
Position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Santos FC
Professional clubs*
Years	Club	Apps (goals)
1994-1997 1997 1998 1998-2002 2002-2006 2006-present	Portuguesa Real Madrid Flamengo Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bayern Munich Santos FC	61 (1) 15 (0) 11 (0) 113 (17) 110 (5)
National team**
1995-present	Brazil	84 (6)
* Professional club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 June, 2006. ** National team caps and goals correct as of 25 November, 2006.

Zé Roberto, real name José Roberto da Silva Júnior, (born July 6, 1974 in Ipiranga) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

He was under contract to Bayern Munich until June 30, 2006. He has stated that he will not re-sign with Bayern at the end of the World Cup. He was part of the Brazil squad at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is a versatile, left-footed winger who is a deft dribbler and crosses the ball well. Ze Roberto sometimes struggled to win a starting spot at Bayern Munich. However, he has earned a starting spot in the Seleção where he plays through the centre. Following the announcement that he would not return to Bayern Munich, he publicly criticized the club's style of play and predicted struggles if changes were not made.

Zé Roberto scored Brazil's third and final goal in their second round match against Ghana in the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

As of August 31, 2006, Zé Roberto has signed a one-year-deal with Santos FC.

[edit] Intrest in Beitar Jerusalem

On November 21, 2006 Ze Roberto's Agent contacted the Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem , owned by the Russian born billionare Arcadi Gaydamak. A specific offer wasnt mentioned, and Beitar are still waiting for an answer.

[edit] Personal life

Married to Luciana, he has two children: Endrik and Miría.
Motto: "My power comes from Jesus."

[edit] External links

	Brazil squad - 1998 FIFA World Cup Runners-up
1 Taffarel \| 2 Cafu \| 3 Aldair \| 4 Júnior Baiano \| 5 César Sampaio \| 6 Roberto Carlos \| 7 Giovanni \| 8 Dunga \| 9 Ronaldo \| 10 Rivaldo \| 11 Emerson \| 12 Carlos Germano \| 13 Zé Carlos \| 14 Gonçalves \| 15 André Cruz \| 16 Zé Roberto \| 17 Doriva \| 18 Leonardo \| 19 Denílson \| 20 Bebeto \| 21 Edmundo \| 22 Dida \| Coach: Zagallo

	Brazil squad - 2006 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finalists
1 Dida \| 2 Cafu \| 3 Lúcio \| 4 Juan \| 5 Emerson \| 6 Roberto Carlos \| 7 Adriano \| 8 Kaká \| 9 Ronaldo \| 10 Ronaldinho \| 11 Zé Roberto \| 12 Rogério Ceni \| 13 Cicinho \| 14 Luisão \| 15 Cris \| 16 Gilberto \| 17 Gilberto Silva \| 18 Mineiro \| 19 Juninho \| 20 Ricardinho \| 21 Fred \| 22 Júlio César \| 23 Robinho \| Coach: Parreira