Luizão made the move to Japan in 2003, joining the J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol. The Brazilian striker had a successful stint in Japan, scoring 22 goals in 52 appearances for the club. He helped Kashiwa Reysol win the Emperor's Cup in 2005 and was named the J1 League MVP in 2006.
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