Personal information | |||
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Full name | José Roberto Rodrigues Mota Junior | ||
Date of birth | May 10, 1979 | ||
Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Playing position | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2002 | Rio Ave F.C. | ||
2002–2003 | UD Oliveirense | 42 | (23) |
2004 | Randers FC | 13 | (6) |
2005–2007 | Viborg FF | 48 | (21) |
2007–2008 | Aalborg BK | 12 | (0) |
2008 | → Molde FK (loan) | 25 | (12) |
2008–2011 | Molde FK | 31 | (8) |
2010 | → Suwon Bluewings (loan) | 19 | (7) |
2012 | Busan I'Park | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 December 2012. |
José Roberto Rodrigues Mota or simply José Mota (born May 10, 1979) is a Brazilian professional football player who plays as a striker. He has previously played for União Barbarense, Rio Ave FC, UD Oliveirense, Randers FC, Aalborg BK, Viborg FF, Molde FK, Suwon Bluewings and Busan IPark.
In 2010, José Mota was the top scorer in the AFC Champions League with nine goals, though his Suwon Bluewings team only managed to reach the quarter final stage.
In 2011, he won Norwegian top league, Tippeligaen with Molde FK and Ole Gunnar Solskjær as manager.
In January 2012, José Mota signed for South Korean professional league K-League side Busan I'Park on a free transfer.