Júlio (footballer, born 2003)

Júlio César Alves Gonçalves (born 28 September 2003), simply known as Júlio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for América Mineiro.

Júlio
Personal information
Full name Júlio César Alves Gonçalves
Date of birth (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Raposos, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
América Mineiro
Number 18
Youth career
2014–2023 América Mineiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– América Mineiro 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:24, 7 June 2023 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Raposos, Minas Gerais, Júlio joined América Mineiro's youth setup in 2014. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 9 February 2021, signing a two-year deal.[1]

Júlio made his first team debut on 26 March 2022, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Gustavo Marques in a 1–1 Campeonato Mineiro home draw against Tombense.[2] He returned to the under-20 squad after a further first team appearance, and helped the team to reach the 2023 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, as a starter. On 8 February 2023, he renewed his contract until the end of 2025.[3]

Career statistics

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As of 7 June 2023[4]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
América Mineiro 2022 Série A 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 3 0
Career total 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana

References

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  1. ^ "Zagueiro Júlio, de 17 anos, assina contrato profissional com o América" [Stopper Júlio, aged 17, signs professional contract with América] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Super Esportes. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. ^ "América-MG empata com Tombense e é eliminado na semifinal do Troféu Inconfidência" [América-MG draw with Tombense and is knocked out in the semifinals of the Troféu Inconfidência] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Julio renova com o América até 2025" [Julio renews with América until 2025] (in Brazilian Portuguese). América FC. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. ^ Júlio at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 May 2023.