Dennis Souza

Dênis Souza
Personal information
Full name	Dênis de Souza Guedes
Date of birth	January 9, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Wiltz
Number	24
Senior career*
Years	Team
2000	Matsubara
2000–2004	Roda JC
2000–2001	→ K.R.C. Harelbeke (loan)
2002–2003	→ Mons (loan)
2003–2004	→ Beringen-Heusden-Zolder (loan)
2004	Standard Liège
2004–2006	Mons
2006–2007	Charleroi
2007–2009	Barnsley
2009–2010	Al-Sailiya Sport Club
2010–2011	Doncaster Rovers
2011–2013	OFI Crete
2013–2014	Apollon Smyrni
2014-	Wiltz
	*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 Wiltz in the Luxembourg National Division.

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.

References

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

External links

Dennis Souza profile at barnsleyfc.co.uk
Dennis Souza at Soccerbase

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[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.

[Dennis_Heads_to_Qatar-5] "Dennis Heads to Qatar". Barnsley Mad. 2009-07-01. Retrieved 2009-07-01.

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