Josimar Higino Pereira (born 19 September 1961), more commonly known as Josimar, is a Brazilian former footballer. Throughout his career, he played as a right-back, mainly with Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and the Brazil national team. In his prime, he was named the best right-back in the world by FIFA. He is currently assistant coach at Botafogo.
Career
Josimar was born in Rio de Janeiro.
Josimar won 16 caps with the Brazil national team, from June 1986 to November 1989. He played three times during the 1986 Football World Cup after an injury to first choice right back Édson. His two goals for Brazil were memorable, and were scored in his first two international matches, in that tournament.
Josimar's son, Josimar Jr., played for Botafogo youth teams. In the end of 2006, he moved to Cruzeiro and then later to Vasco in mid February 2008 by signing a 3-year deal until the end of 2010.
Honours
Club
Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro championship) in 1989 with Botafogo
Campeonato Cearense (Ceará State championship) in 1992 with Ceará Sporting Club
International
Copa América in 1989 with the Brazil national team
Rous Cup in 1987 with the Brazil national team
Individual
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1986
South American Team of the Year: 1986, 1987
References
1961 births
Living people
Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city) Brazilian men's footballers Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazil men's international footballers Brazil men's under-20 international footballers Sport Club Internacional players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players CR Flamengo footballers Bangu Atlético Clube players Uberlândia Esporte Clube players C.D. Jorge Wilstermann players A.C.C.D. Mineros de Guayana players Fortaleza Esporte Clube players Sevilla FC players La Liga players 1986 FIFA World Cup players 1987 Copa América players 1989 Copa América players Expatriate men's footballers in Bolivia Expatriate men's footballers in Venezuela Expatriate men's footballers in Spain Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Bolivia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Venezuela Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Spain Copa América-winning players Men's association football defenders