Career
He played right-back mainly with Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and the Brazilian national team In his prime, he was named the best right-backs in the world by Fédération internationale de football association. He is currently assistant coach at Botafogo. Josimar was born in Rio de Janeiro.
He played three times during the 1986 Football World Cup after an injury to first choice right back Édson.
His two goals for Brazil were memorable, and were scored in his first two international matches, in that tournament. Josimar"s son, Josimar Junior., played for Botafogo youth teams.
In the end of 2006, he moved to Cruzeiro and then later to Vasco in mid February 2008 by signing a 3 year deal until the end of 2010. Club International Individual.