Julio Cesar (born November 17, 1978 in Marinhao , Brazil) is a Brazilian football player who currently plays for Bolton Wanderers F.C. as a defender.

Having started his career in 1996 with Real Valladolid, for whom he continued playing for three years before being snapped up by Real Madrid. He won the UEFA Champions League with Madrid in 2000, but he found himself on his way again at the end of the season, first to A.C. Milan, then Real Sociedad, SL Benfica, and FK Austria Wien.

Cesar made his way from Spain to the Premiership, and immediately found form, debuting in a 4-1 victory over Charlton Athletic F.C.