Julio Baptista is a Brazilian soccer player, who currently plays for Real Madrid of Spain as a Forward.
Julio Baptista was born Julio Cesar Baptista on October 01, 1981 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His nicknames are La Bestia (The Beast) and Baptigol.
Julio Baptista has played for Real Madrid since 2005, when he was transfered from Sevilla FC of Spain. With Real Madrid, Julio Baptista played 32 matches, scoring 8 goals.
Julio Baptista started his professional career in 2000 at the age of 19 playing for Sao Paulo FC of Brazil. With Sao Paulo FC, Julio Baptista played 73 matches, scoring 10 goals.
In 2003 Julio Baptista was transfered from Sao Paulo FC to Sevilla FC of Spain.
With Sevilla FC, Julio Baptista played 63 matches, scoring 38 goals. He won 1 title: 1 UEFA Cup (2005/06).
In 2006 Julio Baptista was transfered from Sevilla FC to Arsenal FC of England on a loan deal, after agreeing on a fee.
With Arsenal FC, Julio Baptista played 24 matches, scoring 3 goals.
