Jocivalter Liberato (born 6 May 1979), known as just Jocivalter, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Jocivalter started his career at São Paulo state club Guarani, which he played twice in 1999 Copa do Brasil and 1999 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
In 2001, he was signed by Liga de Honra club Aves, which he played one season and scored 8 league goals. In 2002âÂÂ03 season, he was signed by Primeira Liga club Boavista F.C. The club later sold a portion of the economic rights of Jocivalter to an investment fund for cash and would gave the fund that portion of transfer revenue. He scored in his European debut against Hibernians, a 3âÂÂ3 draw. He also played 6 matches in 2002âÂÂ03 UEFA Cup, scored a brace.
In 2004âÂÂ05 season he was loaned to Liga de Honra for Varzim. In January 2006 he returned to Brazil, signed a 1-year contract with Portuguesa and played in 2006 Campeonato Paulista scored 1 goal. In August 2006 he returned to Portugal for Aves.
In 2007âÂÂ08 season he left for Cyprus, played for Alki Larnaca and Atromitos Yeroskipou. In 2009âÂÂ10 season, he returned to Portugal again, for Portuguese Second Division club Moreirense.
Jocivalter took part in the 1999 South American Youth Championship.