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Ewerthon celebrating a goal for Terek Grozny in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ewerthon Henrique de Souza | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward Right winger |
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| Youth career | |||
| Corinthians | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2001 | Corinthians | 31 | (7) |
| 2000 | → Rio Branco (loan) | 22 | (8) |
| 2001–2005 | Borussia Dortmund | 119 | (47) |
| 2005–2010 | Zaragoza | 111 | (48) |
| 2007 | → VfB Stuttgart (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 2008 | → Espanyol (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 2010 | Palmeiras | 29 | (8) |
| 2011 | Terek Grozny | 6 | (1) |
| 2012 | Al Ahli | 5 | (0) |
| 2012 | América-MG | 12 | (3) |
| 2014 | Atlético Sorocaba | 8 | (1) |
| Total | 362 | (125) | |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Brazil | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ewerthon Henrique de Souza (born on 10 June 1981) is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played as a centre forward or right winger. Ewerthon was known for his speed, clever moves, and powerful long-range shots. He played for many clubs in Brazil, Germany, Spain, Russia, and Qatar. He also played seven times for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the squad for the 2001 Copa América and finished as a runner-up in the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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Ewerthon's Club Journey
Starting at Corinthians
Ewerthon began his football career in 1999 at the Brazilian club Corinthians in São Paulo. He played thirteen games and scored three goals. In 1999, he was loaned to Rio Branco, where he scored eight goals in twenty-eight games. By the end of 1999, he helped Corinthians win both the Brasileirão and Campeonato Paulista titles.
In the 2000 season, Ewerthon formed a strong attacking duo with Luizão. He helped his team win the FIFA Club World Championship. Even after an injury in August, he returned to play the next month. For the 2000 season, Ewerthon played twenty-two games and scored eight goals.
At the start of the 2001 season, Ewerthon continued to play regularly in attack. He scored two goals in a big 5–0 win against Santos in March 2001. Before leaving Corinthians, he had played sixteen games and scored seven goals. His impressive play, even at a young age, caught the eye of many European clubs.
Time at Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund was one of the European clubs interested in Ewerthon. On 22 September 2001, he signed a five-year contract with the German club. The transfer reportedly cost €7.5 million.
Ewerthon made an instant impact in his first game for Borussia Dortmund. On 29 September 2001, he scored a goal and helped set up another for Jan Koller, as Dortmund won 2–1 against St. Pauli. In the next match, he helped set up the first goal and then scored himself in a 2–1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. He quickly became a regular player under coach Matthias Sammer. Ewerthon scored three goals in three matches between November and December 2001. His goals helped Dortmund win the Bundesliga title for the sixth time in the 2001–02 season.
In the UEFA Cup competition, Ewerthon scored two goals in the knockout stages. He also set up two goals in the first leg of the semi-final against AC Milan, which Dortmund won 4–0. Dortmund reached the UEFA Cup Final but lost 3–2 to Feyenoord. By the end of the 2001–02 season, Ewerthon had played thirty-four games and scored twelve goals.
For the 2002–03 season, Ewerthon started strong, scoring three goals in the first five league games. He continued to be a key player. He made his Champions League debut in September 2002. In October 2002, he scored two goals in a 4–1 win against Werder Bremen. By the end of 2002, he had scored nine goals. He added two more goals later in the season, including one against rivals Schalke 04. He played forty-eight games and scored eleven goals in all competitions that season.
In the 2003–04 season, Ewerthon remained a starter. He scored his first goal of the season in the UEFA Cup against Club Brugge. His first league goal came in September 2003, where he scored and assisted in a 2–1 win over Werder Bremen. He scored six more goals by the end of 2003, including two against Hannover 96. In February 2004, he scored two goals against 1860 Munich and then another in a 1–0 win over 1. FC Köln. He scored five more goals later in the season against teams like Bayern Munich and Hertha BSC. Despite missing three games, Ewerthon played thirty-nine games and scored nineteen goals in all competitions.
Before the 2004–05 season, there were rumors that Ewerthon might leave Dortmund, but he stayed. He started the season well, scoring the first two league goals for his team. He continued to be a regular starter. He scored five goals in September, including two against FC Bayern Munich. In March 2005, he scored his first goal in five months, in a 3–2 win over Hamburger SV. He followed this by scoring and assisting in a 2–1 win over Hertha BSC in April 2005. He played thirty-three games and scored twelve goals that season.
By the summer of 2005, Ewerthon's time at Borussia Dortmund was very successful. In four seasons, he played 156 games and scored an impressive 59 goals.
Moving to Real Zaragoza
Ewerthon's time in German football ended when he moved to the Spanish club Real Zaragoza on 8 July 2005. He signed a five-year contract.
He made his Real Zaragoza debut in the first game of the season, a 0–0 draw against Atlético Madrid. In September 2005, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Valencia. Ewerthon scored seven goals in six matches between November 2005 and January 2006. This included scoring two goals in two different games. He quickly became a regular starter and scored goals often. In January 2006, in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against FC Barcelona, Ewerthon scored two goals as Real Zaragoza won 4–2. Then, in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid in February 2006, he scored two more goals in a huge 6–1 win. In March 2006, he scored two goals again in a 3–1 league win over Real Sociedad. He scored two goals against Espanyol in April 2006, one in the Copa del Rey Final (which they lost 4–1) and another in a league draw. In his first season in Spain, he played forty-six games and scored twenty goals. He was the club's second-highest scorer that season.
In the 2006–07 season, Ewerthon started well, scoring against Deportivo de La Coruña and Mallorca. He wanted to score even more goals than the previous season. However, with new players joining, his chances to play regularly became less frequent. He also dealt with some injuries. Despite this, Ewerthon scored two goals in two matches in November 2006. He scored again in March 2007 in a 3–2 win over Real Sociedad. In April 2007, he scored two goals in a 2–0 win against Celta de Vigo. By the end of the season, Ewerthon had scored seven goals in thirty-four games.
For the 2008–09 season, Real Zaragoza had been relegated to the second division (Segunda División). Ewerthon decided to stay with the club. He started the season strongly, scoring four goals in three matches in September 2008, including two against Real Sociedad. He also served as the team captain several times. After missing two games due to injury, he scored on his return in October 2008. He then scored five goals in three matches, including two goals in two different games. He continued his scoring form with four goals in four matches in early 2009. After another injury, he scored eight more goals, including three games where he scored two goals. Ewerthon helped his team get promoted back to La Liga after just one season in the second division. He scored twenty-eight goals in thirty-seven games that season.
In the 2009–10 season, Ewerthon missed the first four league games due to a suspension. He returned in September 2009 in a 3–0 win against Getafe. He scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 loss against Atlético Madrid. However, he struggled to keep his starting spot due to injuries and being on the substitute bench. Before he left, Ewerthon played thirteen games and scored two goals for Zaragoza in the 2009–10 season.
Loan Spells and Later Clubs
Loan to VfB Stuttgart
After Real Zaragoza signed another Brazilian player, Ewerthon was loaned to the German Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart in July 2007. He made his Stuttgart debut in August 2007. A month later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win over Energie Cottbus. However, he mostly played as a substitute and scored only once in eighteen games. His loan spell ended early in January 2008.
Loan to RCD Espanyol
Ewerthon was then loaned by Zaragoza to RCD Espanyol until the end of the season. He scored in his Espanyol debut in February 2008, in a 2–1 loss against Recreativo de Huelva. However, he often started on the substitute bench and also faced injuries. He played eight games and scored once for Espanyol before returning to Zaragoza.
Palmeiras
In February 2010, Ewerthon left Real Zaragoza and signed with the Brazilian club Palmeiras. He hoped to restart his career there.
He made his Palmeiras debut in the first game of the season, a 1–0 win against Vitória. In May 2010, Ewerthon scored his first goals for the team in a 4–2 win over Grêmio. He scored two goals in two matches in August 2010. In September 2010, he scored his sixth goal of the season against Grêmio. He suffered a knee injury in September 2010 and was out for a month. He returned in November 2010.
By the end of the 2010 season, Ewerthon had played twenty-nine games and scored eight goals for Palmeiras. He was released by the club in January 2011.
Terek Grozny and Al Ahli
On 17 July 2011, Ewerthon signed a one-year contract with Terek Grozny in the Russian Premier League. He scored in his first game for the Russian club, though they lost 2–6 to Dynamo Moscow. After six months, his contract was ended. He played six games and scored once for the team.
In January 2012, Ewerthon joined the Qatari club Al Ahli on a six-month contract. After playing five games, Ewerthon left Al Ahli at the end of the 2011–12 season, planning to return to Brazil.
América-MG
Ewerthon returned to Brazil in August 2012, joining América-MG. He made his debut in September 2012 in a 0–0 draw. In a later game, he received a red card. He scored on his return from suspension in September 2012. Ewerthon went on to score two more goals for the team.
By the end of the 2012 season, he had played twelve games and scored three goals for América-MG. It was announced that he would be leaving the club.
Atlético Sorocaba
After a year away from football, Ewerthon signed a contract with Atlético Sorocaba on 13 January 2014.
He made his debut five days later in a 1–0 loss against Rio Claro. Ewerthon scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 loss against Palmeiras in January 2014. He officially ended his playing career on 1 May 2014, after playing eight games for the team.
Ewerthon's International Career
Ewerthon's strong performances in club football led to him being called up to the Brazilian national side for the first time in April 2001. He made his Brazil debut on 25 April 2001, in a 1–1 draw against Peru. He played two more games for Brazil by the end of that year.
In the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Ewerthon was selected for the squad because of his great play at Borussia Dortmund. He played four games in the tournament, including the final against Mexico, which Brazil lost 1–0. During his four years at Borussia Dortmund, he played seven times for Brazil between July 2001 and July 2003, but he did not score any goals for the national team.
Career Achievements
Corinthians
- Brasileirão: 1999
- Campeonato Paulista: 1999, 2001
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2000
Borussia Dortmund
- Bundesliga: 2001–02
- UEFA Cup runners-up: 2001–02
Brazil U-20
- South American Youth Championship: 2001
Real Zaragoza
- Copa del Rey runners-up: 2005–06
Individual Awards
- South American Youth Championship top scorer: 2001 (6 goals)
- Copa Del Rey top scorer: 2005–06
See also
In Spanish: Ewerthon para niños
