Júlio César da Cruz Coimbra

Júlio César da Cruz Coimbra known as Júlio César (born 10 October 1980) is a Brazilian footballer.

Biography On 1 July 2005 he left for Brazilian third division club América (SP). He joined another Série C club Sertãozinho in June 2007. In May 2008 he was signed by América (RN) and transferred to Botafogo (SP) in August, for 2008 Copa Paulista. His contract was extended in December. After played for Botafogo in 2009 Campeonato Paulista, he left for Criciúma. He played 7 out of 8 games in the third division.

In December 2009, he left for Guaratinguetá in 1-year deal. He played 6 games in 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. He seriously injured Willian in round 5 and later suspended for 6 months. In December 2010 he was offered a new 1-year contract, where he played the first four months with namesake Júlio César de Paula Muniz Júnior. He played 14 matches in the 2011 Campeonato Paulista, which he did not play the last 4 matches (round 16 to 19) and round 12 due to his third caution.

On 13 May 2011 he left for Fortaleza. After only one appearance in the third division, he was released in October.