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 is a Brazilian footballer born on February 15, 1986. He is known for playing as a left defender. As of July 2025, he has played for several clubs throughout his career, including Guarani and Brasiliense.
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What is a Left Defender?
A left defender is a very important position in football. This player usually stays on the left side of the field. Their main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They also help their own team attack by running down the side of the field and passing the ball. It takes a lot of skill and speed to be a good left defender.
Jefferson's Early Career
Jefferson started his football journey in Brazil. He played for youth teams like São Vicente Atlético Clube in 2006. After that, from 2007 to 2008, he played for Jabaquara Atlético Clube. These early years helped him develop his skills and get ready for professional football.
Playing for Professional Clubs
Jefferson began his professional career in 2009 with Red Bull Brasil. He played many games for them, appearing in 78 matches and scoring 4 goals. This was a significant part of his early professional years.
Moving to Europe
In 2011, Jefferson moved to Europe to play for FC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. Playing in a different country is a big step for any footballer. He played 8 games for them during his time there.
Back in Brazil
After his time in Austria, Jefferson returned to Brazil in 2012. He played for a few different clubs that year. These included Ituano and Guaratinguetá. He continued to play as a defender, helping his teams.
Later Career
In 2013, Jefferson joined Brasiliense. He played 2 games for them. Later, in 2014, he moved to Guarani. He has been with Guarani since then, continuing his career in Brazilian football.
