Juca (footballer, born 1979) explained

Juca
Fullname:Juliano Roberto Antonello
Birth Date:19 November 1979
Birth Place:Passo Fundo, Brazil
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Athletico Paranaense (assistant)
Youthclubs1:Internacional
Years1:2000–2001
Clubs1:Internacional
Caps1:23
Goals1:3
Years2:2002–2003
Clubs2:Criciúma
Caps2:40
Goals2:5
Years3:2003
Clubs3:Marília
Caps3:20
Goals3:5
Years4:2004
Clubs4:Fluminense
Caps4:26
Goals4:0
Years5:2005
Clubs5:Botafogo
Caps5:29
Goals5:4
Years6:2006
Clubs6:Guarani
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2006–2007
Clubs7:Botafogo
Caps7:13
Goals7:2
Years8:2007–2009
Clubs8:Partizan
Caps8:43
Goals8:7
Years9:2009–2011
Clubs9:Deportivo La Coruña
Caps9:24
Goals9:3
Years10:2011–2012
Clubs10:Ceará
Caps10:25
Goals10:2
Years11:2013
Clubs11:Dubai
Caps11:12
Goals11:0
Years12:2014
Clubs12:Novo Hamburgo
Caps12:0
Goals12:0
Totalcaps:256
Totalgoals:31
Manageryears1:2014
Managerclubs1:Ceará U17
Manageryears2:2015
Managerclubs2:Internacional U17
Manageryears3:2017–2020
Managerclubs3:Resende (assistant)
Manageryears4:2021–2022
Managerclubs4:Ceará U20
Manageryears5:2022
Managerclubs5:Ceará (assistant)
Manageryears6:2022
Managerclubs6:Ceará (interim)
Manageryears7:2023
Managerclubs7:Athletico Paranaense U20
Manageryears8:2023–
Managerclubs8:Athletico Paranaense (assistant)
Manageryears9:2024
Managerclubs9:Athletico Paranaense (interim)

Juliano Roberto Antonello (born 19 November 1979), commonly known as Juca, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a defensive midfielder. He is the current assistant coach of Athletico Paranaense.

Juca is best known for his tackling, great teamwork and powerful shooting ability.

Career

Born in Passo Fundo (RS), Juca came through the youth categories of Internacional, making his senior debuts in 2000. He later went on to play for several clubs in his homeland, namely Criciúma, Marília, Fluminense, Botafogo (two spells), and Guarani.

On 15 June 2007, Juca completed his move to Partizan on a two-year deal,[1] becoming the first ever Brazilian player to join the club. He made his official debut for Partizan on 19 July 2007, helping his team to a 6–1 away win over Zrinjski in the first leg of the UEFA Cup first qualifying round. Juca scored his first competitive goal for the club on 26 September 2007 in a 4–1 Serbian Cup win over Rad. His first season in Serbia was a success with Juca helping Partizan win the national league and cup titles. In his second season at Partizan, Juca appeared 18 times and scored two goals, winning another double.

In June 2009, Juca moved to Spain on a free transfer to play for Deportivo La Coruña.[2] He signed a contract which would keep him at the club until June 2011.[3] Juca made his La Liga debut on 29 August 2009, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–3 loss against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. He scored his first goal for the club on 23 September 2009, as Deportivo won 3–0 against Xerez.

In September 2011, after four years abroad, Juca returned to Brazil and signed with Ceará. He played there until the end of the 2012 season. In January 2013, Juca moved to the United Arab Emirates and joined Dubai until the end of the 2012–13 season.

On 2 January 2014, after six months without a club, Juca made another return to his country and joined Novo Hamburgo.[4] He was eventually released by the club only two weeks later, without making his official debut.[5]

Statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Internacional200012141162
200111210122
Criciúma200228515420459
20031208031231
Marília200320500205
Fluminense200426050310
Botafogo200529411305
Guarani2006106031101
Botafogo20061120000112
200720200040
Partizan2007–082554220317
2008–091822081283
Deportivo La Coruña2009–1016330193
2010–118030110
Ceará20115000000050
201220213100333
Dubai2012–131200031151
Club performanceLeagueState LeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
Brazil177214252140024030
Serbia437621015910
Spain24360303
United Arab Emirates1200031151
Career total256314253363110134444

Honours

Criciúma
Partizan
Ceará

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Partizan predstavio Brazilca Žuku . Serbian . b92.net . 15 June 2007 . 24 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Deportivo seal Juca deal . Sky Sports . 3 June 2009 . 24 October 2013.
  3. Web site: El Deportivo cierra el fichaje de Juca . Spanish . Marca . 3 June 2009 . 30 March 2014.
  4. Web site: Novo Hamburgo anuncia contratação do volante Juca, ex-Inter e Botafogo . Portuguese . globoesporte.globo.com . 2 January 2014 . 4 January 2014.
  5. Web site: Meio-campista Juca não faz mais parte do elenco anilado . Portuguese . ecnh.com.br . 16 January 2014 . 30 March 2014.