Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Ã lber Giovane de Souza , simply Ã lber ( born 23 July 1972 in Londrina , ParanÃ ) , is a retired Brazilian footballer , who played as a striker .
Simplified: Ã lber Giovane ( born 23 July 1972 ) is a former Brazilian football player .