Germano (footballer, born 1981)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Cardozo and the second or paternal family name is Schweger.

Germano Borovicz Cardozo Schweger or simply Germano (born 21 March 1981), is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Germano

Personal information
Full name	Germano Borovicz Cardozo Schweger
Date of birth	(1981-03-21) 21 March 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth	Toledo, Brazil
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Defensive Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Londrina (director)
Youth career
1996	Grêmio Maringá
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–2000	Toledo	109	(34)
2001–2004	Londrina	?	(?)
2002	→ Cascavel (loan)
2004	→ Gama (loan)	6	(0)
2005–2007	Junior Team Futebol	0	(0)
2005	→ Ceará (loan)	16	(0)
2005–2006	→ São Caetano (loan)	3	(0)
2006	→ Vila Nova (loan)	16	(2)
2007	→ Atlético Mineiro (loan)	4	(1)
2007	→ Cerezo Osaka (loan)	14	(4[1])
2008	Cerezo Osaka	35	(13)
2009–2010	Santos	32	(2)
2010–2012	Sport Recife	48	(5)
2013–2019	Londrina	136	(25)
2013–2014	→ Coritiba (loan)	19	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

Londrina and loans

Born in Toledo, Paraná, Germano had played for Grêmio Maringá and Toledo Esporte Clube before joined Londrina. he played for Cascavel in 2002 season and won promotion to Campeonato Paranaense as Campeonato Paranaense 2ª Divisão third place.^[2][3] After Londrina failed to qualify to the final round of 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, he was loaned to Gama and made his debut on 2 October 2004 as substitute. The team finished as the runner-up of 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C and promoted.

He then signed a contract with Londrina's affiliated club Londrina Junior Team (later became an independent team) and loaned to Ceará.^[4] The loan was extended in April.^[5] He played 16 games in 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B; the team finished as the 11th, failed to qualify for the final stage. In September, he was loaned to São Caetano of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.^[6] His contract with São Caetano was renewed in January 2006.^[7] He extended his contract with Londrina Junior in May 2006.^[8] and he was loaned to Vila Nova in September.^[9] He scored a debut goal on 9 September (round 22), an equalizing goal against Ituano; eventually the match end in 1–1 draw.^[10] The team as the bottom of 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and relegated.

In January 2007 he extended his contract with Londrina Junior again^[11] and loaned to Atlético Mineiro.^[12]

Oerezo Osaka

In August, he was loaned to J2 League club Cerezo Osaka.^[13][14] In January 2008 he was signed in permanent deal.^[3]

Santos

In January 2009 he returned to Brazil and signed a 1-year deal with Santos FC.^[2][15][16] In January 2010 he extended his contract until 30 May 2011.^[17]

Sport Recife

On 19 May 2010 he was signed by Sport Recife on a 2+1⁄2-year contract.^[18][19]

Retirement

At the end of November 2019, 38-year-old Germano announced his retirement. Shortly after, he was hired as a director for Londrina, where he was going to be the link between the football department and the management, and also be involved in player sales as well as purchases.^[20]

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		Total
2007	Cerezo Osaka	J2 League	14	4	2	0	16	4
2008			35	13	2	0	37	13
Country	Japan		49	17	4	0	53	17
Total			49	17	4	0	53	17

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

• Minas Gerais State League: 2007

Santos

• São Paulo State League: 2010

Londrina

• Primeira Liga: 2017

References

1. J.League Data Site
2. "Santos FC contrata o meio-campo Germano, destaque do Cerezo Osaka" [Santos FC contracted midfielder Germano, spotlight of Cerezo Osaka]. Santos FC (in Portuguese). 29 December 2008. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
3. ジェルマーノ選手 完全移籍のお知らせ [Germano signed in permanent deal]. Cerezo Osaka (in Japanese). 24 January 2008. Archived from the original on 13 August 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
4. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 16/02/2005". Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) (in Portuguese). 16 February 2006. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
5. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 26/04/2005". CBF (in Portuguese). 26 April 2005. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
6. "BID ACUMULATIVO SÉRIE A /2005". CBF. 8 November 2005. Archived from the original on 29 May 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
7. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 06/01/2006". CBF (in Portuguese). 6 January 2006. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
8. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 09/05/2006". CBF (in Portuguese). 9 May 2006. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
9. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 06/09/2006". CBF (in Portuguese). 6 September 2006. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
10. "Match Report: Ituano 1–1 Vila Nova". CBF (in Portuguese). 9 September 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
11. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 11/01/2007". CBF (in Portuguese). 11 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
12. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 23/01/2007". CBF (in Portuguese). 23 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
13. "RELATÓRIO DE TRANSFERÊNCIAS INTERNACIONAIS EM 2007". CBF (in Portuguese). 18 November 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
14. "Atlético-MG perde o volante Germano para o Cerezo Osaka". Placar (in Portuguese). Published by Yahoo! Brasil. 20 July 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
15. ジェルマーノ 選手 サントスＦＣへ移籍決定のお知らせ [Germano decided to move to Santos FC]. Cerezo Osaka (in Japanese). 20 January 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
16. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 29/01/2009". CBF (in Portuguese). 29 January 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
17. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E) RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 11/01/2010". CBF (in Portuguese). 11 January 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
18. "Germano exalta força do Sport". Sport Club do Recife (in Portuguese). 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
19. "Germano rescinde com o Santos e vai para o Sport". Placar (in Portuguese). 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
20. Germano fala como novo dirigente do Londrina, promete reforços pontuais e cita carências, globoesporte.globo.com, 3 January 2020

External links

• Germano at Soccerway
• Germano at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
• Futpedia (in Portuguese)