Júlio César da Silva, usually known as Júlio César (born March 8, 1963 in Bauru (São Paulo) is a retired football (soccer) player from Brazil.

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.

[edit] Career

He played central defender with much teams in Brazil, Europe and with the Brazilian national team. He was widely considered one of Brazil's best central defenders. He also contributed in attack, frequently making runs into the opponent's half using his midfield-like technical skills to great effect, as well as his aerial ability.

He won the UEFA Champions League and European/South American Cup with Borussia Dortmund in 1997.

[edit] 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

[edit] National team

Júlio César played 13 official matches for the Brazilian national team, from April 1986 to June 1993. He also played for Brazil against "The Rest of the World" in 1989 and for "The Rest of the World" against Brazil in 1990.

He played the Football World Cup 1986 and won the Best Central Defender Award.

[edit] External links

• Júlio César da Silva at National-Football-Teams.com

v • d • e Brazil squad – 1986 FIFA World Cup 1 Carlos • 2 Édson • 3 Oscar • 4 Edinho • 5 Falcão • 6 Júnior • 7 Müller • 8 Casagrande • 9 Careca • 10 Zico • 11 Edivaldo • 12 Paulo Vitor • 13 Josimar • 14 Júlio César • 15 Alemão • 16 Mauro Galvão • 17 Branco • 18 Sócrates • 19 Elzo • 20 Silas • 21 Valdo • 22 Leão • Coach: Santana

v • d • e Brazil squad – Copa América 1987 1 Carlos • 2 Josimar • 3 Geraldao • 4 Ricardo Rocha • 5 Douglas • 6 Nelsinho • 7 Müller • 8 Raí • 9 Careca • 10 Edu Marangon • 11 Valdo • 12 Zé Carlos • 13 Jorginho • 14 Ricardo Gomes • 15 Júlio César • 16 Dunga • 17 Edú • 18 Paulo Silas • 19 Romário • 20 Mirandinha • 21 Joao Paulo • 22 Regis • Coach: Carlos Alberto Silva

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