Jeferson (footballer, born 1972) facts for kids
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jeferson Antonio Alves Dupin | ||
Date of birth | October 19, 1972 | ||
Place of birth | Brazil | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000 | Montedio Yamagata | 12 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Jeferson Antonio Alves Dupin is a former football player from Brazil. He was born on October 19, 1972. During his professional career, he played as a Midfielder.
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Meet Jeferson Dupin
Early Life in Brazil
Jeferson was born in Brazil. Like many kids there, he loved football from a young age. He worked very hard to become a professional player.
Playing in Japan
In the year 2000, Jeferson played for a Japanese football club. This team was called Montedio Yamagata. They play in the J2 League, which is a professional football league in Japan.
During his time with Montedio Yamagata, Jeferson played in 12 league games. He scored one goal for his team in the J2 League. He also played in one game for the J.League Cup. This is another important football competition in Japan.
What Does a Midfielder Do?
A midfielder is a very important position in football. Midfielders play in the middle of the field. They help their team in many ways. They help defend their own goal. They also help attack the other team's goal. Midfielders need to be good at passing the ball. They also need to be good at tackling to win the ball back. They run a lot during a game!
See also
In Spanish: Jeferson para niños