Quick Facts
Biography
Josiel da Rocha or simply Josiel (born August 7, 1980 in Rodeio Bonito, RS), is a Brazilian striker.
Career
He was the top scorer in the 2007 Brazilian Série A, with 20 goals, when played for the Paraná Clube. He possesses good dribbling and finishing ability. On August 19, 2008, he joined Brazilian Série A club Flamengo.
On March 25, 2009 Josiel scored his first hat trick playing for Flamengo in a 4-2 win against Madureira in the 2009 Rio de Janeiro State League. Three days later he scored another two goals, this time against Resende in a 4-0 win, for the same competition. He has played for Flamengo on loan from Al-Wahda and signed on 17 July 2009 a loan contract with Chiapas. He made his first appearance with Jaguares on August 1, 2009 in their 2-0 loss against Club Toluca. He was released from his contract after serial indiscipline reports.
Career statistics
- (Correct As of May 17, 2011)
| Club | Season | State League | Brazilian Série A | Copa do Brasil | Copa Libertadores | Copa Sudamericana | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Paraná Clube | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 36 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 45 | 26 |
| Club total | 11 | 6 | 36 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 45 | 26 | |
| Flamengo | 2008 | - | - | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 25 | 13 | |
| Club total | 17 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 30 | 13 | |
| Atlético Goianiense | 2010 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | |
| Club total | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | |
according to combined sources on the.
Honours
Club
Flamengo- Taça Rio: 2009
- Rio de Janeiro State League: 2009
Individual
- Paraná Clube
- Brazilian Série A top scorer: 2007