About Bezerra
Born 1949. Bezerra is a Brazilian association football player.
Juvenal de Souza (born 5 September 1949), better known as Bezerra, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
Bezerra began his career in the city's amateur teams, until turning professional at Barretos EC in 1971. He later transferred to Guarani. At São Paulo FC he scored 207 and 11 goals, including the final of the 1977 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Bezerra had to step away from football in the early 80s after being diagnosed with neurocysticercosis. After recovering, he played for several other clubs.
Personal life
"Bezerra" was a nickname given as a child, when Juvenal managed to find a calf that had escaped from the farm where his father worked.
Honours
São Paulo Campeonato Brasileiro: 1977
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Important facts
People in Bezerra's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bezerra?
Brazilian association football player
When was Bezerra born?
Bezerra was born on 5 September 1949.
What is Bezerra's occupation?
Bezerra is an association football player.
What nationality is Bezerra?
Bezerra is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bezerra (footballer, born 1949)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bezerra. https://biography.guide/bezerra/
MLA: "Bezerra." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bezerra/.
Chicago: "Bezerra." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bezerra/.
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