Denílson Martins Nascimento (born 4 September 1976), simply known as Denílson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer.
 Denílson with Pohang Steelers during the 2009 Club World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Denílson Martins Nascimento | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Salvador, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1996 | Camaçari | ||
| 1996–1997 | Feyenoord | 0 | (0) |
| 1997 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | União Lamas | 40 | (4) |
| 1999–2002 | Al-Shabab | ? | (36) |
| 2002–2004 | Dubai Club | ||
| 2004–2005 | Al-Nasr | ? | (1) |
| 2005 | Atlas | 11 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Daejeon Citizen | 42 | (21) |
| 2008–2009 | Pohang Steelers | 43 | (14) |
| 2010 | Bunyodkor | 14 | (4) |
| 2011 | Mogi Mirim | 16 | (2) |
| 2011 | Guarani | 30 | (5) |
| 2012 | Al Khaleej | ||
| 2012 | CRB | 8 | (6) |
| 2013 | Red Bull Brasil | 8 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | CRB | 21 | (9) |
| 2014 | Coruripe | 7 | (3) |
| 2015 | Bonsucesso | 7 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 July 2015 | |||
Club career
editBorn in Salvador, Bahia, Denílson moved abroad at the age of 20. He was, however, limited to reserve team football with both Feyenoord and Paris Saint-Germain, and signed with Portuguese club União Lamas in January 1998.
After six years in the United Arab Emirates, mainly at the service of Al Shabab, and a brief stint in the Liga MX with Club Atlas, Denílson joined South Korea's Daejon Citizen initially on a three-month contract, returning later for one 1/2 years.[1] He helped fellow K-League team Pohang Steelers finish third at the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup, scoring four goals in three games.[2]
On 29 December 2009 Denílson signed for Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan,[3] partnering Rivaldo at that and his following club, Mogi Mirim.[4] He continued playing well into his 30s, making his debut in the Série B at the age of 35 with Guarani.[5]
Honours
editClub
edit- Pohang Steelers
Individual
edit- FIFA Club World Cup: Top Scorer 2009
- K-League Best XI: 2009
References
edit- ^ "Brasileiro é o destaque da competição" [Brazilian is a competition headline] (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Pohang look to the future". FIFA. 19 December 2009. Archived from the original on 18 December 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Bunyodkor pode levar o artilheiro-goleiro Denílson" [Bunyodkor can take goalscorer-goalkeeper Denílson] (in Portuguese). Terra. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Bomba! Mogi Mirim acerta com artilheiro do Mundial de Clubes para o Paulistão de 2011" [Bomb! Mogi Mirim agrees with Club World Cup top scorer for 2011 Paulistão] (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Artilheiro sem fama! Denilson, agora, quer brilhar no Guarani" [Goalscorer without fame! Denilson, now, wants to shine at Guarani] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 10 June 2011. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
