Former Israeli League Star Josué Excels in Brazil's Top Football League at 35

Josué, the 35-year-old Portuguese footballer and former standout in Israel, is currently thriving in Brazil's top-tier league with Coritiba. On the weekend, Coritiba secured a 2-1 victory over Chapecoense, moving the team to eighth place in the standings. Josué assisted the opening goal with a corner kick to Thiago Kozzer, marking a historic achievement for the club. With this assist, Josué has matched the club record for most assists in a single season, tallying eight assists in 20 league appearances. If he provides one more assist, he will hold the record outright.

Brazilian media highlighted the significance of Josué's contribution, noting that nearly half of Coritiba's total 17 assists this season come from him. He is described as "the brain behind the creation," with an influence extending well beyond just assists. Statistical analysis shows Josué has completed 934 passes this season, nearly 300 more than the next highest player on the team. He is responsible for 22.2% of all passes that led to shots, underlining his central role in the team's offensive play.