Josiel da Rocha (born 7 August 1980, in Rodeio Bonito, RS), or simply Josiel, 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 19 August 2008, he joined Brazilian Série A club Flamengo.
On 25 March 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.Josiel responde às críticas do presidente em dose tripla, e Fla vence o Madureira Three days later he scored another two goals, this time against Resende in a 4–0 win, for the same competition.Josiel colabora, vira artilheiro, e Fla se vinga com goleada no Resende 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 1 August 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) ClubSeasonState LeagueBrazilian Série ACopa do BrasilCopa LibertadoresCopa SudamericanaTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsParaná Clube20071163620------4526Club total1163620------4526Flamengo2008 --50------50200917115230----2513Club total171110230----3013Atlético Goianiense2010 --32------322011 53--------53Club total 5332------85 according to combined sources on the.Flamengo official website
Honours
Club Flamengo Taça Rio: 2009 Campeonato Carioca: 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro: 2009
Individual Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top goalscorer: 2007
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