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Personal information
Full name José Jadílson dos Santos Silva
Date of birth (1977-12-04) December 4, 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Maceió, Brazil
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Left Back
Team information
Current team
Pelotas
Youth career
1998–1999 CRB
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999 Portuguesa 4 (0)
2000–2001 Botafogo-SP
2001 Guarani 25 (0)
2002 Consadole Sapporo 17 (0)
2003 Fluminense 37 (2)
2004 Paraná
2004–2006 Goiás 103 (7)
2007−2008 São Paulo 7 (0)
2008 Cruzeiro (loan) 21 (1)
2009 Grêmio 9 (0)
2010 Goiás 7 (0)
2011 Grêmio Prudente
2011 Treze
2011 Anapolina 9 (0)
2012 CRB 31 (0)
2013− Pelotas
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

José Jadílson dos Santos Silva (born December 4, 1977), known simply as Jadílson, is a former professional Brazilian footballer. He played as a left back. Jadílson was born in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.

Meet Jadílson: A Brazilian Footballer

Jadílson is famous for his career as a football defender. A left back is a player who defends the left side of the field. They also help attack by running down the wing. This position requires speed, good passing, and strong tackling skills. Jadílson played for many different clubs throughout his career. Most of his career was spent playing in Brazil.

Jadílson's Football Journey

Jadílson started his football journey in the youth teams. From 1998 to 1999, he played for CRB. This is where he learned the basics of professional football. His talent soon led him to play for bigger teams.

Early Professional Years

In 1999, Jadílson joined Portuguesa. This was his first professional club. After that, he played for Botafogo-SP and Guarani. These early experiences helped him grow as a player. He gained valuable experience in Brazil's top leagues.

Playing in Japan

In 2002, Jadílson moved to Japan. He played for Consadole Sapporo in the J1 League. This was a big step in his career. Playing in a different country helped him adapt to new styles of football. He played 17 games for the Japanese club.

Back in Brazil

After his time in Japan, Jadílson returned to Brazil. He joined Fluminense in 2003. He played 37 games and scored 2 goals for them. He then moved to Goiás in 2004. This was a very successful period for him. He played over 100 games for Goiás. He scored 7 goals during his time there.

Top Brazilian Clubs

Jadílson also played for some of Brazil's biggest clubs. In 2007, he joined São Paulo. He then moved to Cruzeiro in 2008 on loan. He also played for Grêmio in 2009. These moves showed his skill and importance as a player. He continued to play for various Brazilian clubs until 2013.

Winning Big: Jadílson's Trophies

Jadílson had a successful career. He won several important championships with his teams. These wins are called "honours" in football.

Club Honours

  • Campeonato Goiano: In 2006, Jadílson helped Goiás win the Campeonato Goiano. This is a state championship in Brazil.
  • Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: In 2007, he was part of the São Paulo team that won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is Brazil's top national league. It's a very prestigious title.
  • Campeonato Mineiro: In 2008, Jadílson won the Campeonato Mineiro with Cruzeiro. This is another important state championship.

Personal Honours

Jadílson also received a special award for his individual performance.

  • Brazilian Silver Ball (Placar) - Best Left Back: In 2005, he was named the best left back. This award is given by Placar magazine. It shows he was one of the top players in his position.
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