Júlio César (football goalkeeper, born 1979)

Júlio César began his professional career with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo in 1997. He made his debut that year on 17 May in a match versus Fluminense where he saved a penalty kick, which proved to be insufficient as the team lost 2–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fol/esp/s2024237.htm|title=Flu passa pelo Fla e dispara na liderança no Rio|trans-title=Flu passes Fla, shoots Rio's lead|publisher=Folha Online|language=pt|date=17 May 1997|access-date=22 April 2018}} From 1997 to 2000, he served as Clemer's understudy, only taking his spot during the Copa João Havelange, showing good skills on goal.{{cite web|url=http://www.lance.com.br/tim4g/tim-julio-cesar-dos-idolos-recentes-gol-rubro-negro.html|title=TIM 4G: Júlio César, um dos ídolos recentes do gol rubro-negro|trans-title=TIM 4G: Julius Caesar, one of the recent red-black goal idols|publisher=Lance.com.br|language=pt|date=9 August 2017|access-date=22 April 2018}}

Júlio César's performances on goal also earned him his first call-up to the Brazil senior squad in 2002, also helping Flamengo to escape relegation in several times in 2001, 2002 and 2004.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/video/clipe/_/id/4050730?redirected=true|title=Mauro approves Júlio Cesar's return and says that Flamengo has to thank the goalkeeper for never being relegated|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=22 April 2018|archive-date=10 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310135907/https://www.espn.com.br/video/clipe/_/id/4050730?redirected=true|url-status=dead}} His best match for the team was the second match of 2001 Campeonato Carioca final against Vasco da Gama, making several great saves.{{cite web|url=https://www.torcedores.com/noticias/2015/10/destaque-no-tri-do-flamengo-em-2001-julio-cesar-ressurge-em-portugal|title=DESTAQUE NO TRI DO FLAMENGO EM 2001, JULIO CÉSAR RESSURGE EM PORTUGAL|trans-title=HIGHLIGHTS IN THE FLAMENGO TRI IN 2001, JULIO CÉSAR RESSURGE IN PORTUGAL|publisher=Torcedores.com|author=Allan Abi Madi|date=8 October 2015|access-date=22 April 2018|archive-date=24 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724081257/https://www.torcedores.com/noticias/2015/10/destaque-no-tri-do-flamengo-em-2001-julio-cesar-ressurge-em-portugal|url-status=dead}} Following the match, while still on the dressing room, he interrupted a live interview of Beto to make a provocation to Vasco da Gama president Eurico Miranda, who, according to him, had already reserved the party at Basque.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/idolo-decisivo-e-de-personalidade-forte-como-julio-cesar-marcou-o-flamengo.ghtml|title=Ídolo decisivo e de personalidade forte: como Julio Cesar marcou o Flamengo|trans-title=A decisive and strong personality: how Julio Cesar left his mark at Flamengo|publisher=Globo Esporte|date=30 January 2018|access-date=22 April 2018}}

In 2003, Júlio César became embroiled in a controversy during the loss to Fluminense. With Flamengo already trailing 4–0, César, after making a save, dropped the ball on the ground and begun playing with the feet, dribbling several players until the ball was taken by Zé Carlos. This attitude was heavily criticized by then coach of the team, Evaristo de Macedo, who called him an "idiot".{{cite web|url=https://www.correiodobrasil.com.br/julio-cesar-se-desentende-com-evaristo/|title=Júlio César se desentende com Evaristo|trans-title=Júlio César disagrees with Evaristo|publisher=Correio do Brasil|language=pt|date=15 March 2003|access-date=22 April 2018}} According to César, he did this because he was desperate and was feeling helpless, stating: "Fluminense was giving us the runaround and I wanted to help my teammates, who were going through a difficult situation. I overdid it because I was sad and hurt, but I already apologized on Saturday."{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/noticias/0,,OI169487-EI17408,00-Julio+Cesar+se+desculpa+por+dribles+e+xingamento+a+Evaristo.html|title=Júlio César se desculpa por dribles e xingamento a Evaristo|trans-title=Júlio César apologizes for dribbling and cursing Evaristo|publisher=Esportes.terra.com|language=pt|date=17 March 2003|access-date=22 April 2018}}

He left the club at the beginning of 2005, having made 285 appearances for the club in all competitions. He was the third goalkeeper with most appearances for the club, behind only Cantarele (557) and Zé Carlos (352).{{cite web|url=https://pvc.blogosfera.uol.com.br/2018/01/29/idolatria-de-julio-cesar-mostra-que-futebol-nao-e-feito-so-de-numeros/|title=Idolatria de Júlio César mostra que futebol não é feito só de números|trans-title=Júlio César's Idolatry shows that football is not just made up of numbers|publisher=PVC|language=pt|date=29 January 2018|access-date=22 April 2018}}

In January 2005, he moved to Italian Serie A club Chievo. Due to Serie A regulations that impose a cap on the number of non-EU players clubs can sign from abroad, Júlio César could not join Inter Milan at the time and was initially registered to Chievo through a deal between the two clubs.{{cite news|title=Inter land Brazilian keeper|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11835/2341255/inter-land-brazilian-keeper|first=Mark|last=Kendall|work=Sky Sports|date=8 July 2005}}

In July 2005, following a deal between Chievo and Inter, Júlio César officially signed a three-year contract with Inter.{{cite news|url=http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?L=en&N=19258|title=Inter sign goalkeeper Julio Cesar|date=8 July 2005|access-date=19 July 2009|publisher=Inter Milan|location=Milan}}{{Dead link|date=February 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The deal cost Inter €2.45 million.{{cite book|title=FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. bilancio al 2006-06-30|date=2006|publisher=Italian C.C.I.A.A.|location=Milan|language=it}}

Júlio César was given squad number 12, and made his official debut on 10 August in the first leg of 2005–06 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round versus Shakhtar Donetsk, keeping a clean-sheet in the 2–0 win at RSC Olimpiyskiy.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/81586--shakhtar-vs-inter/|title=Shakhtar Donetsk 0–2 Internazionale|publisher=UEFA|date=10 August 2005|access-date=24 April 2018}} His first title with the club came to him when he was benched at the Supercoppa Italiana against Juventus.{{cite web|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Juventus/Primo_Piano/2005/08_Agosto/20/supercoppajuvint.shtml|title=Supercoppa, trionfo Inter|trans-title=Supercup, Inter triumph|publisher=Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|date=20 August 2005|access-date=23 April 2018}} César made his Serie A debut on 28 August in the season opener against Treviso, making a good overall performance and keeping a clean-sheet as the match was won 3–0.{{cite web|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2005/08/29/pizarro-cambiasso-padroni-del-gioco.html|title=Pizarro-Cambiasso padroni del gioco|trans-title=Pizarro-Cambiasso owners of the game|publisher=Repubblica.it|language=it|date=29 August 2005|access-date=23 April 2018}} On 24 November, during a Champions League group stage match against Petržalka, Júlio César played in a line-up of 11 foreign players on the pitch; Luís Figo was the only european.{{cite news|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2005/k/sezioni/sport/calcio/padainter/padainter/padainter.html|title=La Padania accusa l'Inter "11 stranieri in campo, vergogna"|trans-title=Padania accuses Inter "11 foreigners in the field, shame"|publisher=repubblica.it|language=it|date=24 November 2005|access-date=24 April 2018}}

Júlio César finished his first season with Nerazzurri by making 40 appearances in all competitions, as Inter won the championship following the relegation of Juventus due to match-fixing,{{cite web|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Inter/Primo_Piano/2006/07_Luglio/26/scuinter.shtml|title=Lo scudetto 2006 è dell'Inter|trans-title=The 2006 Scudetto is of Inter|publisher=Gazzetta.it|language=it|location=Rome|date=29 July 2006|access-date=24 April 2018}} and also conquered Coppa Italia by defeating Roma 4–2 on aggregate, with César playing on both finals.{{cite web|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2006/05/sezioni/sport/calcio/coppa-italia-inter-roma/coppa-italia-inter-roma/coppa-italia-inter-roma.html|title=Inter si consola con la Coppa Italia, la Roma con il buon rientro di Totti|trans-title=Inter consoles with the Italian Cup, Rome with the good return of Totti|publisher=Repubblica.it|language=it|location=Rome|date=11 May 2006|access-date=24 April 2018}} Inter thus completed the domestic treble. His performances were noted during his first season, as he was distinguished for saving penalties and making great saves, which made Francesco Toldo lose his place as starting keeper after four seasons.{{cite web|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2006/11/sezioni/sport/calcio/serie_a/giornata-10-a/inter-ascoli/inter-ascoli.html|title=L'Inter si scopre concreta, e para anche i rigori|trans-title=Inter is discovered concrete, and even saves penalties|publisher=Repubblica.it|language=it|location=Milan|date=5 November 2006|access-date=24 April 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/SerieA/Primo_Piano/2007/04_Aprile/30/PORTIERI.shtml|title=Brasiliani, portieri d'Italia|trans-title=Brazilians, goalkeepers of Italy|publisher=Gazzetta.it|language=it|location=Milan|date=30 April 2007|access-date=24 April 2018}}

The 2006–07 season was even more successful for Júlio César and Inter, as the player and the team set several records in the league.{{cite web|url=https://www.inter.it/en/news/26615/inters-historic-2006-07-serie-a-season|title=INTER'S HISTORIC 2006/07 SERIE A SEASON|publisher=Inter Milan|date=26 May 2007|access-date=2 May 2018|archive-date=20 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020182059/https://www.inter.it/en/news/26615/inters-historic-2006-07-serie-a-season|url-status=dead}} He played 32 matches as the championship ended in conquest, with Inter winning it for the 15th time in history. He kept 12 clean-sheets and conceded 30 goals, with Inter losing only once; they won the title with 5 games to spare, and collected 97 points and setting a record for most consecutive matches without defeat, 31.

Júlio César begun 2007–08 season by receiving a red card, his first in Inter colours, in a 1–1 draw versus Udinese in the opening week of championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2007/08/sezioni/sport/calcio/serie_a/giornata-1a/inter-udinese-07/inter-udinese-07.html|title=L'Inter delude nella prima, solo un pari con l'Udinese|trans-title=Inter disappoints in the first match, only a draw versus Udinese|publisher=Repubblica.it|language=it|location=Milan|date=26 August 2007|access-date=26 April 2018}} He kept three clean-sheets in the Champions League group stage to help Inter finish top of Group G.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/international/europe/uefa-champions-league/2007-2008/group-stage/group-g/g1668/|title=UEFA Champions League Group G|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=26 April 2018}} He finished the season by winning another championship, contributing with a clean-sheet in the decisive last match against Parma.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/may/19/internazionale.europeanfootball|title=Inter's blushes spared as Ibrahimovic earns his redemption|work=The Guardian|date=19 May 2008|access-date=18 May 2014}} By keeping 17 clean-sheets in 35 Serie A matches, Júlio César set a personal record in terms of clean sheets, with a 53 percent average. In the Champions League, he made 8 appearances, but the team was eliminated in the round of 16 by Liverpool.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7285152.stm|title=Inter Milan 0–1 Liverpool (0–3)|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Phil McNulty|date=11 March 2008|access-date=26 April 2018}}

Júlio César commenced his 4th Inter season on 24 August 2008 by playing in the Supercoppa Italiana match against Roma; the regular and extra-time ended in a 2–2 draw. In the penalty shoot-out, he stopped the attempt of his Brazil teammate Juan which paved Inter's way to victory as the Nerazzurri won 8–7.{{cite news|url=http://zh.clicrbs.com.br/rs/noticia/2008/08/julio-cesar-brilha-nos-penaltis-e-garante-supercopa-da-italia-para-inter-de-milao-2138463.html|title=Júlio César brilha nos pênaltis e garante Supercopa da Itália para Inter, de Milão|trans-title=Júlio César shines on penalties and secures Supercoppa Italia to Inter Milan|publisher=zh.clicrbs.com.br|language=pt|date=24 August 2008|access-date=4 May 2018}} One month later, he made his 100th Serie A appearance as Inter won 1–0 versus Lecce in the 2008–09 Serie A week 4.{{cite news|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2008/09/sezioni/sport/calcio/serie_a/giornata-4/inter-lecce/inter-lecce.html|title=L'Inter soffre ma Cruz non tradisce, un buon Lecce cede solo nel finale|trans-title=Inter suffer but Cruz does not betray, a good Lecce yields only in the final|publisher=Repubblica.it|language=it|date=24 September 2008|access-date=4 May 2018}} Inter finished the championship again in the first place with 84 points, 10 more than the second place Juventus, with Júlio César contributing with 17 clean-sheets in 36 matches, equaling his personal best set the previous season.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italian-football/2009/05/17/1269999/inter-coach-jose-mourinho-the-best-team-won-serie-a-title|title=Inter Coach Jose Mourinho: The Best Team Won Serie A Title|publisher=Goal.com|author=Vince Masiello|date=17 May 2009|access-date=4 May 2018}}

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), designated to the best Brazilian footballer playing outside Brazil in that season.{{cite news|url=http://afterdark.terra.com.br/futebolnomundo/post/59761_JULIO+CESAR+E+O+GRANDE+VENCEDOR+DO+1+PREMIO+FUTEBOL+NO+MUNDO|title=Júlio César é o grande vencedor do 1º Prêmio Futebol no Mundo|date=3 July 2009|access-date=27 December 2009|publisher=ESPN Brasil}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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Júlio César was one of the main protagonists during the 2009–10 season, where he played 54 matches in all competitions.{{cite news|url=https://thesefootballtimes.co/2017/12/21/julio-cesar-and-the-heroics-that-defined-a-brilliant-career/|title=JÚLIO CÉSAR AND THE HEROICS THAT DEFINED A BRILLIANT CAREER|publisher=These Football Times|date=21 December 2017|access-date=30 April 2018}} In November 2009, he signed a contract with Inter which would last until 2014, adding two more years to his contract.{{cite news|url=http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?L=en&N=32602|title=Inter, Julio Cesar together until 2014|date=10 November 2009|access-date=15 December 2009|publisher=Inter Milan|archive-date=16 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216075846/http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=32602&L=en|url-status=dead}} On 1 December, Júlio César finished 21st in the 2009 Ballon d'Or ranking. Later on 24 January 2010, in the Derby della Madonnina versus Milan, he kept his goal intact by saving a penalty of his international teammate Ronaldinho as Inter won 2–0 with 9 players to increase their league lead.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/7068764/Inter-Milan-2-AC-Milan-0-match-report.html|title=Inter Milan 2 AC Milan 0: match report|publisher=The Telegraph|author=Richard Bright|date=25 January 2010|access-date=30 April 2018}} Júlio César then was involved in a car accident just two days before the first leg of 2009–10 UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Chelsea which left him bruised and nursing lacerations to his face.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01e2-0ea17594d7d2-1e0053c0ff7e-1000--julio-cesar-hurt-in-car-crash/|title=Júlio César hurt in car crash|publisher=UEFA|date=22 February 2010|access-date=30 April 2018}} He was, however, able to start the game and despite conceding in the second half made a decent overall performance as Inter won the first leg 2–1.{{cite news|url=http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/chelsea/17616/inter-milan-vs-chelsea-player-ratings.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301074034/http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/chelsea/17616/inter-milan-vs-chelsea-player-ratings.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=1 March 2010|title=INTER 2–1 CHELSEA: PLAYER RATINGS|publisher=Who Ate All the Pies|author=Chris Wright|date=24 February 2010|access-date=30 April 2018}} Júlio César was vital also in team's Coppa Italia campaign where he kept two clean-sheets in the semi-final tie against Fiorentina which sent Inter to the final 2–0 on aggregate.{{cite news|url=http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/04/14/fiorentina-0-1-inter-etoo-wins-the-tie-then-inter-go-ultra-defensive/|title=Fiorentina 0–1 Inter: Eto'o wins the tie, then Inter go ultra-defensive|publisher=Zonal Marking|date=14 April 2010|access-date=30 April 2018|archive-date=21 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021040427/http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/04/14/fiorentina-0-1-inter-etoo-wins-the-tie-then-inter-go-ultra-defensive/|url-status=dead}} He also was on top of his game in the semi-final tie of Champions League versus Barcelona, saving several shots, including one in the second leg against Lionel Messi that was dubbed as "career defining" by Júlio César himself.{{cite news|url=https://tribuna.com/fcbarcelona/en/news/2694422/|title=Julio Cesar labels save vs Messi as 'career defining'|publisher=Tribuna.com|date=18 April 2018|access-date=30 April 2018|archive-date=25 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625213710/https://tribuna.com/fcbarcelona/en/news/2694422/|url-status=dead}} Inter won 3–2 on aggregate to reach the final for the first time since 1972.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8645184.stm|title=Barcelona 1–0 Inter Milan (agg 2–3)|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 April 2018|access-date=30 April 2018}} He won his first trophy of the season on 5 May by making an excellent performance against Roma as Inter won 1–0 to claim the Coppa Italia trophy.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2931/go-global/2010/05/05/1910657/inter-1-0-roma-diego-milito-wins-the-coppa-italia-for-the|title=Inter 1–0 Roma: Diego Milito wins the Coppa Italia for the Nerazzurri|publisher=Goal.com|author=Subhankar Mondal|date=5 May 2010|access-date=30 April 2018}} Eleven days later, Júlio César won his fifth consecutive Scudetto as Inter won at Siena to finish the championship two points ahead of Roma.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/86/italy/2010/05/16/1927554/siena-0-1-inter-diego-milito-secures-scudetto-for-nerazzurri|title=Siena 0–1 Inter: Diego Milito Secures Scudetto For Nerazzurri|publisher=Goal.com|author=Adam Scime|date=16 May 2010|access-date=30 April 2018}} On 22 May in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, he made another splendid performance, making vital saves against Thomas Müller and Arjen Robben as Inter won 2–0 thanks to the brace of Diego Milito, winning their first European title in 45 years.{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/05/22/champions.league.final.inter.bayern/index.html|title=Milito double as Inter Milan crowned champions of Europe|publisher=CNN.com|date=22 May 2010|access-date=30 April 2018|archive-date=1 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093411/http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/05/22/champions.league.final.inter.bayern/index.html|url-status=dead}} By winning Serie A, Coppa Italia and UEFA Champions League, Inter became the first Italian club to win the treble.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0250-0c50f4b42c3a-0fbc1831ccbe-1000--inter-join-exclusive-treble-club/|title=Inter join exclusive treble club|publisher=UEFA|date=22 May 2010|access-date=7 June 2017}} His performances in league, where he was ever-present and kept 17 clean-sheets earned him Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year award for the second consecutive year, also becoming only the third goalkeeper to win it more than once.{{cite news|url=http://www.sportlive.it/calcio/vincitori-e-premi-oscar-del-calcio-2010.html|title=Vincitori Oscar del Calcio 2010|trans-title=Winners of Oscar del Calcio 2010|publisher=SportLive.it|language=it|author=Vito Graffeo|date=24 January 2011|access-date=15 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215162254/http://www.sportlive.it/calcio/vincitori-e-premi-oscar-del-calcio-2010.html|archive-date=15 December 2015|url-status=dead}} For his performances in the Champions League, he won the award UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year.{{cite news|title=Inter monopolise UEFA Club Football Awards|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/news/0250-0c50f4c79042-d6e8d7b8e348-1000--inter-monopolise-uefa-club-football-awards/|publisher=UEFA|date=25 August 2010}} His impressive form for Inter earned him praise from former Inter and Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca, who stated his belief that Júlio César was the best goalkeeper in the world.{{cite news|title=Gianluca Pagliuca: Inter's Julio Cesar Is The World's Best Goalkeeper|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/2176/serie-a/2009/10/10/1552018/gianluca-pagliuca-inters-julio-cesar-is-the-worlds-best|first=Glenn|last=Debattista|work=Goal.com|date=10 October 2010}}

Ahead of the new season, César changed his squad number from 12 to 1, which was vacated by the retired Francesco Toldo. His old squad number became part of newcomer Luca Castellazzi.{{cite web|url=http://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-castellazzi-julio-cesar-campione-800146|title=Inter, Castellazzi: 'Julio Cesar campione'|trans-title=Inter, Castellazzi: 'Julio Cesar a champion'|publisher=Calcio Mercato|language=it|date=28 October 2011|access-date=1 May 2018}} On 21 August 2010, he won his 4th Supercoppa Italiana trophy; Inter faced Roma in a 3–1 comeback win at San Siro.{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=ita/news/newsid=1516658.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823002856/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=ita/news/newsid=1516658.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 August 2010|title=Two-goal Eto'o fires Inter to more glory|publisher=UEFA|date=21 August 2010|access-date=1 May 2018}} In November 2010, the medical staff discovered a torn thigh injury at Júlio César and put his presence at FIFA Club World Cup in doubt.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/86/italy/2010/11/26/2232982/report-inter-goalkeeper-julio-cesar-could-be-out-until-2011|title=Report: Inter Goalkeeper Julio Cesar Could Be Out Until 2011|publisher=UEFA|date=26 November 2010|access-date=1 May 2018}} He was recovered in time and was called for the tournament, keeping a clean-sheet in the semi-final match against Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/dec/15/seongnam-ilhwa-internazionale-club-world-cup|title=Internazionale ease past Seongnam Ilhwa to reach Club World Cup final|work=The Guardian|date=16 December 2010|access-date=1 May 2018}} He kept his goal intact in the final as well which helped the team to win the trophy for the first time after defeating TP Mazembe 3–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=254488/match=300140542/match-report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120112304/http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=254488/match=300140542/match-report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 November 2015|title=Internazionale on top of the world|publisher=FIFA.com|date=18 December 2010|access-date=1 May 2018}} Inter thus completed the Quintuple to become the fourth team in the world after Liverpool in 2001, Al-Ahly in 2006 and Barcelona in 2009. Júlio César ended 2010 by being named second best goalkeeper of 2010 by IFFHS, only behind Iker Casillas.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/561887-iker-casillas-named-the-best-goal-keeper-of-2010-by-ifhhs|title=Iker Casillas Named the Best Goalkeeper of 2010 by IFFHS|publisher=Bleacher Report|author=Roberto Alvarez-Galloso|date=4 January 2011|access-date=1 May 2018}} He was also named Inter Player of the Year for 2010 for his outstanding appearances throughout the year, receiving Pirata d'Oro Award.{{cite web|url=http://www.inter.it/it/news/57683|title=INTER CLUB: A LUCIO IL "PIRATA D'ORO"|publisher=Inter Milan|date=23 April 2012|access-date=17 September 2016|archive-date=20 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320190641/https://www.inter.it/it/news/57683|url-status=dead}} He finished 19th in the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or ranking, winning two places compare to last year ranking.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/ballondor/media/newsid=1346940/index.html |title=Nominees announced for FIFA Ballon d'Or gala 2010 |date=6 December 2010 |work=FIFA.com |access-date=10 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110125124430/http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/media/newsid%3D1346940/index.html |archive-date=25 January 2011 |url-status=dead }}

His torn thigh injury reappeared at the beginning of 2011 which kept him sidelined for 28 days, missing eight matches in the process.{{cite web|url=http://www.isfa.com/news/2011/01/05/julio-cesar-injured-again/|title=Julio Cesar, injured again|publisher=Isfa.com|date=5 January 2011|access-date=1 May 2018|archive-date=26 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626030217/http://www.isfa.com/news/2011/01/05/julio-cesar-injured-again/|url-status=dead}} He returned on action on 30 January in the league match against Palermo and despite conceding twice in the first half, contributed by saving a Javier Pastore penalty and his rebound as well as Inter bounced back to win 3–2.{{cite web|url=https://www.inter.it/en/news/35702|title=INTER 3–2 PALERMO: PAZZINI LEADS THE COMEBACK|publisher=Inter Milan|date=30 January 2011|access-date=1 May 2018|archive-date=1 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180901215649/https://www.inter.it/en/news/35702|url-status=dead}} In February, Júlio César made a poor performance in the first leg of 2010–11 UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Bayern Munich, as his weak save against Arjen Robben turned into a rebound for Mario Gómez who scored for a 1–0 win at San Siro.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9404552.stm|title=Inter Milan 0–1 Bayern Munich|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Kevin Darling|date=24 February 2011|access-date=1 May 2018}} He repeated the howler in the second leg as well, making another poor save against Robben only for Gómez to score again. However, he was decisive in a one-on-one save against Franck Ribéry and another one against Gómez; Inter eventually overturned the game and won 3–2, meaning they progressed on the away goal rule.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9424164.stm|title=Bayern Munich 2–3 Inter Milan (agg 3–3)|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Phil Dawkes|date=15 March 2011|access-date=1 May 2018}} In the Coppa Italia, he played in both legs of semi-final tie against Roma, keeping a clean-sheet in the first one as Inter reached the final for the second consecutive season, where they defeating Palermo to win the third trophy of the season.{{cite web|url=https://sport.sky.it/calcio/2011/05/29/inter_palermo_finale_coppa_italia_tim_cup_2011_commento.html|title=L'Inter trionfa in Coppa Italia, Palermo battuto 3–1|publisher=Sky Sport|language=it|date=29 May 2011|access-date=1 May 2018|archive-date=11 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111220732/https://sport.sky.it/calcio/2011/05/29/inter_palermo_finale_coppa_italia_tim_cup_2011_commento.html|url-status=dead}} Júlio César finished 2010–11 campaign by making 39 appearances in all competitions, including 25 in league, where Inter failed to win the title for the first time after five seasons. In the Champions League, where Júlio César played seven matches, the team lost the crown after being eliminated by Schalke 04 in the quarter-finals.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9454053.stm|title=Schalke 04 2–1 Inter Milan (agg 7–3)|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Marc Vesty|date=13 April 2011|access-date=1 May 2018}}

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In 2011–12 season, Júlio César played his 200th Serie A match on 1 October 2011 in the 3–0 home loss to Napoli, saving a penalty kick in the first half.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sport/football/2011/10/2011101143852542897.html|title=Napoli down 10-man Inter|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=1 October 2011|access-date=23 April 2018}} Later on 22 November, Júlio César made his 50th UEFA Champions League appearance in the 1–1 draw against Trabzonspor in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League Group B matchday 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01f7-0e7b1e43ff5c-2a5e31a83a9b-1000--alvarez-delights-in-inter-success-story/|title=Álvarez delights in Inter success story|publisher=UEFA|author=Dirk Vermeiren|location=Trabzon|date=23 November 2011|access-date=2 May 2018}} This draw was enough for Inter to secure a spot in the round of 16. He reached a century of clean sheets in Serie A on 18 March 2012 by playing in the goalless draw against Atalanta in the matchday 28.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/03/18/italy/serie-a/fc-internazionale-milano/atalanta-bergamo/1175890/|title=Internazionale vs. Atalanta 0 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=18 March 2012|access-date=23 April 2018}} This draw meant that Inter have won only one of their last nine league matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2012/mar/19/serie-a-inter-massimo-moratti|title=Serie A may be no country for Inter's Massimo Moratti any more|work=The Guardian|first=Nicky|last=Bandini|date=18 March 2012|access-date=23 April 2018}} Júlio César's 300th appearance in all competitions for Inter occurred on 6 May in the penultimate week of Serie A against Milan in which Inter won 4–2.{{cite news|url=https://www.inter.it/it/news/57874|title=JULIO CESAR: "300 PRESENZE, 300 STORIE"|trans-title=Julio Cesar: "300 Matches, 300 stories"|publisher=Inter Milan|language=it|date=5 May 2012|access-date=3 May 2018|archive-date=14 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714164338/https://www.inter.it/it/news/57874|url-status=dead}} He conceded a controversial penalty to Kevin-Prince Boateng and was included in a verbal confrontation with Zlatan Ibrahimović who went on to convert the penalty.{{cite news|url=https://www.givemesport.com/1087463-what-happened-when-julio-cesar-tried-to-make-zlatan-ibrahimovic-miss-a-penalty|title=What happened when Julio Cesar tried to make Zlatan Ibrahimovic miss a penalty|publisher=Give Me Sport|author=Rob Sawn|access-date=3 May 2018}} He was booked for the penalty which made him miss the final match of the season against Lazio. He concluded his 7th season at Inter by amassing 40 appearances in all competitions as Inter finished sixth in league, with the team just five goals short of equalling their all-time worst concession in a single Serie A campaign.{{cite news|url=http://www.football-italia.net/20856/looking-out-no-1|title=Looking out for No 1|date=6 June 2012|access-date=4 July 2013|work=Football Italia}} In the Champions League, the team was eliminated in the round of 16 by Marseille on away goal rule and was knocked out of Coppa Italia by Napoli.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/17361492|title=Inter Milan 2–1 Marseille (agg 2–2)|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 March 2012|access-date=3 May 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://calcio.fanpage.it/napoli-inter-2-0-la-doppietta-di-cavani-regala-la-semifinale-di-coppa-italia/|title=Napoli-Inter 2–0, la doppietta di Cavani regala la semifinale di Coppa Italia|trans-title=Napoli-Inter 2–0, Cavani's brace gives the Coppa Italia semi-final|publisher=fanpage.it|language=it|date=25 January 2012|access-date=3 May 2018}} With some critics believing Júlio César had declined in form since the 2009–10 season,{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} Inter signed Slovenian goalkeeper Samir Handanović from Udinese to take over as first-choice goalkeeper.{{cite news|url=http://www.football-italia.net/22505/handanovic-feels-julio-cesar|title=Handanovic feels for Julio Cesar|date=31 July 2012|access-date=4 July 2013|work=Football Italia}}

On 31 July 2012, Júlio César stated his intention to leave Inter, saying, "They have been seven beautiful and successful years, but, in a few days, my adventure with the Inter shirt will end. I would like to thank all of you fans for the support you have given me and I hope you have a lot more success to enjoy."{{cite news|url=http://www.football-italia.net/22495/julio-cesar-announces-inter-exit|title=Julio Cesar announces Inter exit|date=31 July 2012|access-date=4 July 2013|work=Football Italia}} He explained that the decision came after Inter suggested to reduce his salary, which Júlio César refused by stating: "no player in my situation would have done that".{{cite news|url=https://www.football-italia.net/24434/julio-cesar-explains-inter-exit|title=Julio Cesar explains Inter exit|publisher=Football Italia|date=29 August 2012|access-date=3 May 2018}} He gave his farewell before the match against Vaslui, entering on the field accompanied by his children to greet the fans with an open letter written by himself.{{cite news|url=http://blog.guerinsportivo.it/blog/2012/08/31/le-lacrime-di-julio-cesar?cookieAccept|title=Le lacrime di Julio Cesar|trans-title=The tears of Júlio César|publisher=Guerin Sportivo|language=it|date=31 August 2012|access-date=3 May 2018}}

On 29 August 2012, Júlio César confirmed that he had signed for English Premier League club Queens Park Rangers on a four-year contract.{{cite web|title=Julio Cesar signs with QPR, pending visa|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/1145635|work=ESPN FC|date=29 August 2012}} He became the fourth Champions League winner in the QPR squad, along with Djibril Cissé (2005), Park Ji-sung (2008) and José Bosingwa (2004 and 2012).{{cite web|url=https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/archive/julio-cesar-in-profile/|title=JULIO CESAR: IN PROFILE|publisher=QPR.co.uk|date=29 August 2012|access-date=30 April 2018}}

Júlio César made his Premier League debut on 15 September 2012 in the home match versus Chelsea, making an excellent performance by keeping a clean-sheet as the match ended in a goalless draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/19528273|title=QPR 0–0 Chelsea|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 September 2012|access-date=30 April 2018}} He managed to play 26 games in his debut season, including 24 in league, keeping 6 clean-sheets as QPR was relegated to EFL Championship after only two seasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/22314331|title=QPR's Premier League relegation in statistics and numbers|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 April 2013|access-date=30 April 2018}}

Following QPR's relegation from the Premier League at the end of his debut campaign, Júlio César was frozen out of the team. Despite this, he did not leave the club before the summer transfer window closed.{{cite web|url = https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/brazil-goalkeeper-julio-cesar-unlikely-to-force-way-back-into-qpr-side-says-harry-redknapp-8823746.html|title= Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar unlikely to force way back into QPR side, says Harry Redknapp|date=18 September 2013|work=The Independent|access-date=11 December 2013}} On 4 January 2014, Júlio César started his first game for Rangers against Everton in the third round of the FA Cup, which QPR lost 4–0.{{cite web|title=Everton's Nikica Jelavic bags double against Queens Park Rangers|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/04/everton-qpr-fa-cup|first=Graham|last=Chase|work=The Guardian|date=4 January 2014|access-date=6 February 2014}}

On 7 February 2014, Júlio César confirmed that he had signed a loan for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Toronto FC.{{cite web|url=http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/07/reports-toronto-fc-to-grab-brazilian-national-team-keeper-julio-cesar-on-loan|title=Reports: Toronto FC to grab Brazilian national team 'keeper Julio Cesar on loan|work=NBC Sports|date=7 February 2014}} The move was made to get some match action for him, prior to representing Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as he had been replaced by Robert Green as QPR's first choice goalkeeper.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26199559|title=Brazil goalkeeper leaves QPR for MLS side Toronto|work=BBC Sport|date=14 February 2014|access-date=28 February 2014}} César made his debut with Toronto in their season opener at Seattle Sounders FC on 15 March, which ended in a 2–1 away victory with both goals coming from newly acquired Jermain Defoe.{{cite news|title=Jermain Defoe scores twice, Toronto FC upsets Seattle 2–1 in season opener|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2014/03/15/jermain_defoe_scores_twice_toronto_fc_upsets_seattle_21_in_season_opener.html|last=McGran|first=Kevin|work=Toronto Star|date=15 March 2014|access-date=16 March 2014}} During week seven of the season, he was awarded MLS Save of the Week against David Texeira of FC Dallas.{{cite news|title=Toronto FC's Julio Cesar claims MLS Save of the Week with reaction save in defeat vs. FC Dallas|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/25/toronto-fcs-julio-cesar-claims-mls-save-week-award-reaction-save-defeat-vs-f|work=MLSsoccer.com|date=25 April 2014|archive-date=26 April 2014|access-date=21 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426231828/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/25/toronto-fcs-julio-cesar-claims-mls-save-week-award-reaction-save-defeat-vs-f|url-status=dead}} He was recalled from loan and returned to QPR on 25 July 2014.{{cite news|title=Julio Cesar Recalled From Loan|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/julio-cesar-recalled-loan|work=TorontoFC.ca|date=25 July 2014|access-date=29 July 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-transfer-news-julio-cesar-returns-from-toronto-loan-spell-ahead-of-expected-departure-9630457.html|title=QPR transfer news: Julio Cesar returns from Toronto loan spell ahead of expected departure|work=The Independent|date=26 July 2014|access-date=29 July 2014}}

On 19 August 2014, the club announced via a statement that they have terminated the contract with Júlio César by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/archive/julio-cesar-leaves-qpr-by-mutual-consent/|title=JULIO CESAR LEAVES QPR BY MUTUAL CONSENT|publisher=QPR.co.uk|date=19 August 2014|access-date=30 April 2018}} He stated that he didn't play in his second season at Rangers due to "contractual problems".{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9364643/world-cup-julio-cesar-happy-to-have-put-qpr-troubles-to-one-side|title=World Cup: Julio Cesar happy to have put QPR troubles to one side|publisher=Sky Sports|date=20 June 2014|access-date=30 April 2018}} He added: "I’d have to go to the park by myself. I even bought some goalkeeper gloves because I didn’t want my team to know about it."

On 19 August 2014, Júlio César signed a two-year deal with Portuguese champions Benfica.{{Cite news|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-portugal-benfica-juliocesar/brazil-keeper-julio-cesar-joins-benfica-idUKKBN0GJ21B20140819|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050523/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-portugal-benfica-juliocesar/brazil-keeper-julio-cesar-joins-benfica-idUKKBN0GJ21B20140819|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 May 2018|title=Brazil keeper Julio Cesar joins Benfica|work=Reuters|access-date=9 May 2018}}{{cite news|title=Football: Júlio César signs a two-year contract with SL Benfica|url=http://www.slbenfica.pt/noticias/detalhedenoticia/tabid/2788/ArticleId/37817/language/en-US/Football-Julio-Cesar-signs-a-two-year-contract-with-SL-Benfica.aspx|work=S.L. Benfica|date=19 August 2014|access-date=19 August 2014}}{{cite news|title=Júlio César oficializado por duas temporadas|url=http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=900569|work=Record|language=pt|date=19 August 2014|access-date=19 August 2014}} He debuted for the team in a 3–1 Primeira Liga home win against Moreirense on 21 September.{{cite news|title=Benfica-Moreirense, 3–1 (crónica)|url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga-benfica-moreirense-cronica-benfica-vence-moreirense/541f11820cf2d28a53792c3a.html|access-date=21 September 2014|work=Maisfutebol|date=21 September 2014|language=pt|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121035/http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga-benfica-moreirense-cronica-benfica-vence-moreirense/541f11820cf2d28a53792c3a.html|url-status=dead}} On 26 January 2015, he set the fourth-best record ever at Benfica without conceding a goal in the Portuguese league, at 808 minutes.{{cite web |url=http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=149773 |title=Júlio César com o melhor registo do século nas redes encarnadas |language=pt |trans-title=Júlio César with the best record of the century at Benfica |last1=Bragança |first1=José |date=29 January 2015 |website=zerozero |access-date=29 January 2015}} Then, on 9 May, he set a personal record in terms of clean sheets, with a 59 percent average (16 clean sheets in 27 matches), surpassing his 53 percent record with Inter.{{cite web |url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira_liga/artigo/2015/05/10/julio-cesar-estabeleceu-novo-recorde-na-carreira |title=Júlio César estabeleceu novo recorde na carreira |language=pt |trans-title=Júlio César set new career record |date=10 May 2015 |publisher=SAPO Desporto |access-date=14 May 2015}} Later in early July, he was awarded Best Goalkeeper in Primeira Liga.{{cite web|url=http://www.ligaportugal.pt/noticias/premios-oficiais-liga-portugal-2015/ |title=Prémios Oficiais Liga Portugal 2015 |language=pt |trans-title=Official Awards Liga Portugal 2015 |date=4 July 2015 |publisher=LPFP |access-date=4 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704230034/http://www.ligaportugal.pt/noticias/premios-oficiais-liga-portugal-2015/ |archive-date=4 July 2015 }} On 25 May 2016, he renewed his contract with Benfica until 2018.{{cite news |date=25 May 2016 |title=It was very easy to reach an agreement |url=http://www.slbenfica.pt/30/news/info/_gdJjfhZN0CreCMuTABZJg?language=en-US |website=S.L. Benfica |access-date=11 June 2016}} However, his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 28 November 2017.{{cite web|url = https://www.news18.com/news/sports/former-brazil-keeper-cesar-leaves-benfica-1590023.html|title=Former Brazil keeper César leaves Benfica|date=29 November 2017|work=News18|access-date=29 November 2017}} During his spell at the Lisbon side, he won six trophies, including three league titles.{{cite news|last=Geraldo|first=Inês|date=28 November 2017|title=Júlio César rescinde contrato com o Benfica|trans-title=Júlio Ceśar terminates contract with Benfica|url=https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/1a-liga/julio-cesar-rescinde-contrato-com-o-benfica_d1043175|language=pt|website=RTP|access-date=5 May 2018}}

{{Quote box|width=15%|align=right|quote="I asked to stay here at Flamengo until the end of the season because you're here, to learn something from you."|source=—Vinícius Júnior to Júlio César, 2018{{cite web|url=https://tribuna.com/en/realmadrid/news/2694554/|title=Julio Cesar provides an update on Vinicius Jr time at Flamengo|publisher=tribuna.com|work=La Gazzetta dello Sport|author=Daniil Tykheev|date=19 April 2018|access-date=19 October 2018|archive-date=20 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020011835/https://tribuna.com/en/realmadrid/news/2694554/|url-status=dead}}}}

On 29 January 2018, Flamengo announced the return of Júlio César to the club, 13 years after originally leaving for Europe.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/flamengo-anuncia-acerto-com-julio-cesar.ghtml|title=Flamengo anuncia contratação do goleiro Julio Cesar|trans-title=Flamengo announces hiring of goalkeeper Julio Cesar|publisher=News18|language=pt|date=29 January 2018|access-date=29 January 2018}} Júlio César rejoined the club to make his farewell, signing a three-month contract. The contract will earn him a symbolic fee of 15,000 Brazilian real. He took squad number 12 which was previously retired in honour of the fans.{{cite web|url=https://www.mykhel.com/football/former-brazil-goalkeeper-julio-cesar-returns-flamengo-from-benfica-inter-milan-080134.html|title=Former Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar returns to Flamengo from Benfica|publisher=mykhel.com|author=Aveek Chakraborty|date=31 January 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}}

Júlio César played his first match for Flamengo in 13 years on 8 March, starting and wearing the captain armband in a 3–0 away win over Boavista in 2018 Campeonato Carioca.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/defesinha-complicada-e-momento-especial-julio-cesar-vibra-com-estreia.ghtml|title=Julio Cesar vai às lágrimas no vestiário na estreia: "O grupo é bom para c..."|trans-title=Júlio César goes to tears in the locker room in debut: "The group is good for c ..."|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt|location=Rio de Janeiro|date=7 March 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/03/08/brazil/carioca-1/boavista-sporte-clube/clube-de-regatas-de-flamengo/2633908/|title=Boavista vs. Flamengo 0 – 3|publisher=Soccerway|date=8 March 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}}

Júlio César played in the 2–0 win over América Mineiro on 22 April in what was his final match as a professional footballer.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/04/22/brazil/serie-a/clube-de-regatas-de-flamengo/america-futebol-clube-belo-horizonte/2729252/|title=Flamengo vs. América Mineiro 2 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=22 April 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}} He delivered a great performance, making five saves.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/21-04-2018/flamengo-america-mg.ghtml|title=Julio Cesar se aposenta em grande estilo, e Flamengo bate América-MG com dois gols de Henrique Dourado|trans-title=Júlio César retires in style, and Flamengo beats América-MG with two goals by Henrique Dourado|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt|date=21 April 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}} Before the match, Júlio César stated:

{{cquote|I think I cried a lot during the week, with the material I participated with my family, relatives and friends. It was a whirlwind of emotions. For today I had prepared myself well. Besides the farewell, it was worth three points. Positive result brings 'n' things, quiet to work. This group deserves, is very good and will make a great year.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2018/04/21/former-brazil-goalkeeper-julio-cesar-retires-at-flamengo/34133027/|title=Former Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar retires at Flamengo|publisher=USA Today|location=Rio de Janeiro|date=21 April 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}}}}

Júlio César was the starting keeper of Brazil under-17 squad in the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Ecuador.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/archive/ecuador1995/teams/team=1882401/players.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093857/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/archive/ecuador1995/teams/team=1882401/players.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2018|title=FIFA U-17 World Championship Ecuardor 1995 – Teams – Brazil|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=27 April 2018}} He kept clean-sheets in all three Group C matches, respectively against Germany,{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191592/match=31321/index.html#nosticky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093459/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191592/match=31321/index.html#nosticky|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2018|title=Brazil 3–0 Germany|publisher=FIFA.com|date=4 August 1995|access-date=27 April 2018}} Oman{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191592/match=31329/index.html#nosticky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093640/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191592/match=31329/index.html#nosticky|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2018|title=Brazil 0–0 Oman|publisher=FIFA.com|date=6 August 1995|access-date=27 April 2018}} and Canada,{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191592/match=31337/index.html#nosticky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428094148/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191592/match=31337/index.html#nosticky|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2018|title=Brazil 2–0 Canada|publisher=FIFA.com|date=9 August 1995|access-date=27 April 2018}} helping Brazil finish on top. Brazil made their way to the final, also defeating their rivals Argentina in the semi-final,{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191597/match=31344/index.html#nosticky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093638/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191597/match=31344/index.html#nosticky|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2018|title=Argentina 0–3 Brazil|publisher=FIFA.com|date=27 August 1995|access-date=27 April 2018}} only to lose 3–2 to Ghana.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191597/match=31346/index.html#overview#nosticky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009023741/http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=191597/match=31346/index.html#overview#nosticky|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 October 2017|title=Ghana 3–2 Brazil|publisher=FIFA.com|date=20 August 1995|access-date=27 April 2018}}

Four years later, Júlio César was part of Brazil under-20 side in their 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship campaign.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/archive/nigeria1999/teams/team=44018/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016014841/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/archive/nigeria1999/teams/team=44018/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 October 2015|title=FIFA U-20 World Championship Nigeria 1999 – Teams – Brazil|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=28 April 2018}} He was the second choice behind Fábio, making no appearances as Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Uruguay.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=191323/match=31069/index.html#nosticky|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129112447/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=191323/match=31069/index.html#nosticky|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2016|title=Uruguay 2–1 Brazil|publisher=FIFA.com|date=18 April 1999|access-date=27 April 2018}}

Júlio César was first included in Brazil senior team for the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, where he did not play as the team was eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/archive/france2003/teams/team=43924/players.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011659/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/archive/france2003/teams/team=43924/players.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2018|title=FIFA Confederations Cup France 2003|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=27 April 2018}} The next year, he was included in the squad for the 2004 Copa América, where he also made his first international appearance, starting in the opening Group C against Chile, keeping a clean-sheet as Seleção won 1–0.{{cite news|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/2004safull.html|title=Copa América 2004|website=RSSSF|access-date=27 April 2018}} He became the 963rd player to play at least a match for Brazil.{{cite news|url=http://www.rsssfbrasil.com/sel/brazplayers.htm|title=All Players of Brazilian National Team|publisher=RSSSF.com|access-date=3 May 2018}} He was the starting keeper during the tournament, leading the team to the final versus Argentina. In the final, the regular time ended in a 2–2 draw which lead the match to penalty shootouts where Júlio César saved the first penalty executed by Andrés D'Alessandro in a 4–2 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/copa-america/2004/drama-crowns-brazil_sto617789/story.shtml|title=Brazil crowned in dramatic final|publisher=Eurosport|date=26 July 2004|access-date=27 April 2018}} This win constituted his first international trophy and Brazil's 7th title.

Júlio César spend the majority of 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign on bench as Dida's understudy, making only two appearances in both matches against Bolivia.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary%3D7302/matches/match%3D33848/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212152119/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary%3D7302/matches/match%3D33848/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2009|title=Brazil – Bolivia 3:1 (3:0)|publisher=FIFA.com|date=5 September 2004|access-date=30 April 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary%3D7302/matches/match%3D33894/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224131232/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary%3D7302/matches/match%3D33894/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 February 2009|title=Bolivia – Brazil 1:1 (0:1)|publisher=FIFA.com|date=9 October 2005|access-date=30 April 2018}} He was included in the manager Carlos Alberto Parreira's list for the final tournament, taking squad number 22 as the third keeper.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/brazil/4773881.stm|title=Brazil boast impressive Cup squad|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 May 2006|access-date=30 April 2018}} He didn't play in the tournament as Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-final by France.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jul/03/worldcup2006.match|title=Zidane's second coming silences the laughter|work=The Guardian|date=1 July 2006|access-date=30 April 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/brazil-0-france-1-zidane-regains-mastery-to-tame-brazil-6096453.html|title=Brazil 0 France 1: Zidane regains mastery to tame Brazil|publisher=Independent.co.uk|author=Jason Burt|location=Frankfurt|date=1 July 2006|access-date=30 April 2018}}

After the World Cup and the international retirement of Dida,{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/event/story.cfm?c_id=524&ObjectID=10403911 | title=Dida calls it a day for Brazil|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=29 December 2006|access-date=22 March 2008}} the competition to become Brazil's new first-choice goalkeeper began.{{cite web|url=http://www.cmhsweb.org/julio-cesar.html|title=Julio Cesar from QPR – the international career of Julio Cesar from QPR|publisher=cmhsweb.org|access-date=30 April 2018}} He initially was out of favor, as new coach Dunga preferred Gomes, Helton and Doni ahead of him. However, he forced his way into the team and finally, he replaced Doni as first-choice goalkeeper in September 2007. Until that period, he had only 14 international caps to his name.

File:Júlio Cesar after Brazil national team training at Randburg High School 2010-06-06.jpg at the 2010 FIFA World Cup]]

Júlio César begun his 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign by keeping two clean-sheets in the opening two matches against Colombia,{{cite web|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=2-996-0-0-0&sID=12633&articleID=4549199&news_task=DETAIL|title=Brazil scramble draw in Colombia|publisher=Football Federation of American Samoa|location=Reuters|date=15 October 2007|access-date=30 April 2018|archive-date=4 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504091035/http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=2-996-0-0-0&sID=12633&articleID=4549199&news_task=DETAIL|url-status=dead}} a goalless draw, and Ecuador, a 5–0 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.eluniverso.com/2007/10/18/0001/15/AEBF24975A254C4ABA214F62A5A70935.html|title=Brasil, con poco, humilló a Ecuador|trans-title=Brazil humiliates Ecuador|publisher=El Universo|language=pt|location=Rio de Janeiro|date=18 October 2007|access-date=30 April 2018}} He was ever-presented during the qualifying campaign, making 18 appearances, keeping 10 clean-sheets and conceding only 11 goals, being the goalkeeper with most clean-sheets achieved and less goals conceded as Brazil clinched the first place and secured a spot to 2010 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/standings/_/league/fifa.worldq.conmebol/season/2009|title=FIFA World Cup Qualifying – CONMEBOL Table – 2009-10|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=3 May 2018}} During the qualifying campaign Júlio César also set a Brazil record by keeping his goal intact for 581 minutes, starting the streak in the match against Paraguay and finishing it in the last regular minute of the match against Ecuador.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/03/29/south-america/wc-qualifying-south-america/ecuador/brazil/524418/|title=Ecuador vs. Brazil 1 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=29 March 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} This made him the Brazil keeper with most minutes without conceding, breaking the previous record of 491 minutes set by Claudio Taffarel.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/584/brazil/2008/10/17/917193/inter-keeper-sets-brazilian-record|title=Inter Keeper Sets Brazilian Record|publisher=Goal.com|author=Peter Pedroncelli|date=17 October 2008|access-date=3 May 2018}}

In June 2009, Júlio César was named in the Brazil squad by manager Dunga for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.{{cite web|url=https://thetactician.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/dungas-brazil-squad-for-confederations-cup-2009-in-south-africa/|title=DUNGA'S BRAZIL SQUAD FOR CONFEDERATIONS CUP 2009 IN SOUTH AFRICA|publisher=The Tactician|date=10 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} He played his first match in the tournament on 15 June 2009 in Brazil's 4–3 defeat of Egypt.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/brazil-vs-egypt/20079|title=Brazil edge past Egypt|publisher=Sky Sport|author=Richard Bailey|date=15 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} His performance was rated as positive whatsoever.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/1932/confederations-cup-news/2009/06/15/1326581/player-ratings-brazil-4-3-egypt|title=Player Ratings: Brazil 4–3 Egypt|publisher=Goal.com|author=Sulmaan Ahmad|date=15 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} Júlio César, however, kept clean-sheets in the remaining two matches of Group B as Brazil finished on top with full points.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8103630.stm|title=USA 0–3 Brazil|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Phil Dawkes|date=18 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8109263.stm|title=Italy 0–3 Brazil|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} Brazil defeated South Africa in the semi-final, with Júlio César giving a Man of the Match performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2009/06/25/1346723/confederations-cup-player-ratings-brazil-1-0-south-africa|title=Confederations Cup Player Ratings: Brazil 1–0 South Africa|publisher=Goal.com|author=Alan Dawson|date=25 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} In the final on 28 June against the United States, Júlio César won his second international trophy after Brazil won 3–2 despite conceding twice in the first half.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8120561.stm|title=US 2–3 Brazil|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Phil Dawkes|date=28 June 2009|access-date=3 May 2018}} Individually, he was the keeper with most clean-sheets in the tournament, 3 in 5 matches.

In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Brazil was shorted in Group G. He joined the team in May 2010 and also played in a friendly against Zimbabwe which was won 3–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/02/zimbabwe-brazil-international-friendly|title=Brazil dispatch Zimbabwe with ease as Robert Mugabe watches on|work=The Guardian|author=David Smith|date=2 June 2010|access-date=4 May 2018}} He was included in the final list by manager Dunga along with Inter teammates Lúcio and Maicon whom he won the Treble with.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brazil/7712336/World-Cup-2010-Dunga-dumps-Ronaldinho-and-Adriano-from-Brazil-squad.html|title=World Cup 2010: Dunga dumps Ronaldinho and Adriano from Brazil squad|publisher=Tepegraph.co.uk|author=David Smith|date=11 May 2010|access-date=4 May 2018}} Júlio César played his first FIFA World Cup match on 15 June in the opening match of Group G, a 2–1 win over North Korea.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_14/default.stm|title=Brazil 2–1 North Korea|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Jonathan Stevenson|location=Johannesburg|date=15 June 2010|access-date=4 May 2018}} He made his 50th international appearance in the second group match, a 3–1 win against Ivory Coast.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/brazil-vs-ivory-coast/211297|title=Fab Fabiano inspires Brazil|publisher=Sky Sports|author=James Riach|date=21 June 2010|access-date=4 May 2018}} He kept his first FIFA World Cup clean-sheet in the last group match against Portugal which ended 0–0. The result sent them to the knockout stage as Group G winners.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/25/world-cup-2010-brazil-portugal-match-report|title=World Cup 2010: Brazil and Portugal both progress but fail to inspire|work=The Guardian|author=Richard Williams|date=25 June 2010|access-date=4 May 2018}} Júlio César was at fault in the quarter-final match versus Netherlands as his flap at a Wesley Sneijder cross led to the goal that saw the Dutch draw level; Brazil lost 2–1 and were eliminated.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2890/world-cup-2010/2010/07/02/2006522/world-cup-2010-brazil-goalkeeper-julio-cesar-admits|title=World Cup 2010: Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar admits Netherlands deserved to win quarter-final|publisher=Goal.com|author=Matt Monaghan|date=2 July 2010|access-date=4 May 2018}} Following the elimination, speaking about the first Netherlands goal, he told that "he had doubts on how to go to the ball with Melo." He finished his World Cup campaign by keeping two clean-sheets in 5 matches.

On 8 June 2011, Júlio César was called by manager Mano Menezes for the 2011 Copa América, which was his 6th international tournament.{{cite web|url=https://pitacodogringo.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/brazil-squad-for-the-copa-america-argentina-july-2011/|title=Brazil squad for the Copa America Argentina July 2011|publisher=Pitaco.com|date=8 June 2011|access-date=4 May 2018}} He made his first Copa América appearance on 3 July by keeping a clean-sheet in the 0–0 draw against Venezuela.{{cite web|url=http://www.zonalmarking.net/2011/07/04/brazil-0-0-venezuela-brazil-fail-to-impress/|title=Brazil 0–0 Venezuela: Brazil fail to impress|publisher=Zonal Marking|date=3 July 2011|access-date=5 May 2018|archive-date=15 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315164752/http://www.zonalmarking.net/2011/07/04/brazil-0-0-venezuela-brazil-fail-to-impress/|url-status=dead}} Seleção finished Group B on first place with 5 points.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/54125/brazil-vs-ecuador/report|title=Brazil 4–2 Ecuador: Neymar and Pato strike to set up Paraguay rematch in Copa America quarter-finals|publisher=Goal.com|date=13 July 2011|access-date=5 May 2018}} In the quarter-final match against Paraguay, Júlio César kept his goal intact in the regular and extra-time before the match went to penalty shoot-out, where Brazil was eliminated 0–2 after missing all of their attempts.{{cite web|url=http://www.zonalmarking.net/2011/07/18/brazil-0-0-paraguay-tactics/|title=Brazil 0–0 Paraguay: Brazil fail to score in 120 minutes – then miss all their penalties too|publisher=Zonal Marking|date=18 July 2011|access-date=5 May 2018|archive-date=15 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315164854/http://www.zonalmarking.net/2011/07/18/brazil-0-0-paraguay-tactics/|url-status=dead}}

After Copa América had ended, Júlio César continued to be part of the team; he was in goal in the first friendly of 2012 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. His poor attempt to save a shot from Vedad Ibišević resulted in Bosnia's only goal as the match was won by Brazil.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/77009/bosnia-vs-brazil/report|title=Bosnia & Herzegovina 1–2 Brazil: Papac own goal hands lacklustre Selecao victory|publisher=Goal.com|author=Daniel Edwards|date=28 February 2012|access-date=5 May 2018}} This howler resulted in him being dropped by manager Mano Menezes for the rest of 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/feb/01/julio-cesar-brazil-qpr|title=Júlio César's Brazil recall a sideshow to the struggle to save QPR|work=The Guardian|author=Fernando Duarte|date=1 February 2013|access-date=5 May 2018}}

File:ConfedCup2013Champions8 Julio Cesar.jpg

The returned Luiz Felipe Scolari included Júlio César in the 23 players list for the friendly against England on 6 February 2013.{{cite web|url=https://selecao.cbf.com.br/noticias/selecao-masculina/confira-a-convocacao-para-brasil-x-inglaterra#.WvBpf--FPcs|title=Confira a convocação para Brasil x Inglaterra|work=Seleção Brasileira |trans-title=Check the call-ups for Brazil vs England|language=pt|date=22 January 2013|access-date=7 May 2018}} Speaking of his return to the national team after almost a year, Júlio César commented: "I never gave up on playing for Brazil."{{cite web|url=https://veja.abril.com.br/esporte/nunca-desisti-de-jogar-pelo-brasil-diz-goleiro-julio-cesar/|title='Nunca desisti de jogar pelo Brasil', diz goleiro Júlio César|trans-title="I never gave up on playing for Brazil" says goalkeeper Júlio César|publisher=Veja.com|language=pt|author=Davi Correia|date=4 February 2013|access-date=7 May 2018|archive-date=25 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021834/https://veja.abril.com.br/esporte/nunca-desisti-de-jogar-pelo-brasil-diz-goleiro-julio-cesar/|url-status=dead}} He made his first international appearance after 12 months by starting in the match, conceding in each half as Brazil lost 2–1 at Wembley Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/21317048|title=England 2–1 Brazil|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Phil McNulty|date=6 February 2013|access-date=7 May 2018}} This win was also England's first over "Verde-Amarela" in 23 years.

File:Training Brazilian national team before the match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2014-06-11 (17).jpg (right) training for Brazil at 2014 FIFA World Cup]]

Júlio César was part of the 23 players called by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to play in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup on home soil.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbf.com.br/Not%C3%ADcias/2013/05/14/Felip%C3%A3o%20convocou%20os%2023%20jogadores%20para%20a%20Copa%20das%20Confedera%C3%A7%C3%B5es|title=Felipão convocou os 23 jogadores para a Copa das Confederações|language=pt|trans-title=Scolari called on 23 players for the FIFA Confederations Cup|publisher=CBF|date=14 May 2013|access-date=17 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607140113/http://www.cbf.com.br/Not%C3%ADcias/2013/05/14/Felip%C3%A3o%20convocou%20os%2023%20jogadores%20para%20a%20Copa%20das%20Confedera%C3%A7%C3%B5es|archive-date=7 June 2013|url-status=dead}} He played three matches in Group A and kept two clean sheets; the first in the opening match against Japan (3–0) and the second against Mexico (2–0).{{cite web|url=https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2013/06/15/243960.html|title=Brazil 3 – 0 Japan: Match Report|publisher=Vavel.com|author=Conor Slater|date=15 June 2013|access-date=14 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22896373#sa-link_location=TEMP&intlink_from_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F22980390&intlink_ts=1526303009800-sa|title=Brazil 2–0 Mexico|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Ben Smith|location=Fortaleza|date=19 June 2013|access-date=14 May 2018}} In the semifinal against Uruguay, Júlio César saved a penalty kick taken by Diego Forlán in the 14th minute. Brazil went to win the match by 2–1, and Júlio César was named man of the match.{{cite news|title=Paulinho heads Brazil into Final|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=255207/match=300222469/summary.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629162750/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=255207/match=300222469/summary.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2013|work=FIFA.com|date=26 June 2013|access-date=26 June 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=255207/match=300222469/manofthematch.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629151033/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=255207/match=300222469/manofthematch.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2013|title=Man of the Match|work=FIFA.com|access-date=28 June 2013}} He kept his goal intact in the final as well against Spain as Brazil won 3–0 to claim their 4th title.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/23093784|title=Brazil 3–0 Spain|publisher=BBC Sport|author=Ben Smith|date=1 July 2013|access-date=14 May 2018}} For his performances he was given Golden Glove award as the best goalkeeper of the tournament; he was also part of the FIFA.com Users' Dream Team.{{cite news|title=Users pick Top 11 |url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/dreamteam/index.html |website=FIFA.com |publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) |access-date=4 July 2013 |quote=FIFA.com users have voted and elected the Dream Team for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013:

Julio Cesar; Dani Alves, Sergio Ramos, Thiago Silva, David Luiz; Andres Iniesta, Andrea Pirlo, Paulinho; Neymar, Fernando Torres, Fred; Luiz Felipe Scolari.|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708145419/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/dreamteam/index.html |archive-date=8 July 2013 }} Júlio César received the award while wearing the shirt of Iker Casillas, to make "a tribute for everything he did".{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/04/19/5ad85126e2704e7f498b465b.html|title=Julio Cesar: Mourinho told me that I stopped more with one arm than Casillas|publisher=Marca.com|date=19 April 2018|access-date=14 May 2018}}

On 2 June 2014, Júlio César was named in Brazil's squad for the 2014 World Cup on home soil once again.{{cite news|title=Brazil World Cup 2014 squad|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brazil/10810176/Brazil-World-Cup-2014-squad.html|work=Telegraph Sport|date=2 June 2014|access-date=29 June 2014}} In the team's round of 16 match, Júlio César saved from Mauricio Pinilla and Alexis Sánchez in the penalty shootout against Chile, sending Brazil through to a quarter-final against Colombia.{{cite news|last=Ornstein|first=David|title=Brazil 1–1 Chile|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27952759|access-date=28 June 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=28 June 2014}} His efforts earned him the Man of the Match award.{{cite web|title=2014 FIFA World Cup profile|url=http://fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=179038/index.html|work=FIFA.com|access-date=6 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709042436/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=179038/index.html|archive-date=9 July 2014|url-status=dead}} However, he conceded five goals against Germany in the first half of the semi-final that the Germans won 7–1, and after Brazil lost 3–0 to the Netherlands in the third-place play-off match, Júlio César retired from the national team.{{cite news|title=FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil Stopper Julio Cesar Admits His International Career Might be Over|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/fifa-world-cup-2014-brazil-stopper-julio-cesar-admits-his-international-career-might-be-over-604300|first=Tarish|last=Bhatt|work=International Business Times|date=13 July 2014|access-date=4 August 2014}}{{cite news|title=Julio Cesar set to quit Brazil: It would be selfish for me to continue|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3999/world-cup-2014/2014/07/14/4956717/julio-cesar-set-to-quit-brazil-it-would-be-selfish-for-me-to|first=Mark|last=Doyle|work=Goal.com|date=13 July 2014|access-date=4 August 2014}}

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Considered one of Brazil's best goalkeepers ever,{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1478781-ranking-brazils-10-best-goalkeepers-of-all-time |title=Ranking Brazil's 10 Best Goalkeepers of All Time |publisher=Bleacher Report |author1=Christopher Atkins |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=21 January 2019 }} Júlio César was a well-rounded, commanding, and courageous player,{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/mensyoutholympic/news/y=2009/m=3/news=out-play-the-devil-1036006.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011222746/https://www.fifa.com/mensyoutholympic/news/y%3D2009/m%3D3/news%3Dout-play-the-devil-1036006.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 October 2019 |title=JC out to play the devil |publisher=FIFA.com |date=10 March 2009 |access-date=11 October 2019 }}{{cite news |url=https://forza-parma.blogautore.repubblica.it/2011/01/20/taffarel-docete-te-lo-do-io-il-portiere-brasiliano/ |title=Taffarel docet, te lo do' io il portiere brasiliano |trans-title=Taffarel docet, I'll give you the Brazilian goalkeeper |work=La Repubblica |date=20 January 2011 |access-date=8 May 2020 }} who was known for his athleticism, strength, and quick reflexes, as well as his agility, positional sense, shot-stopping, ability to read the game, and speed when rushing off his line; he also stood out for his ability to collect crosses and command his box effectively, despite his relatively average stature for a goalkeeper, standing at {{height|m=1.87}}.{{cite web|url=http://notiziario.calciomercato.it/2012/04/25/campione-ai-raggi-x-julio-cesar-da-riserva-a-protagonista-assoluto/|title=Campione ai raggi x: Julio cesar, da riserva a protagonista assoluto|work=Notiziario Calciomercato |trans-title=Champions by x-ray: Julio Cesar, from reserve to absolute protagonist|publisher=Calcio Mercato|language=it|date=25 April 2012|access-date=15 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/il-volto-nuovo/julio-cesar-un-altro-imperatore-per-i-neroazzurri-15156|title=Julio Cesar, un altro imperatore per i neroazzurri|trans-title=Julio Cesar, another emperor for the neroazzurri|publisher=Tutto Mercato|language=it|author1=Michael Angelici|date=10 October 2005|access-date=15 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Primo_Piano/2009/02/26/marchegiani.shtml|title=Marchegiani: "Quando Julio era mia riserva al Chievo"|publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|author1=Nicola Cecere|date=26 February 2009|access-date=17 July 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2009/03/31/julio-cesar-adesso-il-migliore-il-brasile.html|title=Julio Cesar adesso è il migliore il Brasile esalta il Pelé dei portieri|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|author1=Andrea Sorrentino|date=31 March 2009|access-date=17 July 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/1716/champions-league/2011/04/05/2425885/julio-cesar-vs-manuel-neuer-champions-league-heahttps://www.goal.com/en/news/1716/champions-league/2011/04/05/2425885/julio-cesar-vs-manuel-neuer-champions-league-head-to-head-who-is-d-to-head-who-is- |title=Julio Cesar vs Manuel Neuer Champions League head to head: Who is the better goalkeeper? |publisher=Goal.com |last1=Garganese |first1=Carlo |last2=Whitney |first2=Clark |date=5 April 2011 |access-date=2 April 2021 }} A left-footed goalkeeper, he was also known for his ball skills and distribution, as well as for his penalty stopping abilities.{{cite web|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2012/aprile/25/Handa_Julio_intreccio_lungo_metri_ga_10_120425024.shtml|title=Handa-Julio, intreccio lungo 11 metri|trans-title=Handa-Julio, an 11 metre long tangle|publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|author1=Dalla Vite Matteo|date=25 April 2012|access-date=15 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it/napoli/notizie/sport/2008/27-novembre-2008/guanto-sfida-iezzo-vs-julio-140764946651.shtml|title=Guanto di sfida: Iezzo vs Julio Cesar|trans-title=Challenge of gloves: Iezzo vs Julio Cesar|publisher=Il Corriere della Sera|language=it|author1=Monica Scozzafava|date=27 November 2008|access-date=15 October 2015}}

Júlio César is a Roman Catholic.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/blogs/especial-blog/blog-da-copa/post/apos-milagre-nos-penaltis-julio-cesar-posa-com-imagem-de-santa-de-felipao.html|title=Após "milagre" nos pênaltis, Julio César posa com imagem de santa de Felipão – Blog Blog da Copa|date=30 June 2014 }} He married Brazilian model and actress Susana Werner at the Candelária Church.{{cite web|url=http://www.casamentoclick.com.br/report/o-casamento-suzana-werner-e-o-jogador-julio-cesar.html|title=O casamento de Suzana Werner e o jogador Júlio César|date=9 February 2023 }}{{cite web|url=http://quem.globo.com/edic/086/rwerner.htm|title=REVISTA QUEM – Edição 86|access-date=23 November 2014|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026155145/http://quem.globo.com/edic/086/rwerner.htm|url-status=dead}} Together, they have two children.{{cite news|last=Jones|first=John|title=Julio Cesar cleared for Arsenal transfer after agent confirms QPR exit|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/05/02/julio-cesar-cleared-for-arsenal-transfer-after-agent-confirms-qpr-exit-3710621/|access-date=2 May 2013|date=2 May 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2010/giugno/18/Basta_con_follie_Ora_Brasile_ga_10_100618052.shtml|title=Basta con le follie Ora è un Brasile formato famiglie|publisher=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|author=Andrea Elefante|date=18 June 2010|access-date=17 July 2017}} He is sponsored by Asics.{{cite web|url=http://www.talkfootball.co.uk/guides/asics_football_boots.html |title=Asics Football Boots |publisher=Talkfootball.co.uk |access-date=23 June 2012}}

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Flamengo{{cite news|title=JÚLIO CÉSAR, goleiro da Internazionale-Itália, Seleção Brasileira, ex- Chievo-Itália eFlamengo-RJ.|url=http://www.marcelodieguez.com.br/?secao=juliocesarespindola|publisher=marcelodieguez.com.br|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019060527/http://www.marcelodieguez.com.br/?secao=juliocesarespindola|archive-date=19 October 2014}}{{cite news|title=Júlio César|url=http://esporte.ig.com.br/futebol/julio-cesar/l1237865000819.html|work=esporte.ig.com.br|access-date=14 October 2014|archive-date=19 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019110229/http://esporte.ig.com.br/futebol/julio-cesar/l1237865000819.html|url-status=dead}}

• Copa dos Campeões: 2001
• Campeonato Carioca: 2000, 2001, 2004
• Taça Guanabara: 2001, 2004
• Taça Rio: 2000
• Copa dos Campeões Mundiais: 1997{{Cite web|url=http://acervosantosfc.com/copa-dos-campeoes-mundiais-1997/|title=Acervo Histórico do Santos FC {{!}} Copa dos Campeões Mundiais – 1997|last=FC|first=Acervo Histórico do Santos|website=Acervo Histórico do Santos FC|language=pt-BR|access-date=9 May 2018}}

Inter Milan

• Serie A: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10
• Coppa Italia: 2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2005,{{cite news|title=2nd ITALIAN SUPERCUP 2006|url=http://www.inter.it/en/palmares/26|publisher=Inter Milan|archive-date=29 December 2014|access-date=14 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229084323/http://www.inter.it/en/palmares/26|url-status=dead}} 2006,{{cite news|title=3rd ITALIAN SUPERCUP 2007|url=http://www.inter.it/en/palmares/29|publisher=Inter Milan|archive-date=29 December 2014|access-date=14 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229090450/http://www.inter.it/en/palmares/29|url-status=dead}} 2008, 2010{{cite news|title=Inter Milan win Italian Super Cup 3–1|url=http://worldsoccertalk.com/2010/08/21/inter-milan-win-italian-super-cup-3-1/|work=worldsoccertalk.com|date=21 August 2010|archive-date=27 September 2015|access-date=14 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927235847/http://worldsoccertalk.com/2010/08/21/inter-milan-win-italian-super-cup-3-1/|url-status=dead}}
• UEFA Champions League: 2009–10
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2010

Benfica

• Primeira Liga: 2014–15,{{cite web |url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga/17-05-2015/benfica-bicampeao-28-com-as-faixas-e-dois-a-espera |title=Benfica bicampeão: 28 com as faixas e dois à espera |language=pt |trans-title=Benfica back-to-back champion: 28 with the sashes and two await |last=Cunha |first=Pedro Jorge |date=17 May 2015 |publisher=Maisfutebol |access-date=19 May 2015}} 2015–16, 2016–17
• Taça de Portugal: 2016–17
• Taça da Liga: 2014–15
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2016

Brazil

• Copa América: 2004{{cite news|title=Toronto FC adds Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/tfc/2014/02/14/toronto_fc_adds_brazilian_keeper_julio_cesar.html|work=thestar.com|date=14 February 2014}}
• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2009, 2013

• Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year: 2008–09, 2009–10{{cite news|title=Oscar del Calcio: Inter sweep awards|url=http://www.football-italia.net/node/2313|work=football-italia.net|date=25 January 2011|quote=Julio Cesar was named Best Goalkeeper for the second time}}
• UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year: 2009–10
• ESM Team of the Year: 2009–10
• Pirata d'Oro (Internazionale Player Of The Year): 2010
• FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Glove Award: 2013{{cite news|title=FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Awards|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/awards/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090616071749/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/awards/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2009|publisher=FIFA.com}}
• FIFA Confederations Cup Dream Team: 2013{{cite news|title=Dream Team Game|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/dreamteam/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609002516/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/dreamteam/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 June 2013|publisher=FIFA.com}}
• Primeira Liga Best Goalkeeper: 2014–15
• Inter Milan Hall of Fame: 2020{{Cite web |url=https://www.inter.it/en/news/2020/07/15/inter-hall-of-fame-winners-2020.html|title=Julio Cesar, Bergomi, Cambiasso and Milito all enter into the nerazzurri Hall of Fame |website=Inter.it |access-date=15 July 2019|date=15 July 2019}}
• IFFHS CONMEBOL team of the decade 2011–2020{{cite web |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/921 |title=IFFHS MAN TEAM – CONMEBOL – OF THE DECADE 2011–2020 |work=IFFHS |date=26 January 2021 }}

• One of three Brazilian goalkeepers to be nominated for Ballon d'Or (shared with Dida and Alisson)
• Brazil national team record for most minutes without conceding a goal (581 minutes, set in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification)
• The Brazilian goalkeeper with most penalty saves in Serie A: 10 saves from 26 attempts{{cite web|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2012/aprile/25/Handa_Julio_intreccio_lungo_metri_ga_10_120425024.shtml|title=Handa-Julio, intreccio lungo 11 metri|trans-title=Handa-Julio, 11 meters long plot|publisher=Gazzetta.it|language=it|date=25 April 2012|access-date=6 November 2018}}
• The Brazilian goalkeeper with most clean-sheets in Serie A: 101 in 228 matches
• Most clean-sheets in a single Serie A season for Inter: 17 in 2009–10 season (shared with Samir Handanović){{cite web|url=https://sempreinter.com/2019/05/19/handanovic-on-verge-of-setting-new-clean-sheet-record-at-inter/|title=Handanovic On Verge Of Setting New Clean Sheet Record At Inter|publisher=Sempre Inter|date=19 May 2019|access-date=27 May 2019}}

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