Júlio César Soares Espíndola

julio cesar

He joined up with the Inter squad for the 2005–06 season and was expected to be second choice goalkeeper behind Francesco Toldo. His first game for the team was spent on the bench as Inter won the Supercoppa Italiana. He soon established himself ahead of Toldo, however, as the team's first choice, as Inter went on to finish third in Serie A, behind only Juventus and city rivals Milan, but were later awarded the title due to the sanctions imposed following the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal.

In July 2009, Júlio César was chosen by ESPN Brasil as the best player of the 2008–09 season. He also received the Prêmio Futebol no Mundo (Football in the World Award).^[7]
In december 2010, he signed a contract with Inter which will last until 2014, adding two more years to his contract.^[8] His impressive form for the Nerazzuri has earned him praise from former Inter and Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca, who stated his belief that Júlio César is the best goalkeeper in the world.^[9] He has also earned praise from Italy legend Dino Zoff and team-mate Francesco Toldo.^[10][11] On 24 January 2010, Julio Cesar made a crucial penalty save from Brazilian teammate Ronaldinho, as a nine-man Inter squad won 2–0 against Milan in a traditional Derby della Madonnina match.He has been named Serie A goalkeeper of the year in 2008-09 and 2009-10.