Getúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira Júnior
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Getúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira Júnior or simply Getúlio Vargas Junior (born January 22, 1983 in São Gonçalo
), is a Brazil
ian Goalkeeper. He currently plays for Orlando Pirates in the South Africa
n Premier Soccer League
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For the U-17 of Flamengo, Getulio won many titles such as the Brazilian U-17 championships and a World Championship in Dubai, where he was elected the best goalkeeper of the tournament. With C.R.Flamengo, Getúlio was part of the team who won the Rio de Janeiro State Cup in 2004, and the Brazilian Cup in 2006.
At the beginning of 2007, Getúlio was sent on loan to Brazilian's 1st division power Fortaleza FC, where he quickly became one of the main players of the team, playing home games under 80 thousand Fortaleza's Stadium fans. In the 1st division of the Ceara State Championship, Getulio was elected top goalkeeper of the competition. The success was recognized by big teams in Brazil and in Europe.
Getúlio transferred to KVC Westerlo in the premiership of the Belgian Pro League. With KVV Westerlo, Getulio played 2 complete seasons from 2007–2008, but after his loan expired, his club wanted him back in Brazil. His outstanding play and impression he left in Belgium did not go unnoticed, as KVC Westrlo signed him to a 1 year contract in 2009 when their starting keeper got injured. Because of his play, scouts from across Europe & Brazil tried to entice him to come to Spain, Italy and Germany.
In January 2010, Getúlio received a lucrative offer from Rio de Janeiro's 1st division Duque de Caxias. Again, he was elected the best goalkeeper of the competition and was also elected by "O Lance" newspaper, Top Goalkeeper with "Lowest Goals Against Average" in the competition. Standing out as a top young Keeper again, Europe came calling.
As his contract came to an end in Brazil, Getulio received offers from teams in South America, MLS USA and across Europe. At this time, Getulio decided to sign for famed club Vitória de Setúbal, in the premier Portuguese Liga. He is nearing the end of his contract and is looking to making the move to Spain, Belgium or USA, due to offers to be with top flight clubs.
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Brazil
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ian Goalkeeper. He currently plays for Orlando Pirates in the South Africa
South Africa
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Premier Soccer League
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Career
Getulio grew up playing in the Brazil youth system of C.R. Flamengo football club, where he also turned professional with the first team. At age 17, Getúlio signed his first professional contract with Flamengo. Getúlio had no easy task ahead of him with Brazilian national goalkeeper Julio Cesar (now with Inter Milan), being the number 1 goal keeper at that time.For the U-17 of Flamengo, Getulio won many titles such as the Brazilian U-17 championships and a World Championship in Dubai, where he was elected the best goalkeeper of the tournament. With C.R.Flamengo, Getúlio was part of the team who won the Rio de Janeiro State Cup in 2004, and the Brazilian Cup in 2006.
At the beginning of 2007, Getúlio was sent on loan to Brazilian's 1st division power Fortaleza FC, where he quickly became one of the main players of the team, playing home games under 80 thousand Fortaleza's Stadium fans. In the 1st division of the Ceara State Championship, Getulio was elected top goalkeeper of the competition. The success was recognized by big teams in Brazil and in Europe.
Getúlio transferred to KVC Westerlo in the premiership of the Belgian Pro League. With KVV Westerlo, Getulio played 2 complete seasons from 2007–2008, but after his loan expired, his club wanted him back in Brazil. His outstanding play and impression he left in Belgium did not go unnoticed, as KVC Westrlo signed him to a 1 year contract in 2009 when their starting keeper got injured. Because of his play, scouts from across Europe & Brazil tried to entice him to come to Spain, Italy and Germany.
In January 2010, Getúlio received a lucrative offer from Rio de Janeiro's 1st division Duque de Caxias. Again, he was elected the best goalkeeper of the competition and was also elected by "O Lance" newspaper, Top Goalkeeper with "Lowest Goals Against Average" in the competition. Standing out as a top young Keeper again, Europe came calling.
As his contract came to an end in Brazil, Getulio received offers from teams in South America, MLS USA and across Europe. At this time, Getulio decided to sign for famed club Vitória de Setúbal, in the premier Portuguese Liga. He is nearing the end of his contract and is looking to making the move to Spain, Belgium or USA, due to offers to be with top flight clubs.
Honours
- Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2004 - Brazilian CupCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2006Copa do Brasil 2006The Copa do Brasil 2006 was the 18th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 15, 2006 and concluded on July 26, 2006 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, in which Flamengo lifted the trophy for the second time with a 1-0... - Ceará State LeagueCampeonato CearenseThe Campeonato Cearense is the football league of the state of Ceará, Brazil.-Format:The Cearense Championship has three divisions with the following division and format :First DivisionThe ten clubs play two legs...
: 2007
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