Jefferson Cardoso facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jefferson Cardoso dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | February 15, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Brasiliense | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006 | São Vicente Atlético Clube | ||
| 2007–2008 | Jabaquara Atlético Clube | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Red Bull Brasil | 78 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | (0) |
| 2012 | Ituano | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Guaratinguetá | 5 | (0) |
| 2013 | Brasiliense | 2 | (0) |
| 2014– | Guarani | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 14, 2014 | |||
Jefferson Cardoso dos Santos (born February 15, 1986) is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a left defender. Currently, he plays for Guarani in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
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Who is Jefferson Cardoso dos Santos?
Jefferson Cardoso dos Santos is a professional football player. He was born in São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil. His birthday is on February 15, 1986. He is known for playing as a left defender. This means he helps protect his team's goal.
Early Football Days
Jefferson started his football journey in Brazil. He played for youth teams to learn the game. From 2006, he was with São Vicente Atlético Clube. Later, from 2007 to 2008, he played for Jabaquara Atlético Clube. These teams helped him develop his skills.
Starting His Professional Career
His professional career began in 2009. He joined Red Bull Brasil. He played many games for them. He appeared in 78 matches and scored 4 goals. This was a strong start to his career.
Playing in Europe
In 2011, Jefferson moved to Europe. He joined FC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. This was a big step for him. Playing in Europe is a dream for many Brazilian footballers. He played 8 games for the Austrian club.
Back in Brazil
After his time in Austria, Jefferson returned to Brazil in 2012. He played for a few different clubs. He joined Ituano first. Then he moved to Guaratinguetá Futebol. In 2013, he played for Brasiliense. He continues to play for Brazilian teams.
What Does a Left Defender Do?
A left defender is a very important position in football. Their main job is to stop the other team from scoring. They play on the left side of the field. They also help their team attack. They can run down the wing and cross the ball. This helps create chances for goals.
