Nádson (footballer, born 1982)

Nádson Rodrigues de Souza (born 30 January 1982), usually known as Nádson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rodrigues and the second or paternal family name is Souza.
Nádson
Personal information
Full name Nádson Rodrigues de Souza
Date of birth (1982-01-30) 30 January 1982
Place of birth Serrinha, Bahia, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1999–2000 Vitória
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2003 Vitória 22 (11)
2003–2008 Suwon Samsung Bluewings 55 (31)
2005–2006 → Corinthians (Loan) 6 (1)
2008 Vegalta Sendai 12 [1] (3)
2009 Vitória 0 (0)
2009 Bahia 20 (9)
2010 Sport 4 (0)
2011 Jacuipense 0 (0)
2011 América-RN 2 (0)
2012 Al-Shamal
2012–2013 Jacuipense
2013 Ypiranga
2014 São Mateus
2015 Jacuipense
International career
2003 Brazil 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

Although having a small stature, he is known for his sensorial positioning and goal determination. He was also a speedy dribbler.

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by national team and year[2]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Brazil 200320
Total20

Honours

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Sport Recife

Individual

  • K League Most Valuable Player: 2004
  • K League Best XI: 2004

References
  1. http://www.j-league.or.jp/data/view.php?c=sendai&t=p_record&g=j2_1&y=2008
  2. Nádson at National-Football-Teams.com
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