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
References
External links
Bezerra at ogol.com.br
1949 births
Living people
Men's association football defenders
Brazilian men's footballers
Barretos Esporte Clube players
Guarani FC players
São Paulo FC players
Olímpia Futebol Clube players
Fernandópolis Futebol Clube players
Uberlândia Esporte Clube players
Uberaba Sport Club players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Footballers from São Paulo (state)