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Dênis Souza
Personal information
Full name Dênis de Souza Guedes
Date of birth (1980-01-09) January 9, 1980 (age 45)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Apollon Smyrni
Number 22
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Matsubara 0 (0)
2000–2004 Roda JC 0 (0)
2000–2001 → K.R.C. Harelbeke (loan) 39 (2)
2002–2003 → Mons (loan) 25 (1)
2003–2004 → Beringen-Heusden-Zolder (loan) 31 (0)
2004 Standard Liège 0 (0)
2004–2006 Mons 24 (1)
2006–2007 Charleroi 16 (2)
2007–2009 Barnsley 78 (2)
2009–2010 Al-Sailiya Sport Club 29 (4)
2010–2011 Doncaster Rovers 8 (0)
2011–2013 OFI Crete 39 (3)
2014– Apollon Smyrni 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2014

Dennis Souza de Guedes, known as simply Dennis Souza (born 9 January 1980 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian footballer, playing for Apollon Smyrni in the Super League Greece.

Souza was signed by Barnsley in August 2007 following a trial with the club. He quickly became a fixture a centre-back, and an instant favourite with the Oakwell fans. He scored two goals for Barnsley in the league, both against promotion challengers Bristol City.[1][2] He also played in the memorable victories over Premier League sides Liverpool[3] and Chelsea[4] in the 2007-08 FA Cup.

On July 1, 2009, Souza signed for Qatari outfit Al-Sailiya Sports club on a two-year contract.[5] After his contract was terminated, he joined Doncaster Rovers as a free agent on November 9, 2010. He was released from the club on May 20, 2011.

On 31 August 2011, he joined Super League Greece side OFI Crete on a two-year contract. On 30 June 2013, after a quick negotiation, Souza decided not to renew his contract with Ofi Crete and is at the moment free agent.

On April 16th 2014 it was announced that Arsene Wenger was to splash out £13million for his services. He is set to join Arsenal on July 1st 2014 on a 6 year contract. Taking him till his 40th birthday.

References

  1. ^ "Barnsley 3–0 Bristol City". BBC. 2 October 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Bristol City 3–2 Barnsley". BBC. 22 December 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Liverpool 1-2 Barnsley". BBC. 16 February 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Barnsley 1-0 Chelsea". BBC. 8 March 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Dennis Heads to Qatar". Barnsley Mad. 2009-07-01. Retrieved 2009-07-01.

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