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Liédson

Liédson

NAME:

Liédson

BORN:

17/12/1977 in Cairu, Brazil

POSITION:

ST

CLUB:

Sporting CP

PREVIOUS CLUBS:

Corinthians, Flamengo, Coritiba, Prudentópolis, Poções

INTERNATIONAL CAPS:

7 (3 goals)

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT:

5/11/2009 vs Hungary

9 Liédson

Liédson is one of a number of Brazilian-born Portugal internationals who will star at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

He spent his early career in Brazil, most notably with Brasileiro giants Corinthians and Flamengo.

Liédson then followed the route of many Brazilians, moving to Portugal, joining Sporting CP, where he has proved to be a top class player in Portuguese league, averaging better than a goal every two games.

Internationally Liédson never got a look in with Brazil, and after earning citizenship in Portugal, he was called up to the national squad in late 2009.


 

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