Júlio César (footballer, born 1956)

Júlio César da Silva Gurjol (born 3 March 1956) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward.[1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2] As a player, he received the nickname "Uri Geller" for his dribbling ability.[3][4]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Gurjol.

Júlio César da Silva Gurjol
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-03-03) 3 March 1956
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975 Flamengo
1976 America
1976–1977 Flamengo
1977–1978 Remo
1978–1981 Flamengo
1981–1983 Talleres
1983 Fortaleza
1984 Vasco da Gama
1984–1986 Grêmio
1987–1989 Athletico Paranaense
1990–1994 River Plate
National team
Brazil
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Júlio César at WorldFootball.net
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Júlio César da Silva Gurjol Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. Burlá, Leo; Lima, Vanderlei (30 September 2020). "Como J. César invadiu Fla, vendeu amendoim e virou "Uri Geller" com títulos". UOL Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. Micheletti, Rogério. "Júlio César Urigeller - Que fim levou?". Terceiro Tempo. Retrieved 12 July 2021.


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