Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Campeonato Nacional de Seniores | Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A | Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais | 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A |
Playing football mostly in his native state of Acre, Josiel came to prominence during the 2011 Campeonato Acriano, playing for Atlético Clube Juventus, when he was voted the best player of the season, while also sharing the top scorer title alongside Nilton Goiano with 11 goals.