Ricardo Oliveira
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Ricardo Oliveira is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Al Jazira Club in the United Arab Emirates
, as a striker.
He represented São Paulo in two different spells, but also played in Spain
, amassing La Liga
totals of 120 games and 58 goals for three teams.
A Brazilian international
in the 2000s, Oliveira helped the national team win one Copa América
and one Confederations Cup
.
, Oliveira began his career at Associação Portuguesa de Desportos
, where he scored 23 goals over the course of three seasons in the Série A
, before moving on to Santos FC.
During his brief stint, he netted an overall total of 22 goals in 34 games, many of which came in the season's Libertadores Cup, with his team losing in the final against Boca Juniors
.
and joined Valencia CF
, signing a five-year contract with Santos retaining part-ownership.
Under the guidance of Rafael Benítez
, he scored eight La Liga
goals in 21 games, including a fantastic long-range effort against FC Barcelona
in a 1–0 away win in October, netting a hat-trick
the following month, at RCD Mallorca
(5–0 win). The Che were eventually crowned national champions, adding the season's UEFA Cup.
for a reported fee of €
4 million. He scored 22 league goals in 37 appearances as the Andalusia
ns reached the UEFA Champions League
for the first time ever after finishing fourth, and also won the season's Copa del Rey
against CA Osasuna
, with the player netting the first goal in a 2–1 extra time
win.
Oliveira scored his first official Champions League goal against R.S.C. Anderlecht
, following two goals, including a solo effort, against AS Monaco FC
in the third qualifying round. Due to knee ligament damage sustained against Chelsea
on 1 November 2005, he only played nine times in the league
, although he scored four goals.
Oliveira moved on loan to São Paulo FC in early 2006, in a bid to gain a place in Brazil
's 2006 World Cup
squad. Prolonged recovery time meant Oliveira never made it but he did continue to compete for São Paulo in all the fronts until 10 August 2006.
Following his loan spell, Oliveira returned to Betis on 21 August, nine days later than he was requested which caused controversy among the club's faithful and its board. The delay was caused by an unplanned schedule change made by CONMEBOL
, which postponed the Libertadores final match in one week, and his contract was due on the day after the previous final match date. Oliveira wanted to play on the decisive match and tried to reach an agreement with Betis, even with a special allowance from FIFA
, but the Spanish team would not cooperate and he was not able to play the match.
Oliveira was fined by Betis on two occasions (his late arrival in August notwithstanding), first for the breach of his contract, then for having a medical test with A.C. Milan
without authorization.
giants had just lost Andriy Shevchenko
after the 2006 Italian football scandal, and signed Oliveira as his replacement on 31 August 2006, to a five-year contract. Midfielder
Johann Vogel
moving in the opposite position as part of the deal, after the two clubs negotiated nearly a week over the transfer fee, which reportedly reached €17.5 million.
Oliveira made his debut in the second half of Milan's 2006–07 opening-day match against S.S. Lazio
, heading past goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi
from the goalline in a 2–1 home win. However, he netted only twice more after that for the Rossoneri in the league, adding two more in the season's Italian Cup
; he spent most of the season under the stress of the October 2006 kidnapping of his sister, Maria Lourdes, who was released unharmed on 12 March 2007.
on loan, forming an impressive striker partnership with Argentine
Diego Milito
, as the two scored 33 of the side's 50 goals during the season, which nonetheless ended in relegation. The Aragon
ese would have an option to purchase him for an agreed price when the loan period finished.
On 25 May 2008, Zaragoza bought Oliveira from Milan for reported €10 million.
against Sevilla FC
, on 7 February, a 2–1 win at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
.
Betis would be eventually relegated, as both Oliveira (who struck in the last match, a 1–1 home draw against Real Valladolid
) and former Zaragoza teammate Sergio García
met the same fate for the second consecutive year.
against the Catalan XI
on 25 May 2004, scoring in the match as Brazil won 5–1. However, that match was not considered an official friendly match by FIFA.
He was subsequently included in Brazil's squad for the 2004 Copa América, winning his first cap on 8 July 2004, against Paraguay
. During the event, he also scored his first international goal, in the quarterfinal match against Mexico
on the 18th, as Brazil went on to win the cup.
Subsequently, Oliveira became a regular in the Brazil setup as a cover for Ronaldo
, Adriano
and Robinho
. He was also included in the squad for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
, only missing out on the 2006 FIFA World Cup
due to injury with Betis - he recovered earlier than expected, but failed to win a place on the squad.
After a one-year absence from the national team, Brazil's new coach Dunga
recalled Oliveira for a friendly match with Switzerland
, on 15 November 2006.
1Continental competitions include the AFC Champions League
2Other tournaments include the UAE President Cup
and Etisalat Emirates Cup
,
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Al Jazira Club in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
, as a striker.
He represented São Paulo in two different spells, but also played in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, amassing La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
totals of 120 games and 58 goals for three teams.
A Brazilian international
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in the 2000s, Oliveira helped the national team win one Copa América
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
and one Confederations Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
The FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
.
Early career
Born in São PauloSão Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Oliveira began his career at Associação Portuguesa de Desportos
Associação Portuguesa de Desportos
Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, usually called Portuguesa or Lusa, is a sports club, and a Brazilian football team from São Paulo in São Paulo state, founded on August 14, 1920 by the Portuguese population of the city.-History:...
, where he scored 23 goals over the course of three seasons in the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
, before moving on to Santos FC.
During his brief stint, he netted an overall total of 22 goals in 34 games, many of which came in the season's Libertadores Cup, with his team losing in the final against Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
.
Valencia
On 31 July 2003, Oliveira moved to SpainSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and joined Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, signing a five-year contract with Santos retaining part-ownership.
Under the guidance of Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez
Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudes is a football manager, and former player. He is currently unemployed, after leaving as manager of Internazionale in December 2010....
, he scored eight La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
goals in 21 games, including a fantastic long-range effort against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
in a 1–0 away win in October, netting a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
the following month, at RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
(5–0 win). The Che were eventually crowned national champions, adding the season's UEFA Cup.
Betis
However, after only one season, Oliveira joined Real BetisReal Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
for a reported fee of €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
4 million. He scored 22 league goals in 37 appearances as the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
ns reached the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
for the first time ever after finishing fourth, and also won the season's Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
against CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, with the player netting the first goal in a 2–1 extra time
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
win.
Oliveira scored his first official Champions League goal against R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
, following two goals, including a solo effort, against AS Monaco FC
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
in the third qualifying round. Due to knee ligament damage sustained against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
on 1 November 2005, he only played nine times in the league
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, although he scored four goals.
Oliveira moved on loan to São Paulo FC in early 2006, in a bid to gain a place in Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
's 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
squad. Prolonged recovery time meant Oliveira never made it but he did continue to compete for São Paulo in all the fronts until 10 August 2006.
Following his loan spell, Oliveira returned to Betis on 21 August, nine days later than he was requested which caused controversy among the club's faithful and its board. The delay was caused by an unplanned schedule change made by CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL
The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
, which postponed the Libertadores final match in one week, and his contract was due on the day after the previous final match date. Oliveira wanted to play on the decisive match and tried to reach an agreement with Betis, even with a special allowance from FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, but the Spanish team would not cooperate and he was not able to play the match.
Oliveira was fined by Betis on two occasions (his late arrival in August notwithstanding), first for the breach of his contract, then for having a medical test with A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
without authorization.
Milan
The Serie ASerie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
giants had just lost Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko is a Ukrainian footballer who plays for Dynamo Kyiv and the Ukraine national team as a striker. He is the third-highest scorer in the history of European club competition with 67 goals as of 2011-03-10, behind Filippo Inzaghi and Raúl. With 175 goals scored with A.C...
after the 2006 Italian football scandal, and signed Oliveira as his replacement on 31 August 2006, to a five-year contract. Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Johann Vogel
Johann Vogel
Johann Louis François Vogel is a retired Swiss footballer.-Early career:Vogel joined Swiss amateur club Meyrin in his youth, but made the cut into professional football by joining Grasshoppers...
moving in the opposite position as part of the deal, after the two clubs negotiated nearly a week over the transfer fee, which reportedly reached €17.5 million.
Oliveira made his debut in the second half of Milan's 2006–07 opening-day match against S.S. Lazio
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
, heading past goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi
Angelo Peruzzi
Angelo Peruzzi, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian former World Cup-winning football goalkeeper, and a three-time winner of the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year award....
from the goalline in a 2–1 home win. However, he netted only twice more after that for the Rossoneri in the league, adding two more in the season's Italian Cup
Coppa Italia
The Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
; he spent most of the season under the stress of the October 2006 kidnapping of his sister, Maria Lourdes, who was released unharmed on 12 March 2007.
Zaragoza
On 14 July 2007, Oliveira moved back to Spain and joined Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
on loan, forming an impressive striker partnership with Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
Diego Milito
Diego Milito
Diego Alberto Milito is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for the Italian Serie A team Internazionale. He also plays for the Argentine national team. A prolific and consistent center-forward, Milito has statistically averaged just over a goal every two appearances, over the course of...
, as the two scored 33 of the side's 50 goals during the season, which nonetheless ended in relegation. The Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
ese would have an option to purchase him for an agreed price when the loan period finished.
On 25 May 2008, Zaragoza bought Oliveira from Milan for reported €10 million.
Betis return
However, in late January 2009, Oliveira re-joined Betis on a fee of €8.9 million with commission, signing until June 2013. he scored in the 83rd minute of his Betis comeback, netting the second goal in the derbyLocal derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
against Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, on 7 February, a 2–1 win at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán is a stadium in Seville, Spain. It is the home stadium of Sevilla Fútbol Club. It was the venue for the 1986 European Cup Final between Steaua Bucureşti and Barcelona and the 1982 World Cup semi-final game between Germany and France.This stadium contains a singular...
.
Betis would be eventually relegated, as both Oliveira (who struck in the last match, a 1–1 home draw against Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
) and former Zaragoza teammate Sergio García
Sergio García de la Fuente
Sergio García de la Fuente is a Spanish footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol in La Liga.Mainly a forward, he can also appear as a winger .-Club career:...
met the same fate for the second consecutive year.
Al-Jazira
In mid-July 2009, Oliveira, already immerse in pre-season with Betis, left for Al Jazira Club, in a lucrative deal of about €14 million. In January of the following year, he returned to his country and São Paulo, on loan.International career
Oliveira made his debut for the Brazil national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
against the Catalan XI
Catalonia national football team
Catalonia national football team is the official football team of Catalonia. It is organized by the Catalonia Football Federation. The team has been referred to by various names including Selecció Catalana, Selecció de Barcelona and the Catalan XI...
on 25 May 2004, scoring in the match as Brazil won 5–1. However, that match was not considered an official friendly match by FIFA.
He was subsequently included in Brazil's squad for the 2004 Copa América, winning his first cap on 8 July 2004, against Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
. During the event, he also scored his first international goal, in the quarterfinal match against Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
on the 18th, as Brazil went on to win the cup.
Subsequently, Oliveira became a regular in the Brazil setup as a cover for Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima , commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer who last played for Corinthians. Ronaldo is widely considered to be the greatest 'pure' striker in the history of the modern game, and by some accounts, in the history of football. Ronaldo was one of the...
, Adriano
Adriano Leite Ribeiro
Adriano Leite Ribeiro , commonly known as simply Adriano, is a Brazilian footballer who played striker who currently plays for Corinthians...
and Robinho
Robinho
Robson de Souza , more commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as second striker and winger for Serie A club AC Milan...
. He was also included in the squad for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
, only missing out on the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
due to injury with Betis - he recovered earlier than expected, but failed to win a place on the squad.
After a one-year absence from the national team, Brazil's new coach Dunga
Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup...
recalled Oliveira for a friendly match with Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, on 15 November 2006.
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup2 |
Asia AFC Champions League The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs... 1 |
Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Al-Jazira | 2009–10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
| 2010–11 | 11 | 10 | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| Career Totals | 22 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 28 | 10 | |
1Continental competitions include the AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
2Other tournaments include the UAE President Cup
UAE President Cup
The UAE President's Cup is the top association football knockout tournament of the United Arab Emirates.- Winners :- Top-performing clubs:-References:...
and Etisalat Emirates Cup
Etisalat Emirates Cup
The UAE Etisalat Emirates Cup, commonly known as the Etisalat Cup, is a knockout tournament of the United Arab Emirates football.The first edition of the tournament was played in the 2008-2009 season.-Winners and Results:*2009: Al Ain 1 - 0 Al Wahda...
,
Club
- ValenciaValencia CFValencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
:- Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: 2003–04 - UEFA Cup: 2003–04
- Spanish League
- BetisReal BetisReal Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
:- Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 2004–05
- Spanish Cup
- MilanA.C. MilanAssociazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
:- UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 2006–07
- UEFA Champions League
- Al Jazira:
- Pro-LeagueUAE Pro-LeagueThe UAE Pro-League is the First Division of the UAE Football League, commonly known as Etisalat Pro-League for sponsorship reasons, since 2008, is the top professional association football league in United Arab Emirates...
: 2010–11 - Etisalat CupEtisalat Emirates CupThe UAE Etisalat Emirates Cup, commonly known as the Etisalat Cup, is a knockout tournament of the United Arab Emirates football.The first edition of the tournament was played in the 2008-2009 season.-Winners and Results:*2009: Al Ain 1 - 0 Al Wahda...
: 2009–10 - President's Cup: 2010–11
- Pro-League
Country
- Copa AméricaCopa AméricaThe Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
: 2004 - FIFA Confederations CupFIFA Confederations CupThe FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
: 20052005 FIFA Confederations Cup-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
External links
- BDFutbol profile
- FootballDatabase profile and stats
- Chat with Betis star Oliveira; UEFA.com, 15 September 2006