Josimar Lima: profile
Josimar Lima (born 2 August 1989 in São Vicente, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a defender.
Lima made the step into senior football with Willem II in 2009. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Dordrecht (2011–2014): 67 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 81 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Lima represented Cape Verde (2010–present). Before committing to Cape Verde, he had represented Netherlands U19.
São Vicente has produced 16 footballers in our database, including Kenny Rocha Santos, Ericson Silva and Erin Pinheiro.
Eligibility explained: Why does Josimar Lima play for Cape Verde?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 2: Netherlands and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (7 in 81)
- Height
- 191 cm — taller than 93% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Shaab CSC (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nacer Chadli, Mohammed Kudus and Mustafa Mansour (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | Willem II | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 |
| 2011–2014 | FC Dordrecht | Eerste Divisie | 67 | 7 |
| 2014 |  Al-Shaab CSC |
UAE Pro League | 11 | 0 |
| 2014– | FC Dordrecht | Eerste Divisie | – | – |
| Total | 81 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– |  Cape Verde |
Senior | – | – |
| — | Netherlands U19 | Under-19 | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Josimar Lima?
Josimar Lima was born on 2 August 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Josimar Lima born?
Josimar Lima was born in São Vicente, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Josimar Lima play for?
Josimar Lima played international football for Cape Verde.
Which clubs has Josimar Lima played for?
Josimar Lima's recorded clubs are Willem II, FC Dordrecht and Al-Shaab CSC.
How tall is Josimar Lima?
Josimar Lima is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Josimar Lima play?
Josimar Lima played as a defender.
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