Júlio César Alves Gonçalves

Júlio César Alves Gonçalves (born 28 September 2003), simply known as Júlio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Ceará.

Career Born in Raposos, Minas Gerais, Júlio joined América Mineiro's youth setup in 2014. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 9 February 2021, signing a two-year deal.

Júlio made his first team debut on 26 March 2022, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Gustavo Marques in a 1–1 Campeonato Mineiro home draw against Tombense. He returned to the under-20 squad after a further first team appearance, and helped the team to reach the 2023 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, as a starter. On 8 February 2023, he renewed his contract until the end of 2025.

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