César Sampaio
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Horizonte FC
at Horizonte FC
500 days · joined 2025-01-09
👕100+ Apps
⏳Veteran
Market value
—
Rating · 2025
4.5
Average
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
10
clubs played for
2012
debut season
0.04
goals / match
Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA)
top club · 36 apps
Position rank · 2025
#268
goals rank
#305
assists rank
7
season goals
0
season assists
Among 359 Midfield - Defensive Midfields · ≥200 mins
Career highs
—
peak value
—
top transfer fee
2
best season · 2015
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1990-06-02 · 5 players total
161Appearances
7Goals
0Assists
53Yellow cards
1Red cards
31Full matches (90′)
| Full name | César Sampaio |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Júlio César Azevedo Sampaio |
| Date of birth | 1990-06-02 (35 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Pindoretama, Brazil |
| Citizenship |  Brazil |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Horizonte FC |
| Joined | 2025-01-09 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | FMILSPORTS |
Jul 2025
2025 — Horizonte FC
17 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2025
Transfer: Ferroviário → Horizonte
24/25 · Transfer
Jul 2024
2024 — Ferroviário AC
9 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2023
2023 — Ferroviário AC
11 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2023
Transfer: Icasa → Ferroviário
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
2022 — Nacional FC, ADRC Icasa
12 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
May 2022
Transfer: Nacional-AM → Icasa
21/22 · Transfer
Dec 2021
Transfer: Without Club → Nacional-AM
21/22 · Transfer
Aug 2021
Transfer: Uberlândia → Without Club
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
2021 — Uberlândia EC
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Mar 2021
Transfer: América-RN → Uberlândia
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2020
2020 — América FC
9 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Nov 2019
Transfer: Horizonte → América-RN
19/20 · Transfer
Sep 2019
Transfer: América-RN → Horizonte
19/20 · Return from loan
Jul 2019
Transfer: Horizonte → América-RN
19/20 · Loan
Jul 2019
Transfer: Boa Esporte → Horizonte
19/20 · Return from loan
Jul 2019
2019 — Boa EC, Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA)
22 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jan 2019
Transfer: Horizonte → Boa Esporte
18/19 · Loan
Dec 2018
Transfer: Sampaio-MA → Horizonte
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2018
2018 — Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA)
23 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2017
2017 — Horizonte FC, Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA)
19 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Apr 2017
Transfer: Horizonte → Sampaio-MA
16/17 · Transfer
Jan 2017
Transfer: Tiradentes-CE → Horizonte
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2016
2016 — AE Tiradentes (CE)
10 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 — AD São Benedito
6 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2013
2013 — AE Tiradentes (CE)
17 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2012
2012 — AE Tiradentes (CE)
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Percentile rank vs 262 other Midfield - Defensive Midfields with ≥500 minutes in 2025. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
Goals1 total · 0.11/90
Assists0 total · 0.00/90
G+A1 total · 0.11/90
Yellow cards6 total · 0.63/90
Minutes played by club
Horizonte FC
30.0%
Ferroviário AC
10.0%
ADRC Icasa
0.0%
Nacional FC
0.0%
Uberlândia EC
0.0%
América FC
0.0%
Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA)
0.0%
Boa EC
0.0%
AE Tiradentes (CE)
50.7%
AD São Benedito
9.3%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizonte FC | 2 | 2017 | 2025 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 851 |
| Ferroviário AC | 2 | 2023 | 2024 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 283 |
| ADRC Icasa | 1 | 2022 | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nacional FC | 1 | 2022 | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uberlândia EC | 1 | 2021 | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| América FC | 1 | 2020 | 2020 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 3 | 2017 | 2019 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boa EC | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AE Tiradentes (CE) | 3 | 2012 | 2016 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1,435 |
| AD São Benedito | 1 | 2015 | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 263 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | Horizonte FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Série D | Horizonte FC | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 851 |
| 2024 | Campeonato Cearense - Finals | Ferroviário AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | Ferroviário AC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 283 |
| 2024 | Copa do Brasil | Ferroviário AC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Copa do Nordeste - Fase Preliminar | Ferroviário AC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Copa do Nordeste | Ferroviário AC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Copa do Nordeste - Fase Final | Ferroviário AC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Série D | Ferroviário AC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Campeonato Amazonense | Nacional FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Série D | ADRC Icasa | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Campeonato Mineiro | Uberlândia EC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Série D | Uberlândia EC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa do Brasil | América FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Copa do Nordeste | América FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Série D | América FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Campeonato Mineiro | Boa EC | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Copa do Brasil | Boa EC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Copa do Nordeste - Fase Preliminar | Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Série C | Boa EC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Copa do Brasil | Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Copa do Nordeste | Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Copa do Nordeste - Fase Final | Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Série B | Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Campeonato Cearense - Finals | Horizonte FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | Horizonte FC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Série C | Sampaio Corrêa FC (MA) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Camp. Cearense - Releg. | AE Tiradentes (CE) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 180 |
| 2016 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | AE Tiradentes (CE) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | AD São Benedito | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 263 |
| 2013 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | AE Tiradentes (CE) | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1,255 |
| 2012 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | AE Tiradentes (CE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 2017-01-02 | Tiradentes-CE | Horizonte | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-04-04 | Horizonte | Sampaio-MA | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2018-12-09 | Sampaio-MA | Horizonte | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-15 | Horizonte | Boa Esporte | Loan | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-03 | Boa Esporte | Horizonte | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-04 | Horizonte | América-RN | Loan | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-09-30 | América-RN | Horizonte | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-11-27 | Horizonte | América-RN | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-03-26 | América-RN | Uberlândia | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-08-05 | Uberlândia | Without Club | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-12-21 | Without Club | Nacional-AM | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-05-12 | Nacional-AM | Icasa | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-01 | Icasa | Ferroviário | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-09 | Ferroviário | Horizonte | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
No market value history.
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Moura | 1 | 0 | 988 |
| Denis Ribeiro | 1 | 0 | 961 |
| Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 852 |
| Raphinha | 2 | 0 | 828 |
| Douglas Dias | 2 | 0 | 745 |
| Andrey Ventura | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayme | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pedro Bambu | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Léo Ribeiro | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaio Cristian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Felipe Marques | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tsunami | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maracás | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gustavo Henrique | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Jansen | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Renan Rocha | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joécio | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Sobral | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | AD São Benedito | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 | Camp. Cearense - Releg. | AE Tiradentes (CE) | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 | Campeonato Cearense - Group | AE Tiradentes (CE) | 1 | 17 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | 2019-09-30 | América-RN | Horizonte | Return from loan | — | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-04 | Horizonte | América-RN | Loan | — | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-03 | Boa Esporte | Horizonte | Return from loan | — | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-15 | Horizonte | Boa Esporte | Loan | — | — |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Senior debut season | |
| 2013 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 851 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0.74 |
| 2024 | 9 | 283 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 180 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 | 263 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.03 |
| 2013 | 17 | 1,255 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Campeonato Cearense - Group
47 apps
4 G
0 A
Camp. Cearense - Releg.
5 apps
2 G
0 A
Série D
34 apps
1 G
0 A
Copa do Brasil
8 apps
0 G
0 A
Copa do Nordeste
9 apps
0 G
0 A
Campeonato Amazonense
5 apps
0 G
0 A
Campeonato Mineiro
13 apps
0 G
0 A
Série C
17 apps
0 G
0 A
Série B
13 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about César Sampaio
Who is César Sampaio?
César Sampaio is a Brazil professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Horizonte FC.
How old is César Sampaio?
César Sampaio is 35 years old. He was born on June 2, 1990 in Pindoretama.
What position does César Sampaio play?
César Sampaio plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does César Sampaio play for?
César Sampaio currently plays for Horizonte FC.
How many career goals has César Sampaio scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, César Sampaio has scored 7 goals in 161 appearances.