Julio César Barbosa (born 10 February 1960) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Julio César Barbosa
Personal information
Full name Julio César Barbosa
Date of birth (1960-02-10) 10 February 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Goianésia, Brazil
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1988 Flamengo 149 (15)
1982–1983America-RJ (loan)
1984Grêmio (loan) 14 (1)
1988–1989 Racing Santander 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024

Career

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An attacking midfielder with speed and skill, he earned the nickname "surfer" because he put paraffin in his hair. He made 149 appearances for Flamengo and was Brazilian champion in 1983.[1] He had spells at America and Grêmio on loan,[2] and ended his career with Racing Santander in the Spanish second division.[3]

Honours

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Flamengo

References

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  1. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Júlio César Barbosa)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Júlio César Barbosa". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Júlio César Barbosa". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 May 2024.
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