Oscar

Brazilian footballer and World Cup participant

Oscar - Brazilian footballer and World Cup participant
Born

September 9th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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Born in 1991, this Brazilian footballer started his professional career at São Paulo FC, where he won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Transferring to Europe, he joined Chelsea FC in 2012, where he contributed to the team’s success, winning the Premier League title in the 2014-2015 season. He also played an essential role in Chelsea's triumph in the UEFA Europa League in 2013 and the Football League Cup in 2015. Following his time in England, he moved to the Shanghai SIPG in China, achieving further success. This footballer represented Brazil in multiple international competitions, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Winning Premier League with Chelsea FC

Winning UEFA Europa League with Chelsea FC

Playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

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