Sandro (footballer, born 1980) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sandro Cardoso dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | March 22, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Portuguesa | ||
| 2000–2002 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 52 | (25) |
| 2003–2004 | JEF United Ichihara | 45 | (17) |
| 2005–2007 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 41 | (6) |
| 2007 | → Chunnam Dragons (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Changsha Ginde | 36 | (6) |
| 2009 | FC Thun | 13 | (5) |
| 2009 | Shandong Luneng Taishan | 15 | (2) |
| 2010 | Changsha Ginde | 28 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 March 2010 | |||
Sandro Cardoso dos Santos, known simply as Sandro, is a Brazilian football player. He was born on March 22, 1980. Sandro played as a forward, which means he was usually trying to score goals.
He was part of the U-19 Brazil national football team. In 2001, he was the top scorer in the K-League, a major football league. Sandro scored the winning goal in the 2001 AFC Champions League Final. This was a very important match against Jubilo Iwata.
In July 2009, Sandro joined Shandong Luneng Taishan. He scored his first goal for them on August 26, 2009. Later, in February 2010, Sandro moved back to Changsha Ginde.
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Sandro's Playing Style
Sandro was known for his strong physical abilities on the field. He also had unique individual skills, which are common for Brazilian players. These skills helped him get past the other team's defense. He was very good at taking his chances to score goals.
Sandro's Football Journey
Starting in Brazil: Portuguesa
Sandro began his football career in Brazil in 1998. He played for a team called Portuguesa. Because he was very young, he did not play in many main games. He mostly played for the U-18 team and in reserve matches.
Playing in Korea: Suwon Samsung Bluewings
In 2000, Sandro moved to Korea to play for Suwon Samsung Bluewings. The team was looking for new attacking players. Sandro was not the main player they expected to be great. However, he quickly showed how good he was. He scored four goals in eight games in the regular league. The other new player did not do as well.
Because of his good performance, Suwon decided to keep Sandro permanently. In the 2000 Adidas Cup, he scored one goal in three games. This helped his team win the cup.
The year 2001 was a big year for Sandro. His coach, Kim Ho, trusted him a lot. Sandro, along with Ko Jong-soo and Dennis, formed a strong attacking group. He scored 13 goals and made three assists in 22 league games. This made him the top scorer in the K-League.
Sandro also did very well in international games. In the 2001 Asian Club Championship final, he scored the winning goal. This helped Suwon win the championship. He also helped the team win the Asian Super Cup.
Sandro continued his strong performance in 2002. He played 22 games, scoring eight goals and making seven assists. Suwon won the FA Cup for the first time that year, and Sandro played a big part in it. After this, Sandro moved to Japan in 2003.
Playing in Japan: JEF United Ichihara
Sandro continued to play well in Japan. In 2003, he scored 8 goals in 23 games. The next year, 2004, he scored 9 goals in 22 games. After his time in Japan, Sandro wanted to return to Korea. So, Suwon Samsung Bluewings brought him back to their team.
Back in Korea: Return to Suwon Samsung Bluewings
When Sandro returned to Suwon, fans had high hopes for him. He was part of a new attacking group with Kim Dae-ui and Nadson. However, the team's playing style had changed. Sandro found it harder to score goals. In 2005, he scored only three goals in 22 games. In 2006, he scored three goals in 11 games. Because of this, Suwon decided to transfer him to another team, Jeonnam Dragons.
Short Time at Jeonnam Dragons
Sandro joined Jeonnam Dragons in the second half of 2006. He scored three goals in 10 games. Jeonnam decided to sign him permanently for 2007. However, Sandro struggled to find his best form. He scored only one goal in four games. After this, Sandro left Korean football.
Playing for Other Teams
After leaving Korea, Sandro moved to China. He played for Changsha Ginde in the Chinese Super League from 2007. He scored 6 goals in 36 games over two seasons. In 2009, he also played for FC Thun in Switzerland. There, he scored five goals in 13 games.
Sandro then returned to China to play for Shandong Luneng Taishan in 2009. He scored two goals in 15 games. He later moved back to Changsha Ginde in 2010, scoring five goals in 28 games. He then scored three goals in four games before retiring from football.
Club Statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2003 | JEF United Ichihara | J1 League | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 11 |
| 2004 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 11 | ||
| Total | 45 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 22 | ||
Awards and Achievements
Sandro won several awards and championships during his career:
- K-League Top Scorer : 2001
- K-League Best XI : 2001
- Korean FA Cup : 2002
- Korean League Cup : 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005
- Korean Super Cup : 1999, 2000, 2005
- Asian Club Championship : 2001, 2002
- Asian Super Cup : 2001, 2002
See also
In Spanish: Sandro Cardoso dos Santos para niños
