Zé Roberto, real name José Roberto da Silva Júnior, (born July 6, 1974 in Ipiranga, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Bayern Munich. His current contract runs to June 30, 2006. He has stated that he will not re-sign with Bayern and will join a new club in the fall. He was part of the Brazil squad at the 1998 World Cup, and is on the roster for the 2006 World Cup.
He is a versatile, left-footed winger who is a deft dribbler and crosses the ball well. Ze is regarded as somewhat underrated, as he sometimes struggles to win a starting spot at Bayern Munich. However, he has earned a starting spot in the Selecao where he will cover the left flank.
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Honors
German championship 2003, 2005
German Cup 2003, 2005
German League Cup 2004
Spanish championship 1997
Spanish Supercup 1997
Copa América 1997, 1999
Confederations Cup 1997, 2005