About Xavier Dirceu
Born 1977. Xavier Dirceu is a Brazilian association football player.
Dirceu Francisco Xavier (born December 18, 1977, in Cabo Frio), nicknamed Xavier Dirceu or just Xavier, and sometimes misspelled Xavier Dirção, is a Brazilian football former player who last played for São Bernardo, but also had significant international stints at Juventus and Maccabi Haifa.
Playing career He helped Maccabi Haifa to its tenth championship in 2005. Dirceu joined the club as an unknown (from Santo André of Brazil), but quickly became the top defensive midfielder in the Israeli Premier League.
In August 2007, he left Maccabi Haifa and signed for 3 years in Maccabi Petah Tikva, but he left the club after one season and returned to Brazil.
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Who is Xavier Dirceu?
Brazilian footballer
When was Xavier Dirceu born?
Xavier Dirceu was born on 18 December 1977 in Cabo Frio.
What is Xavier Dirceu's occupation?
Xavier Dirceu is an association football player.
What nationality is Xavier Dirceu?
Xavier Dirceu is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xavier Dirceu. https://biography.guide/xavier-dirceu/
MLA: "Xavier Dirceu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/xavier-dirceu/.
Chicago: "Xavier Dirceu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/xavier-dirceu/.
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