Full name Jocivalter Liberato Years Team Position Midfielder Current team Free agent Height 1.74 m | Playing position Role Footballer Name Jocivalter Liberato | |
Date of birth (1979-05-06) 6 May 1979 (age 36) | ||
Place of birth Foz do Iguacu, Brazil | ||
Jocivalter Liberato (born 6 May 1979) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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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. 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.