Jocivalter

Jocivalter Liberato (born 6 May 1979), known as just Jocivalter, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Jocivalter
Personal information
Full name Jocivalter Liberato
Date of birth (1979-05-06) 6 May 1979
Place of birth Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Guarani 2 (0)
2001–2002 Aves 28 (8)
2002–2005 Boavista F.C. 22 (1)
2004–2005 → Varzim (loan) 11 (2)
2006 Portuguesa 0[1] (0)
2006–2007 Aves 16 (0)
2007–2008 Alki Larnaca 13 (1)
2008–2009 Atromitos Yeroskipou 11 (2)
2009–2010 Moreirense 12 (0)
International career
1999 Brazil U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 an 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 took part in the 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). 2006. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
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