Jocivalter Liberato

Jocivalter
Personal information
Full nameJocivalter Liberato
Date of birth6 May 1979
Place of birthFoz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Free agent
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1999–2000Guarani2(0)
2001–2002Aves28(8)
2002–2005Boavista F.C.22(1)
2004–2005Varzim (loan)11(2)
2006Portuguesa0[1](0)
2006–2007Aves16(0)
2007–2008Alki Larnaca13(1)
2008–2009Atromitos Yeroskipou11(2)
2009–2010Moreirense12(0)
National team
1999Brazil U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Jocivalter Liberato (born 6 May 1979) is a Brazilian footballer.

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 a 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 was participated at 1999 South American Youth Championship.

References

  1. The team participated in regional tournament.
  2. "Artilheiros – Campeonato Paulista 2006" [Topscorers – League of São Paulo state 2006]. Terra Brasil (in Portuguese). ca. August 2006. Retrieved 10 November 2010. Check date values in: |date= (help)

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