Ewerthon

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Ewerthon

| image = Ewerthon_2011.jpg

| image_size = 200px

| caption = Ewerthon celebrating a goal for Terek Grozny in 2011

| fullname = Ewerthon Henrique de Souza

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|6|10|df=y}}

| birth_place = São Paulo, Brazil

| height = 1.72 m{{cite web | url = http://www.rcdespanyol.com/ingles/index.php?modulo=jugador&jugador=2610&Amenu=jugador | title = Official club profile | publisher = RCDespanyol.com | access-date = 29 January 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110715161553/http://www.rcdespanyol.com/ingles/index.php?modulo=jugador&jugador=2610&Amenu=jugador | archive-date = 15 July 2011 | url-status = dead }}

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| position = Centre forward
Right winger

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Corinthians

| years1 = 1998–2001

| clubs1 = Corinthians

| caps1 = 31

| goals1 = 7

| years2 = 2000

| clubs2 = → Rio Branco (loan)

| caps2 = 22

| goals2 = 8

| years3 = 2001–2005

| clubs3 = Borussia Dortmund

| caps3 = 119

| goals3 = 47

| years4 = 2005–2010

| clubs4 = Zaragoza

| caps4 = 111

| goals4 = 48

| years5 = 2007

| clubs5 = → VfB Stuttgart (loan)

| caps5 = 11

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2008

| clubs6 = → Espanyol (loan)

| caps6 = 8

| goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2010

| clubs7 = Palmeiras

| caps7 = 29

| goals7 = 8

| years8 = 2011

| clubs8 = Terek Grozny

| caps8 = 6

| goals8 = 1

| years9 = 2012

| clubs9 = Al Ahli

| caps9 = 5

| goals9 = 0

| years10 = 2012

| clubs10 = América-MG

| caps10 = 12

| goals10 = 3

| years11 = 2014

| clubs11 = Atlético Sorocaba

| caps11 = 8

| goals11 = 1

| totalcaps = 362

| totalgoals = 125

| nationalyears1 = 2001–2003

| nationalteam1 = Brazil

| nationalcaps1 = 7

| nationalgoals1 = 0

}}

Ewerthon Henrique de Souza (born 10 June 1981) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre forward or right winger. He was best known for his pace, trickery and long shots, and played for clubs in Brazil, Germany, Spain, Russia and Qatar. He made seven appearances for the Brazil national team and was selected for the 2001 Copa América and the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing as runner-up in the latter.

Three years after his retirement, The Versed wrote a report in 2017 about Ewerthon: "he was a forgotten entity on the continent, but for a while at the start of the millennium, he looked destined for the top. Sadly, as is the case with a fair number of South American migrants, he faded into footballing obscurity".{{cite news|title=Ewerthon: Borussia Dortmund's brilliant Brazilian who should never have left|url=https://www.theversed.com/51227/ewerthon-borussia-dortmunds-brilliant-brazillian-who-should-never-have-left/|publisher=The Versed|date=23 June 2017|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Club career

=Corinthians=

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Ewerthon began his career at Brazilian club Corinthians in 1999, where he made thirteen appearances and scoring three times. Around at some point in 1999, Ewerthon was loaned out to Rio Branco, where he scored eight times in twenty–eight appearances. At the end of the 1999 season, he helped the side win both Brasileirão and Campeonato Paulista.{{cite news|title=Corinthians 100 anos: os Paulistas dos anos 90 e 2000|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/brasileiro-serie-a/corinthians-100-anos-os-paulistas-dos-anos-90-e-2000,059a0cc41b3aa310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=1 September 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}}

In the 2000 season, Ewerthon formed a striking partnership with Luizão.{{cite news|title=Corinthians ataca com Ewerthon e Luizăo|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2000/10/24/145.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=24 October 2000|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite suffering an injury around August, he returned to the starting lineup the following month.{{cite news|title=Marcelinho e Éwerthon desfalcam Corinthians|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2000/08/18/165.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=18 August 2000|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Vadăo critica marcaçăo no Corinthians|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2000/09/29/117.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=29 September 2000|access-date=5 June 2019}} He helped them win the FIFA Club World Championship.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon faz elogios ao Corinthians|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,ewerthon-faz-elogios-ao-corinthians,20010327p46138|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=27 March 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} At the end of the 2000 season, Ewerthon made twenty–two appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2001 season, Ewerthon scored twice, in a 5–0 win over Santos on 18 March 2001.{{cite news|title=Corinthians ressurge com goleada no Santos|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/03/18/063.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=18 March 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} He continued to be in a first team regular, playing in the attacking position.{{cite news|title=Zé Elias compara Corinthians de 95 com o atual|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/06/08/153.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=8 June 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Corinthians vê jogo de risco no ABC|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,corinthians-ve-jogo-de-risco-no-abc,20010223p44974|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=23 February 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Luxemburgo põe Gil no lugar de Luizão|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,luxemburgo-poe-gil-no-lugar-de-luizao,20010330p46246|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=30 March 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} By the time of his departure, Ewerthon made sixteen appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.

Despite his young age, he impressed many fans and pundits in Brazil and attracted the attention of European clubs.{{cite news|title=Corinthians não quer o zagueiro Fabão, diz procurador|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/07/24/065.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=24 July 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Citadini diz que seus menudos săo melhores que os do Morumbi|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/03/23/020.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=23 March 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon está a um passo do Beti|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/08/26/072.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=26 August 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}

=Borussia Dortmund=

Borussia Dortmund were one of the clubs chasing his signature, and on 22 September 2001, Ewerthon signed for the club, signing a five–year contract.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon: Vertrag bis 2006|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon_vertrag-bis-2006-253361/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=24 September 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon übt Druck aus|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-uebt-druck-aus-253543/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 September 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} The move reportedly cost €7.5 million.{{cite news|title=Fünf-Jahres-Vertrag für Brasilianer Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/fuenf-jahres-vertrag-fuer-brasilianer-ewerthon-253289/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=22 September 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Ewerthon made an immediate impact on his Borussia Dortmund debut when he scored and set up a goal for Jan Koller, who in return set up a goal for him, as Borussia Dortmund won 2–1 against St. Pauli on 29 September 2001.{{cite news|title=Borussia glänzte nur eine Halbzeit|url=https://www.kicker.de/st-pauli-gegen-dortmund-2001-bundesliga-540679/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=29 September 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} In a follow–up match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Ewerthon set up the club's first goal of the season before earning himself a scoresheet, in a 2–1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.{{cite news|title=BVB bewies Klasse|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-dortmund-2001-bundesliga-540691/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 October 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} Since joining the club, he quickly became a first team regular under the management of Matthias Sammer.{{cite news|title=Niebaum zeigt sich unzufrieden|url=https://www.kicker.de/niebaum-zeigt-sich-unzufrieden-254849/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=22 October 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Der König der Samba-Tänzer|url=https://www.kicker.de/der-koenig-der-samba-taenzer-259231/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 January 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Der Kampf um (in) Kehl|url=https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/257611/artikel_der-kampf-um-(in)-kehl.html|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=11 December 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon then scored three goals in three matches between 17 November 2001 and 1 December 2001.{{cite news|title=Dortmund nutzt die "Löwen"-Patzer|url=https://www.kicker.de/muenchen-gegen-dortmund-2001-bundesliga-540719/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 November 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Brasilianer erfüllen Meiers Vorgabe|url=https://www.kicker.de/brasilianer-erfuellen-meiers-vorgabe-256787/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=26 November 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Dortmund bestach durch Kaltschnäuzigkeit|url=https://www.kicker.de/koeln-gegen-dortmund-2001-bundesliga-540743/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=1 December 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} Later in the 2001–02 season, his goals helped the club secure the Bundesliga title for the sixth time in their history.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon brach den Bann|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-rostock-2002-bundesliga-540799/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=6 February 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Traumtor durch Oude Kamphuis|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-schalke-2002-bundesliga-540816/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=16 February 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Sammers Glücksgriff mit Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-bremen-2002-bundesliga-540912/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=4 May 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} During the UEFA Cup campaign, Ewerthon scored two times in the knockout stage against Lille and Slovan Liberec.{{cite news|title=Glückliches Remis für den BVB|url=https://www.kicker.de/lille-gegen-dortmund-2002-europa-league-562620/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 February 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Dortmund dreht nach der Pause auf|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-liberec-2002-europa-league-562641/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 March 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} In the first leg semi-final of the UEFA Cup, Ewerthon set up two goals during the match, in a 4–0 win over AC Milan.{{cite news|title=Amoroso war der Held des Abends|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-milan-2002-europa-league-565813/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=4 April 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite losing 3–1 in the second leg, they reached the UEFA Cup final and played in the UEFA Cup Final which Dortmund lost 3–2 to Feyenoord at their opponents' De Kuip ground in Rotterdam.{{cite news|title=Dortmund mit Müh und Not|url=https://www.kicker.de/milan-gegen-dortmund-2002-europa-league-565811/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=11 April 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord seal Uefa Cup win|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/uefa_cup/1973191.stm|access-date=6 March 2014|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=8 May 2002}} After the match, German newspaper Kicker said about his performance: “Did not enter the game at all, offensively without effect, was replaced. The only sign of life: When he initiated the counterattack, which led to the penalty.”{{cite news|title=Die Einzelkritik|url=https://www.kicker.de/die-einzelkritik-265370/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 May 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} At the end of the 2001–02 season, Ewerthon went on to make thirty–four appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions.

In the 2002–03 season, Ewerthon started the season well when he scored three times in the first five league matches of the season.{{cite news|title=Neuendorf bestraft die Borussia Dortmund|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-hertha-2002-bundesliga-572164/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 August 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Borussia Dortmund ringt Stuttgart nieder|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-stuttgart-2002-bundesliga-572182/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=24 August 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon schlug zurück|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-schalke-2002-bundesliga-572200/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=14 September 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} He continued to establish himself in the starting eleven for the side.{{cite news|title=Meier investiert in Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/meier-investiert-in-ewerthon-272640/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=30 September 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon boxt Amoroso raus|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-boxt-amoroso-raus-274094/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 October 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Sammers "sanfte Rotation" bringt mehr Stehvermögen|url=https://www.kicker.de/sammers-sanfte-rotation-bringt-mehr-stehvermoegen-272897/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=4 October 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon made his Champions League debut on 17 September 2002, starting the match before being substituted in the 72nd minute, in a 2–0 loss against Arsenal.{{cite news|title=Ljungberg schloss Traumkombination ab|url=https://www.kicker.de/arsenal-gegen-dortmund-2002-champions-league-606406/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 September 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 26 October 2002, he scored a brace, in a 4–1 win over Werder Bremen.{{cite news|title=Der BVB konterte Werder eiskalt aus|url=https://www.kicker.de/bremen-gegen-dortmund-2002-bundesliga-572240/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=26 October 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} By the end of 2002, Ewerthon scored nine goals for the side in the 2002–03 season so far.{{cite news|title=Note 6: Amoroso von der Rolle|url=https://www.kicker.de/note-6_amoroso-von-der-rolle-276002/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 December 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Die Elf der Hinrunde|url=https://www.kicker.de/die-elf-der-hinrunde-276986/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=23 December 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Der Kampf um Klose|url=https://www.kicker.de/der-kampf-um-klose-276344/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 November 2002|access-date=5 June 2019}} He then added two more goals later in the 2002–03 season, including one against rivals, Schalke 04.{{cite news|title=Bastürk flog früh vom Platz|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-leverkusen-2003-bundesliga-572325/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 February 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Schalke und BVB mit Doppelschlag|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-dortmund-2003-bundesliga-572353/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=22 February 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, later in the 2002–03 season, Ewerthon's goal scoring form soon drought and struggled to score a goal.{{cite news|title=Müder Ewerthon ist Sammers Sorgenkind|url=https://www.kicker.de/mueder-ewerthon-ist-sammers-sorgenkind-282642/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=5 May 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title="Notfalls gehen wir den Spielern an den Geldbeutel"|url=https://www.kicker.de/notfalls-gehen-wir-den-spielern-an-den-geldbeutel-283775/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=30 May 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite missing one league matches during the 2002–03 season, he went on to make forty–eight appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Sammers große Irrtümer|url=https://www.kicker.de/sammers-grosse-irrtuemer-282342/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=28 April 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Die am häufigsten ausgewählten Spieler|url=https://www.kicker.de/die-am-haeufigsten-ausgewaehlten-spieler-283679/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 May 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}

In the 2003–04 season, Ewerthon continued to remain in the starting eleven for the side.{{cite news|title=Addo macht den einzigen Punkt - für Ehrlichkeit|url=https://www.kicker.de/addo-macht-den-einzigen-punkt---fuer-ehrlichkeit-287216/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=25 August 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ärger um Ewerthon droht|url=https://www.kicker.de/aerger-um-ewerthon-droht-290657/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 November 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon und Frings: Das perfekte Paar|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-und-frings_das-perfekte-paar-294608/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=16 February 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} He started the season well when he scored his first goal of the season against Club Brugge in the second leg third round of the UEFA Cup, but lost in the penalty shootout.{{cite news|title=Am Ende triumphierte Brügge|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-club-bruegge-2003-champions-league-qualifikation-634957/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 August 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} His first league goal came on 13 September 2003, where he scored and set up one of the goals, in a 2–1 win over Werder Bremen.{{cite news|title=Glücklicher Erfolg für den BVB|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-bremen-2003-bundesliga-635105/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 September 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} During the match, Ewerthon caused an unprofessional conduct, leading the German FA fining him for €1000.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon muss 1000 Euro Strafe zahlen|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-muss-1000-euro-strafe-zahlen-289591/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 October 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} He went on to add six more goals for the side by the end of 2003, including a brace against Hannover 96.{{cite news|title=Arbeitssieg für Dortmund|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-freiburg-2003-bundesliga-635123/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 September 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Dortmund mit Kantersieg gegen Hannover|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-hannover-2003-bundesliga-635141/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 October 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title="Joker" Senesie weckt den BVB|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-sochaux-2003-europa-league-659135/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=6 November 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 15 February 2004, Ewerthon scored a brace, in a 2–0 win over 1860 Munich, followed up by scoring in a 1–0 win over 1. FC Köln.{{cite news|title=Stranzl-Notbremse nimmt "Löwen" aus dem Spiel|url=https://www.kicker.de/muenchen-gegen-dortmund-2004-bundesliga-635240/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=15 February 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon hält BVB auf Kurs|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-koeln-2004-bundesliga-635247/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=22 February 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} Towards the end of the 2003–04 season, he was involved in an altercation with his teammate compatriot Evanílson.{{cite news|title=Handfester Streit der Brasilianer Evanilson und Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/handfester-streit-der-brasilianer-evanilson-und-ewerthon-298048/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=29 April 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon later added five more goals to his tally this season, scoring against Bayern Munich, Hansa Rostock, Hertha BSC (twice) and Borussia Mönchengladbach.{{cite news|title=Gambino avanciert zum Matchwinner|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-bayern-2004-bundesliga-635320/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 April 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Dortmund erköpft Sieg gegen Rostock|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-rostock-2004-bundesliga-635336/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=30 April 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Hertha nimmt Dortmund auseinander|url=https://www.kicker.de/hertha-gegen-dortmund-2004-bundesliga-635348/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=8 May 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Koller besorgt die Entscheidung|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-mgladbach-2004-bundesliga-635352/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=15 May 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite being absent three during the 2003–04 season,{{cite news|title=Was plant Sammer mit Geburtstagskind Gambino?|url=https://www.kicker.de/was-plant-sammer-mit-geburtstagskind-gambino-291422/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 November 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Senesie fällt bis zur Rückrunde aus|url=https://www.kicker.de/senesie-faellt-bis-zur-rueckrunde-aus-291953/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=7 December 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Auch Senesie ist wieder fit|url=https://www.kicker.de/auch-senesie-ist-wieder-fit-293273/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 January 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring nineteen appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Ewerthon was linked a move away from clubs in Italy and Spain.{{cite news|title=Meier: "Wir werden Fünfter"|url=https://www.kicker.de/meier_wir-werden-fuenfter-298896/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 May 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite this, he stayed at the club throughout the summer. Ewerthon started the 2004–05 season well when he scored the first two league goals for the side.{{cite news|title=Unglückliche Pleite für den BVB|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-wolfsburg-2004-bundesliga-677673/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=8 August 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Verpatzte Heimpremiere im Borussia-Park|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-dortmund-2004-bundesliga-677684/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=14 August 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} Since the start of the season, Ewerthon continued to remain in the starting eleven for the side.{{cite news|title=Van Marwijk stellt seine Taktik um|url=https://www.kicker.de/van-marwijk-stellt-seine-taktik-um-302459/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 August 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Seltsame Serie hält trotz Kollers Treffer|url=https://www.kicker.de/seltsame-serie-haelt-trotz-kollers-treffer-304994/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 September 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Smolarek ist heißer Kandidat|url=https://www.kicker.de/smolarek-ist-heisser-kandidat-309577/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 January 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} His performance often a subjected of a criticism of new Manager Bert van Marwijk.{{cite news|title=Olisehs Antwort auf van Bommel|url=https://www.kicker.de/olisehs-antwort-auf-van-bommel-303512/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=23 August 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} His goal scoring form continued throughout September, scoring the total of five goals, including scoring twice against FC Bayern Munich and Unterhaching.{{cite news|title=Demel trifft ins eigene Netz|url=https://www.kicker.de/bochum-gegen-dortmund-2004-bundesliga-677700/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=11 September 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthons Doppelpack reichte nicht|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-bayern-2004-bundesliga-677709/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 September 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=BVB-Sturmduo schlägt gegen Haching zu|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-unterhaching-2004-dfb-pokal-677247/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=22 September 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}} It wasn't until on 19 March 2005 when he scored his first goal in five months, in a 3–2 win over Hamburger SV.{{cite news|title=HSV ratlos, BVB mit Moral|url=https://www.kicker.de/hsv-gegen-dortmund-2005-bundesliga-677898/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=19 March 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} This was followed up by scoring and set up one of the goals, in a 2–1 win over Hertha BSC on 3 April 2005.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon und Smolarek bedienen sich gegenseitig|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-hertha-2005-bundesliga-677910/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=3 April 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite being absent three times during the 2004–05 season,{{cite news|title=Zwangspause für Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/zwangspause-fuer-ewerthon-305497/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=8 October 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Werder-Sieg gegen enttäuschende Borussen|url=https://www.kicker.de/bremen-gegen-dortmund-2004-bundesliga-677805/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 November 2004|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon fällt lange aus|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-faellt-lange-aus-309470/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 January 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon went on to make thirty–three appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions.

In the summer transfer window of 2005, he was linked a move away from the club.{{cite news|title=Torjäger Ewerthon soll mindestens drei Millionen bringen|url=https://www.kicker.de/torjaeger-ewerthon-soll-mindestens-drei-millionen-bringen-317000/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 June 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title="Phantomdiskussion" um Dede - Benfica will Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/phantomdiskussion-um-dede---benfica-will-ewerthon-316831/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=23 June 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} By the time he departure of Borussia Dormund, his time at Westfalenstadion was very successful. In four seasons he played 156 games and scored an impressive 59 goals.

=Real Zaragoza=

His spell in German football ended with a move to Spanish side Real Zaragoza on 8 July 2005, signing a five–year contract.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon wechselt zu Real Saragossa|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-wechselt-zu-real-saragossa-317579/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=8 July 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Ewerthon made his Real Zaragoza debut in the opening game of the season, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against Atlético Madrid.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Atlético Madrid 0 – 0 Real Zaragoza|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/atm-madrid-0-0-real-zaragoza|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=29 August 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} In a follow up match on 11 September 2005, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–2 draw against Valencia.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Real Zaragoza 2 – 2 Valencia CF|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/real-zaragoza-2-2-valencia|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=12 September 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon scored seven goals in six matches between 30 November 2005 and 8 January 2006, including scoring twice on two occasions, which the first one was against Xerez CD on 30 November 2005 and the second one was against Athletic Bilbao on 21 December 2005.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Xerez CD 2 — 2 Real Zaragoza|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/xerez-2--2-real-zaragoza|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=30 November 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=GOLAZOS POR FIN|url=https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/noticias/opinion/golazos-fin_218584.html|publisher=El Periodico De Aragon|language=es|date=5 December 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Crónica: Real Zaragoza 3 – 2 Athletic Bilbao|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/real-zaragoza-3-2-athl-bilbao|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=21 December 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}} Since joining the club, he became a first team regular for the side and began scoring goals on a regular basis.{{cite news|title=Sube|url=https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/noticias/opinion/sube_219805.html|publisher=El Periodico de Aragon|language=es|date=12 December 2005|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=FÉRTIL SÍNTESIS|url=https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/noticias/opinion/fertil-sintesis_227672.html|publisher=El Periodico de Aragon|language=es|date=25 January 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 26 January 2006, in the first leg quarter–final of the Copa del Rey against FC Barcelona, Ewerthon scored twice, as Real Zaragoza won 4–2.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Real Zaragoza 4 — 2 FC Barcelona|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/real-zaragoza-4--2-barcelona|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=27 January 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} Then, in the first leg semi–final of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid on 8 February 2006, he scored twice for the second time in the tournament, in a 6–1 win.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Real Zaragoza 6 — 1 Real Madrid|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/real-zaragoza-6--1-madrid|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=9 February 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 5 March 2006, Ewerthon scored twice for the third time in the league, in a 3–1 win over Real Sociedad.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Real Sociedad 1 – 3 Real Zaragoza|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/r-sociedad-1-3-real-zaragoza|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=5 March 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} Throughout April 2006, he scored two times against Espanyol; the first one came on 12 April 2006 in the Copa del Rey Final, which they lost 4–1 and the second came on 30 April 2006, which they drew 1–1.{{cite web|url=http://archivo.marca.com/futbol/coparey0506/especial_campeon/cronica.html/|title=El Espanyol desquicia al Zaragoza y se alza con la Copa del Rey|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=12 April 2006|access-date=5 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402143253/http://archivo.marca.com/futbol/coparey0506/especial_campeon/cronica.html/|archive-date=2 April 2009|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Crónica: Real Zaragoza 1 – 1 RCD Espanyol|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2005-06/real-zaragoza-1-1-espanyol|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=1 May 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} He looked good in his first season in Spanish football, as he appeared forty-six times, and scoring twenty times. This left him the club's second highest scorer that season, behind Diego Milito as the club finished 11th in the league. It also meant he was one of the top scorers in Spain of that season, finishing joint seventh with Fernando Torres.

In 2006–07 season, Ewerthon started the season well when he scored against Deportivo de La Coruña and Mallorca.{{cite news|title=Crónica: Deportivo Coruña 3 – 2 Real Zaragoza|url=http://www.aupazaragoza.com/cronica/2006-07/dep-coruna-3-2-real-zaragoza|publisher=Aupa Zaragoza|language=es|date=28 August 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza resuelve con oficio ante un mermado Mallorca|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/689554.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=17 September 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} Following this, Ewerthon stated he's determined to score more goals in the 2006–07 season, just as he did the previous season.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon confía en mantener su racha goleadora|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/689874.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=18 September 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, after the signing of Pablo Aimar and the impressive form of Sergio García, his first team opportunities were not as regular, as the previous season.{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza se entrenó muy pendiente de la lesión de Cuartero|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/700105.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=18 October 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza defiende el cuarto puesto ante el Getafe|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/previa/es/desarrollo/706016.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=4 November 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Víctor fernández sólo introducirá una novedad en el once frente al Villarreal|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/739578.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=14 February 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} He also faced his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=La Real y Jose Mari Bakero tienen una prueba de fuego ante el Zaragoza|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/previa/es/desarrollo/698852.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=14 October 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon padece una rotura de fibras|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/711770.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=21 November 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El brasileĂ±o Ewerthon padece una micro-rotura de fibras|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/751834.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=20 March 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite this, Ewerthon scored two goals in two matches on 5 November 2006 and 8 November 2006.{{cite news|title=La pegada del Zaragoza puede con el Getafe|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/706126.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=5 November 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza no se dejó sorprender por el Hércules|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/copa_del_rey/previaxcronica/es/desarrollo/707489.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=8 November 2006|access-date=5 June 2019}} After it was reported that he was involved in an altercation with teammate, César Sánchez during training on 3 March 2007, Ewerthon scored the following day, in a 3–2 win over Real Sociedad.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon agrede a CĂ©sar al finalizar el entrenamiento del Zaragoza|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/745879.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=3 March 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza se olvida de la Copa acercándose a la Champions... con polémica|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/746013.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=4 March 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 22 April 2007, he scored twice for the side, in a 2–0 win over Celta de Vigo.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon saca del tedio al Zaragoza y le mete en Champions|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/966820.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=22 April 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} At the end of the 2006–07 season, Ewerthon managed to score seven goals in thirty–four appearances in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon y Diego Milito buscan otro 'zaragozazo'|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1003911.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=9 June 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}}

In the 2008–09 season, which saw Real Zaragoza relegated to Segunda División the previous season, Ewerthon was expecting to leave the club.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon podría abandonar el Zaragoza|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1146933.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=17 July 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon se toma unos días para decidir su futuro|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1149147.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=23 July 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} He made a decision to stay at the club in the end.{{cite news|title=F. Sanz descarta fichar a Ewerthon|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/malaga/es/desarrollo/1151783.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=30 July 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon salda con goles la cuenta que tenía pendiente|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1186637.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=24 November 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon started the season well when he scored four times in three matches between 6 September 2008 and 21 September 2008, including scoring a brace against Real Sociedad.{{cite news|title=La Real remonta dos goles y empata en Zaragoza|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1162139.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=6 September 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Hasta dos veces reaccion贸 Las Palmas ante el Zaragoza|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1164563.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=13 September 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=La expulsión de Caballero puso en bandeja la primera victoria maña|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1167378.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=21 September 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} Around this time, he became the club's captain on number of occasions during the 2008–09 season.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon ya ejerce hasta de capitán|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1167914.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=23 September 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon appeared in the first six league matches of the 2008–09 season until he suffered an injury that saw him miss two matches.{{cite news|title=Se confirmó la grave lesión de Cuartero|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1173380.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=8 October 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Oliveira avala el fútbol de su compañero Braulio|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/zaragoza/es/desarrollo/1174747.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=10 October 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 25 October 2008, he scored on his return from injury, in a 2–1 win over Xerez.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon da el partido al Zaragoza en el descuento|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1178507.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=25 October 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon then scored five goals in three matches, including scoring twice on two occasions against Eibar and Huesca.{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza vuelve a ganar y lo hace a lo grande|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1186390.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=22 November 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza da un golpe de autoridad en Tenerife|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1188597.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=1 December 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon impide el sorpresón en el derbi aragonés|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1190209.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=6 December 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} He scored four times in four matches between 25 January 2009 and 14 February 2009.{{cite news|title=La Romareda cae por primera vez ante un Rayo crecido|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/01/25/futbol/2adivision/1232907158.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=25 January 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza volvió a paladear el sabor de la victoria|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/02/01/futbol/2adivision/1233513671.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=1 February 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza salva un punto en Anoeta|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/02/07/futbol/2adivision/1234038604.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=7 February 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza pasa página contra Las Palmas|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/02/14/futbol/2adivision/1234640766.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=14 February 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} He did the same thing again, scoring four times in four matches between 28 February 2009 and 21 March 2009.{{cite news|title=Golpe de autoridad de un Zaragoza que vuelve a ganar fuera|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/02/28/futbol/2adivision/1235850990.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=28 February 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Hércules mantiene en La Romareda su puesto de ascenso|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/03/08/futbol/2adivision/1236538455.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=8 March 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza evita una catástrofe|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/03/14/futbol/2adivision/1237061307.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=14 March 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza se limita a cumplir el trámite ante el colista|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/03/21/futbol/2adivision/1237671676.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=21 March 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} But he soon suffered a muscle injury that saw him miss three matches in early-April.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon sufre una elongación muscular|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/04/06/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1239021858.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=6 April 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} After returning from injury, Ewerthon's goalscoring form continued when he scored eight times, including scoring three braces in three different matches.{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza toca la Liga BBVA con los dedos|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/05/23/futbol/2adivision/1243103442.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=23 May 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza no cede ni un punto y mete la directa|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/05/30/futbol/2adivision/1243709046.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=30 May 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza acaricia el ascenso con la punta de los dedos|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/06/06/futbol/2adivision/1244315005.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=6 June 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} Throughout the 2008–09 season, Ewerthon competed against Tenerife's Nino over the Segunda Division's Top Scorer Award.{{cite news|title=Nino y Ewerthon volvieron a marcar=|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/2a_division/tenerife/es/desarrollo/1188664.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=1 December 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, during the match against Córdoba on 20 June 2009, which he scored, Ewerthon was sent–off in the 52nd minute for unprofessional conduct towards the opposition player.{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza vuelve a Primera por la puerta grande|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/06/13/futbol/2adivision/1244918074.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=13 June 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} As a result of his sending off, this cost him a chance to win the Segunda Division's Top Scorer Award in the last game of the season.{{cite news|title=Nino, máximo goleador de la temporada|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/06/21/futbol/equipos/tenerife/1245616968.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=21 June 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} Despite this, Ewerthon helped the side reach promotion to La Liga after one season at the second division and went to score twenty–eight times in thirty–seven appearances in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon: "Segunda es una categoría muy difícil"|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/03/17/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1237309956.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=17 March 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza podría recuperar la delantera Ewerthon-Arizmendi frente al Tenerife|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/04/29/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1241015719.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=29 April 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}

In the 2009–10 season, Ewerthon missed the first four league matches, due to suspension imposed the previous season.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon, sancionado con cinco partidos|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/06/16/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1245173378.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=16 June 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza recurre ante Apelación la sanción de cinco partidos a Ewerthon|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/06/26/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1246039911.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=26 June 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} It wasn't until on 27 September 2009 when he returned from suspension, in a 3–0 win against Getafe.{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza minimiza al Getafe|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/09/27/futbol/1adivision/1254080562.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=27 September 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} In a follow–up match against Atlético Madrid, Ewerthon scored his first goal of the season, in a 2-1 loss.{{cite news|title=Abel sigue respirando|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/10/04/futbol/1adivision/1254608857.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=4 October 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, he struggled to regain his place in the starting eleven for the side, due to injury concern and placed on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon no se entrena y Marcelino no tiene delanteros para recibir a Osasuna|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/11/25/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1259160746.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=25 November 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=La fortaleza ché no quiere sorpresas|url=https://www.marca.com/2009/11/07/futbol/1adivision/1257632936.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=7 November 2009|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=El Zaragoza negocia una masiva 'operación salida'|url=https://www.marca.com/2010/01/20/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1263985654.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=20 January 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} By the time of his departure, Ewerthon made thirteen appearances and scoring two times for the side in the 2009–10 season.

=Loan spells from Real Zaragoza=

After Real Zaragoza signed another Brazilian, Ricardo Oliveira, on 14 July 2007, Ewerthon was loaned out to German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon wird Schwabe|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-wird-schwabe-367679/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=16 July 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} He made his Stuttgart debut on 10 August 2007, coming on as a substitute, in a 2–2 draw against FC Schalke 04.{{cite news|title=Rakitic kommt und trifft|url=https://www.kicker.de/stuttgart-gegen-schalke-2007-bundesliga-807561/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 August 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} A month later on 15 September 2007, Ewerthon scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–0 win over Energie Cottbus.{{cite news|title=Sicherer Sieg für den VfB|url=https://www.kicker.de/stuttgart-gegen-cottbus-2007-bundesliga-807597/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=15 September 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, his role was restricted to the substitute bench and scored once in eighteen appearances for the side.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon sucht den Anschluss|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-sucht-den-anschluss-139060/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=16 August 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Sonderschicht für VfB-Trio|url=https://www.kicker.de/sonderschicht-fuer-vfb-trio-369442/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=4 September 2007|access-date=5 June 2019}} On 28 January 2008, his loan spell to VfB Stuttgart was prematurely terminated.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon-Ausleihe perfekt|url=https://www.kicker.de/ewerthon-ausleihe-perfekt-374514/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=28 January 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Ewerthon was again loaned out by Zaragoza to RCD Espanyol until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon irá cedido al Espanyol hasta final de temporada|url=https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/deportes/ewerthon_ira_cedido_espanyol_hasta_final_temporada.html|publisher=Heraldo de Aragón|language=es|date=28 January 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} He joined the club as a replacement for Raúl Tamudo, who suffered an injury at the time.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon se ve preparado para debutar con el Espanyol|url=https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/deportes/ewerthon_preparado_para_debutar_con_espanyol.html|publisher=Heraldo de Aragón|language=es|date=29 January 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, Ewerthon rejected claims that he was a replacement for Tamudo.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon, en su presentación: "No vengo a suplir a Tamudo"|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/espanyol/es/desarrollo/1083618.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=29 January 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} He scored on his Espanyol debut on 10 February 2008, in a 2–1 loss against Recreativo de Huelva.{{cite news|title=Zambrano resucita al Recre en Montjuïc|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/cronica/es/desarrollo/1088111.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=10 February 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, his time at Espanyol saw him placed on the substitute bench and his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=Valverde: "Para mí, el resultado es justo"|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/espanyol/es/desarrollo/1085776.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=3 February 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon: "Los que nos hemos metido en esta situación somos nosotros"|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/espanyol/es/desarrollo/1092325.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=21 February 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=De la Peña continuará de baja tres semanas más|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/espanyol/es/desarrollo/1103999.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=25 March 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}} At the end of the 2007–08 season, making eight appearances and scoring once for the side, Ewerthon returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=El Espanyol 'desmonta' la salida de Riera|url=http://archivo.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/espanyol/es/desarrollo/1126343.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=22 May 2008|access-date=5 June 2019}}

=Palmeiras=

In early February 2010, Ewerthon was released by Real Zaragoza to sign with Brazilian Serie A club Palmeiras in order to revive his career.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon se desvincula del Zaragoza y apunta al Palmeiras|url=https://www.marca.com/2010/02/07/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1265550354.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=7 February 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon heading home|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/5974355/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=23 February 2010|access-date=28 August 2012}}
{{cite news|title=Ewerthon se marcha al Palmeiras|url=https://www.marca.com/2010/02/22/futbol/equipos/zaragoza/1266848462.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=22 February 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} Upon joining the club, he was presented at the signing conference.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon, presentado con el Palmeiras|url=https://www.marca.com/2010/02/27/futbol/futbol_internacional/1267259487.html|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=27 February 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Ewerthon made his Palmeiras debut in the opening game of the season, where he started the whole game, in a 1-0 win over Vitória.{{cite news|title=Verdão sofre, mas bate Vitória na abertura do Brasileirão. Torcida chia|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2010/2010-05-08/palmeiras-vitoria.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=8 May 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} Then, on 22 May 2010, Ewerthon scored his first goals for the side, in a 4-2 win over Grêmio.{{cite news|title=Com interino, Palmeiras faz 4 e aumenta "ressaca" do Grêmio|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/com-interino-palmeiras-faz-4-e-aumenta-quotressacaquot-do-gremio,f5bbdc24bfe9a310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=22 May 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} He scored two goals in two matches between 8 August 2010 and 14 August 2010.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon segue confiante e diz que "uma hora engrena"|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/copa-sul-americana/ewerthon-segue-confiante-e-diz-que-uma-hora-engrena,5f1855eac569a310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=10 August 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Palmeiras vence Atlético-PR e acaba com jejum de Felipão: 2 a 0|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2010/2010-08-14/palmeiras-atletico-pr.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=14 August 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} A month later on 15 September 2010, Ewerthon scored his sixth goal of the season, in a 2-1 win over Grêmio.{{cite news|title=Palmeiras freia empolgação do Grêmio, vence fora e encerra jejum|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/brasileiro-serie-a/palmeiras-freia-empolgacao-do-gremio-vence-fora-e-encerra-jejum,ff1b58cdd459a310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=15 September 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} During a 2-0 loss against São Paulo on 19 September 2010, he suffered a knee injury, resulting in him being substituted and was sidelined for a month.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon crê em volta ao Palmeiras neste ano|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/palmeiras/ewerthon-cre-em-volta-ao-palmeiras-neste-ano,74830cc41b3aa310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=10 October 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon returned from injury as a late substitute, as they lost 1-0 against Athletico Paranaense on 4 November 2010.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon já treina com bola e pode voltar ainda em 2010|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/copa-sul-americana/ewerthon-segue-confiante-e-diz-que-uma-hora-engrena,5f1855eac569a310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=1 November 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Após rápida recuperação, Ewerthon é relacionado no Palmeiras|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/palmeiras/apos-rapida-recuperacao-ewerthon-e-relacionado-no-palmeiras,07950cc41b3aa310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=3 November 2010|access-date=5 June 2019}}

At the end of the 2010 season, Ewerthon went on to make twenty-nine appearances and scoring eight times for the side. However, he was released by Palmeiras in January 2011 after almost a year at the club.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon é dispensado do Palmeiras|url=https://esporte.ig.com.br/futebol/ewerthon-e-dispensado-do-palmeiras/n1237924932199.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=6 January 2011|access-date=5 June 2019}}

=Terek Grozny/Al Ahli=

File:Ewerthon October 2011.jpg.]]

On 17 July 2011, Ewerthon signed a contract with Terek Grozny of the Russian Premier League on a one-year contract.{{cite news|title=UFFICIALE: Terek Grozny, preso il brasiliano Ewerthon|url=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=282048|publisher=TUTTO MERCATO WEB|language=it|date=17 July 2011|access-date=28 August 2012}}
{{cite news|title="Терек" приобрел Эвертона|url=https://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/Futbol/transfers/spbnews_Terek-priobrel-Evertona|publisher=Sport Box|language=ru|date=17 July 2011|access-date=5 June 2019}} He managed to score in his first game for the Russian club, a 2–6 defeat against Dynamo Moscow.{{cite news|title=И сдался Эвертону этот гол?|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/reviews/798042/page2/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=13 August 2011|access-date=5 June 2019}} After six months at the club, Ewerthon's contract at the club was terminated.{{cite news|title=Эвертон, покинув "Терек", может говорить о клубе что угодно - Алханов|url=https://ria.ru/20120118/542652712.html|publisher=RIA Novosti|language=ru|date=18 January 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}} By the time of his departure, he made six appearances and scoring once for the side.

On 28 January 2012, Ewerthon joined Qatari club Al Ahli on a six-month contract after completing his medical.{{cite news|title=De Souza: big ambitions with Dean (in Arabic:دي سوزا: طموحاتي كبيرة مع العميد)|url=http://cdn.alkass.net/news_details.aspx?news_id=31468|publisher=alkass.net.|language=ar|date=20 January 2012|access-date=28 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307000517/http://cdn.alkass.net/news_details.aspx?news_id=31468|archive-date=7 March 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Эвертон перейдет в катарский клуб "Аль-Ахли"|url=https://www.sports.ru/football/136519123.html|publisher=Sports Express|language=ru|date=28 January 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ex-palmeirense deixa a Chechênia e vai jogar no Catar|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/ex-palmeirense-deixa-a-chechenia-e-vai-jogar-no-catar,91c70f3e4389a310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=20 January 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}} After making five appearances for the side, Ewerthon left Al Ahli at the end of the 2011-12 season, with his intention to return to Brazil.{{cite news|title=Ewerthon diz que prioridade é jogar no Brasil|url=https://esporte.band.uol.com.br/noticia/100000507343/ewerthon-diz-que-prioridade-e-jogar-no-brasil|publisher=Esporte Band UOL|language=pt|date=30 May 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}}

=América-MG=

Ewerthon returned to Brazil six months later, joining América-MG on 16 August 2012.{{cite news|title=Diretoria do América-MG anuncia contratação do atacante Ewerthon|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/america-mg/diretoria-do-america-mg-anuncia-contratacao-do-atacante-ewerthon,f4981daa860aa310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=16 August 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}} The following day, he was presented by the club at the press conference.{{cite news|title=Pensando no acesso, América-MG apresenta atacante Ewerthon|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/brasileiro-serie-b/pensando-no-acesso-america-mg-apresenta-atacante-ewerthon,97981daa860aa310VgnCLD200000bbcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=17 August 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}}

He made his América-MG debut on 4 September 2012, coming on as a late substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Paraná Clube.{{cite news|title=Empate sem gols aumenta jejum de vitórias do América-MG em BH e do Paraná na competição ... - Veja mais em|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/brasileiro/serie-b/ultimas-noticias/2012/09/04/empate-sem-gols-aumenta-jejum-de-vitorias-do-america-mg-em-casa-e-do-parana-na-competicao.htm|publisher=Esporte UOL|language=pt|date=4 September 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}} However, in a 1–0 win over Avaí on 14 September 2012, Ewerthon was sent–off for a second bookable offence and served a one match suspension as a result.{{cite news|title=AMÉRICA-MG TOMA SUFOCO DO AVAÍ, MAS VOLTA A VENCER NO INDEPENDÊNCIA |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileiro-serie-b-2012/14-09-2012/america-mg-avai.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=14 September 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}} He scored on his return from suspension on 26 September 2012, in a 2–1 loss against Grêmio Barueri.{{cite news|title=LANTERNA BARUERI VIRA PARA CIMA DO AMÉRICA-MG E FAZ 2 A 1 FORA DE CASA|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileiro-serie-b-2012/25-09-2012/america-mg-barueri.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=25 September 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon went on to score two more goals for the side.{{cite news|title=Guarani perde para América-MG e mergulha na crise|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,guarani-perde-para-america-mg-e-mergulha-na-crise,948504|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=20 October 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=JOINVILLE E AMÉRICA-MG FICAM NO EMPATE EM 2 A 2 E SE AFASTAM DO G-4|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileiro-serie-b-2012/27-10-2012/joinville-america-mg.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=27 October 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}}

At the end of the 2012 season, making twelve appearances and scoring three times for the side, it was announced that Ewerthon would be leaving the club.{{cite news|title=América-MG anuncia que atacante Ewerthon deixará o clube|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/futebol/brasileiro-serie-b/america-mg-anuncia-que-atacante-ewerthon-deixara-o-clube,39438695b143b310VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=26 November 2012|access-date=5 June 2019}}

=Atlético Sorocaba=

After a one-year break, on 13 January 2014, Ewerthon signed a contract with Atlético Sorocaba.{{cite news|title=Ex-Corinthians e Palmeiras, Ewerthon acerta com Atlético Sorocaba|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/corinthians/ex-corinthians-e-palmeiras-ewerthon-acerta-com-atletico-sorocaba,b64f5bfb2ec83410VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=13 January 2014|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Five days later on 18 January 2014, he made his Atlético Sorocaba debut, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Rio Claro.{{cite news|title=MAIS ENTROSADO, RIO CLARO VENCE 'BRIGA DE GALO' COM ATLÉTICO SOROCABA|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/paulista-2014/18-01-2014/rio-claro-atletico-sorocaba.html|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=18 January 2014|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon soon scored his first goal for the club, in a 4–1 loss against Palmeiras on 26 January 2014.{{cite news|title=Com gol de Valdivia, Palmeiras goleia Sorocaba e mantém 100%|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/palmeiras/com-gol-de-valdivia-palmeiras-goleia-sorocaba-e-mantem-100,dcc7c3df6ffc3410VgnVCM10000098cceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=26 January 2014|access-date=5 June 2019}} He officially ended his playing career on 1 May 2014 after playing eight games for the side.{{cite news|title=5 Players Whose Careers Went Backward After Leaving Borussia Dortmund|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2612778-5-players-whose-careers-went-backwards-after-leaving-borussia-dortmund|publisher=Bleacher Reporter|date=1 February 2017|access-date=5 June 2019}}

International career

His good performances were recognised by the Brazilian national side and was called up for the first time in April 2001.{{cite news|title=Leăo mantém Ewerthon e dá todo poder a Romário|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/04/24/099.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=24 April 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} Ewerthon made his Brazil debut on 25 April 2001, in a 1–1 draw against Peru.{{cite news|title=Base corintiana fracassa, e Brasil dá outro vexame|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/2001/04/25/145.htm|publisher=Esporte Terra|language=pt|date=25 April 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}} He went on to make two more appearances by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=Brasil vence Peru por 2 a 0|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,brasil-vence-peru-por-2-a-0,20010715p49760|publisher=Esporte Estadao|language=pt|date=15 July 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Scolari muda esquema outra vez|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,scolari-muda-esquema-outra-vez,20010720p49923|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=20 July 2001|access-date=5 June 2019}}

In the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Ewerthon was called up to the squad for the first time following his impressive performance at Borussia Dortmund.{{cite news|title=Seleção Sub-23 convoca "estrangeiros"|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,selecao-sub-23-convoca-estrangeiros,20030624p51042|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=24 June 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Ricardo Gomes dá prazo a jovens estrelas|url=https://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,ricardo-gomes-da-prazo-a-jovens-estrelas,20030701p51346|publisher=Esportes Estadao|language=pt|date=1 July 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} He played four times, including the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, in a 1–0 loss against Mexico.{{cite news|title=Niederlage für Ewerthon|url=https://www.kicker.de/niederlage-fuer-ewerthon-285429/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 July 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}}
{{cite news|title=Mexiko gewinnt Gold-Cup-Finale|url=https://www.kicker.de/mexiko-gewinnt-gold-cup-finale-285991/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 July 2003|access-date=5 June 2019}} During his four seasons as a Borussia Dortund player he appeared seven times for Brazil, albeit without scoring, between July 2001 and July 2003.

Career statistics

Honours

Corinthians

Borussia Dortmund

Bundesliga: 2001–02
UEFA Cup runners-up: 2001–02

Brazil U-20

South American Youth Championship: 2001

Real Zaragoza

Copa del Rey runners-up: 2005–06

Individual

South American Youth Championship top scorer: 2001 (6 goals){{cite web | url = https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/sa-u21.html | title = South American Youth Championships | access-date = 3 February 2012 | website = RSSSF | date = 15 July 2011}}
Copa Del Rey top scorer: 2005–06{{cite web|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/goalgetter/esp-copa-del-rey-2005-2006/ |title=Copa del Rey 2005/2006: Top Scorer |publisher=World Football |access-date=23 May 2016}}

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20110715161553/http://www.rcdespanyol.com/ingles/index.php?modulo=jugador&jugador=2610&Amenu=jugador RCD Espanyol official site profile]

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