Valdney facts for kids

Valdney Freitas da Matta, born on April 20, 1971, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He played as a striker, which is a player whose main job is to score goals for their team. Valdney spent part of his career playing for football clubs in Japan.

Valdney's Football Career

Valdney was a talented striker who played for two different clubs in Japan. He was known for his ability to score many goals. Let's look at his time with each team.

Playing for Kawasaki Frontale

In 1998, Valdney joined Kawasaki Frontale, a team in Japan. He had a very successful season with them. He played in 29 league games and scored an amazing 33 goals! This shows he was a very important player for his team. He also scored goals in other competitions like the Emperor's Cup and the J.League Cup. In total, he scored 36 goals in 36 games for Kawasaki Frontale that year.

Time with Oita Trinita

Later, in 2000, Valdney moved to another Japanese club, Oita Trinita. He played 10 league games for this team and scored 4 goals. He also scored one goal in the J.League Cup.

Career Totals

Overall, Valdney played 39 league games in Japan and scored 37 goals. When you add in cup games, he played 48 matches and scored 41 goals. These numbers show he was a strong goal-scorer during his time in Japanese football.

Valdney's Club Statistics

Here is a summary of Valdney's performance in club matches:

See also

In Spanish: Valdney Freitas da Matta para niños