Arthur Moraes
Encyclopedia
Artur Guilherme Moraes Gusmão or simply Artur (born 25 January 1981), is a Brazilian footballer
who plays as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Benfica. After a good display in the first half of the 2011-2012 season, he has been nicknamed by Benfica fans Rei Artur (King Arthur).
. He was on loan to Coritiba
for the 2006 and 2007 season. He was the first choice keeper in 2006 season, ahead Kleber
and Rodrigo
. But in 2007 season Édson Bastos became the first choice.
on 4 January 2008 after his contract with Cruzeiro
had expired. On 30 January, he was loaned to Cesena
.
On 25 June 2008, Artur completed a transfer to Roma from Siena along with his team mate Simone Loria
in an exchange deal which saw Roma goalkeeper Gianluca Curci
move to Siena in a co-ownership deal
and Roma midfielder Ahmed Barusso
move on loan to the Tuscan based club. Daniele Galloppa
, owned by both Roma & Siena, also became a Siena player to all effects as part of the deal. He made his unofficial debut in the first pre-season friendly of Roma, when they suffered a 3–1 defeat to Steaua Bucharest.
In April 2009, he became first choice after the injury of Doni
, ahead Júlio Sérgio and Pietro Pipolo
. In 2009–10 season, he was dropped, as the coach preferred Júlio Sérgio
as first choice, Bogdan Lobonţ
and Doni as backup.
as the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round as new signing Quim
injured. He then became Felipe's understudy ahead Marcos. After Felipe returned to Brazil in December, he became the first choice.
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
who plays as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Benfica. After a good display in the first half of the 2011-2012 season, he has been nicknamed by Benfica fans Rei Artur (King Arthur).
Cruzeiro
Artur started his career at CruzeiroCruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
. He was on loan to Coritiba
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
for the 2006 and 2007 season. He was the first choice keeper in 2006 season, ahead Kleber
Kleber Guerra
Kleber full name Kleber Guerra Marques is a former Brazilian footballer.-Biography:Born in Buriti Alegre, Goiás, Kleber started his career at state capital Goiânia, which he made his national league debut in 1991 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season. He followed the club relegated to Campeonato...
and Rodrigo
Rodrigo Peters Marques
Café real name Rodrigo Peters Marques is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Brussels.He also holds Italian passport as second nationality. He also known as Rodrigo in early career.-Biography:...
. But in 2007 season Édson Bastos became the first choice.
Italy
Artur signed a two year contact with SienaA.C. Siena
Associazione Calcio Siena is an Italian football club based in Siena.The club currently plays in Serie A, having gained promotion from Serie B at the end of the 2010-2011 season....
on 4 January 2008 after his contract with Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
had expired. On 30 January, he was loaned to Cesena
A.C. Cesena
Associazione Calcio Cesena is an Italian football club based in Cesena, Romagna. The club was formed in 1940 and won the first promotion to Serie A in 1973. Since then, the club have been in the Italian Premier League for a total of in 11 seasons, reaching the best achievement in 1976 with the 6th...
.
On 25 June 2008, Artur completed a transfer to Roma from Siena along with his team mate Simone Loria
Simone Loria
Simone Loria is an Italian football defender currently played with Bologna.-Career:Loria is known for having scored a spectacular bicycle kick from the edge of the penalty area against Chievo while playing for Atalanta....
in an exchange deal which saw Roma goalkeeper Gianluca Curci
Gianluca Curci
Gianluca Curci is an Italian footballer who plays for Roma as a goalkeeper. Curci has previously played for Siena and Sampdoria.-Club career:Curci is a product of the Roma youth academy...
move to Siena in a co-ownership deal
Co-ownership (football)
Co-ownership is a system whereby two football clubs own the contract of a player jointly, although the player is only registered to play for one club...
and Roma midfielder Ahmed Barusso
Ahmed Barusso
Ahmed Apimah Barusso is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Livorno in Serie B, on loan from Roma.-Career:...
move on loan to the Tuscan based club. Daniele Galloppa
Daniele Galloppa
Daniele Galloppa is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Parma. Galloppa is a central midfield playmaker with outstanding reading of the game, excellent vision and an ability to deliver incisive passes....
, owned by both Roma & Siena, also became a Siena player to all effects as part of the deal. He made his unofficial debut in the first pre-season friendly of Roma, when they suffered a 3–1 defeat to Steaua Bucharest.
In April 2009, he became first choice after the injury of Doni
Donieber Alexander Marangon
Doniéber Alexander Marangon , more frequently known as simply Doni, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Liverpool as a goalkeeper. He was born in Jundiaí, São Paulo....
, ahead Júlio Sérgio and Pietro Pipolo
Pietro Pipolo
Pietro Pipolo is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and is currently unattached.-Club career:Pipolo is a product of Roma's youth system...
. In 2009–10 season, he was dropped, as the coach preferred Júlio Sérgio
Julio Sergio Bertagnoli
Júlio Sérgio Bertagnoli is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Lecce...
as first choice, Bogdan Lobonţ
Bogdan Lobont
Bogdan Ionuț Lobonț is a Romanian goalkeeper playing for A.S. Roma and the Romanian national team. Lobonț has been popularly nicknamed "Pisica" in Romania due to his quick reflexes, compared to that of a cat....
and Doni as backup.
Braga
In summer 2010 he left for Braga, as the club lost Eduardo and Paweł Kieszek. He was the backup of Mário FelgueirasMário Felgueiras
Mário Jorge Quintas Felgueiras is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Braşov on loan from Sporting de Braga, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
as the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round as new signing Quim
Quim
Joaquim Manuel Sampaio da Silva, OIH, , aka Quim , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Sporting de Braga as a goalkeeper....
injured. He then became Felipe's understudy ahead Marcos. After Felipe returned to Brazil in December, he became the first choice.
Honours
- Brazilian League : 2003
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série BCampeonato Brasileiro Série BThe Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
: 2007 - Brazilian Cup: 2003
- Minas Gerais State Championship: 2003, 2004
External links
CBF placar- http://futpedia.globo.com/jogadores/artur1
- Profile at AIC.Football.it