Nádson (footballer, born 1982)
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Portuguese name|Rodrigues|Souza}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Nádson
| image =
| fullname = Nádson Rodrigues de Souza
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|1|30|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Serrinha, Bahia, Brazil
| height = 1.72 m
| position = Striker
| youthyears1 = 1999–2000
| youthclubs1 = Vitória
| years1 = 2001–2003
| years2 = 2003–2008
| years3 = 2005–2006
| years4 = 2008
| years5 = 2009
| years6 = 2009
| years7 = 2010
| years8 = 2011
| years9 = 2011
| years10 = 2012
| years11 = 2012–2013
| years12 = 2013
| years13 = 2014
| years14 = 2015
| clubs1 = Vitória
| clubs2 = Suwon Samsung Bluewings
| clubs3 = → Corinthians (Loan)
| clubs4 = Vegalta Sendai
| clubs5 = Vitória
| clubs6 = Bahia
| clubs7 = Sport
| clubs8 = Jacuipense
| clubs9 = América-RN
| clubs10 = Al-Shamal
| clubs11 = Jacuipense
| clubs12 = Ypiranga
| clubs13 = São Mateus
| clubs14 = Jacuipense
| caps1 = 22
| caps2 = 55
| caps3 = 6
| caps4 = 12 http://www.j-league.or.jp/data/view.php?c=sendai&t=p_record&g=j2_1&y=2008 {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}
| caps5 = 0
| caps6 = 20
| caps7 = 4
| caps8 = 0
| caps9 = 2
| goals1 = 11
| goals2 = 31
| goals3 = 1
| goals4 = 3
| goals5 = 0
| goals6 = 9
| goals7 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| goals9 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2003
| nationalteam1 = Brazil
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
}}
Nádson Rodrigues de Souza (born 30 January 1982), usually known as Nádson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Club career
Before moving to the Suwon Samsung Bluewings in South Korea, Nádson played for Vitória.
Nádson was the first ever foreign MVP of the K League in the 2004 season. He is known by Korean fans as "Nadgol", a portmanteau of the words "Nádson" and "Gol", the Portuguese word for "Goal".
After suffering from serious injury problems in the 2006 season, Nádson returned to Brazil to play for Corinthians as a short-term replacement for West Ham United-bound Carlos Tevez.
On 24 July 2008, Nádson went to Japan to play for Vegalta Sendai, but left after six months to return to Vitória.
In January 2010, Nádson transferred to Sport Club do Recife.
International career
Nádson participated with the Brazil national team at the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Style of play
Despite having a small stature, he was known for his sensorial positioning, eye for goal, and offensive determination. He was also a speedy dribbler.
Career statistics
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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year{{NFT player|11214|accessdate=}} | |||
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Brazil
|2003 | 2 | 0 | |
colspan="2"|Total | 2 | 0 |
Honours
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
- K League: 2004
- K League Cup: 2005, 2008
Sport Recife
- Campeonato Pernambucano: 2010
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: runner-up 2003
Individual
- K League Most Valuable Player: 2004
- K League Best XI: 2004
References
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External links
- {{NFT player|11214}}
- {{J.League player}}
- {{K League player}}
- [http://200.159.15.35/registro/registro.aspx?s=146600 CBF Profile] {{in lang|pt}}
- {{Sambafoot|576_nadson}}
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{{Brazil squad 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup}}
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Category:Footballers from Bahia
Category:Brazilian men's footballers
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Brazil men's international footballers
Category:2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
Category:Qatari Second Division players
Category:Esporte Clube Vitória players
Category:Esporte Clube Bahia players
Category:Sport Club do Recife players
Category:Suwon Samsung Bluewings players
Category:Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players
Category:Vegalta Sendai players
Category:América Futebol Clube (RN) players
Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in South Korea
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in South Korea
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Japan
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Japan
Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Qatar