Denílson Martins Nascimento (born 4 September 1976), simply known as Denílson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer.
Personal information | |||
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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
Born 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 FC, and signed with Portuguese club C.F. União de Lamas in January 1998.
After six years in the United Arab Emirates, mainly at the service of Al Shabab (Dubai), and a brief stint in the Liga MX with Club Atlas, Denílson joined South Korea's Daejeon Citizen F.C. 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 FC Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan,[3] partnering Rivaldo at that and his following club, Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube.[4] He continued playing well into his 30s, making his debut in the Série B at the age of 35 with Guarani FC.[5]
Honours
Club
- Pohang Steelers
Individual
- FIFA Club World Cup: Top Scorer 2009
- K-League Best XI: 2009