Clébson (footballer, born 1978)

Clébson Moreira dos Santos (4 September 1978 – 22 June 2001), simply known as Clébson, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]

Clébson
Personal information
Full name Clébson Moreira dos Santos
Date of birth (1978-09-04)4 September 1978
Place of birth Itiúba, Brazil
Date of death 22 June 2001(2001-06-22) (aged 22)
Place of death Serrinha, Brazil
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1999 Bahia
2000–2001 Vasco da Gama 55 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 October 2023

Career edit

He began his career in 1997, at EC Bahia, and in 1998 he was Bahia champion with the club, attracting the attention of several clubs. Hired by Vasco, for its versatility, as he played both as a defender and as a full-back, he joined the squad as an option, but won the position of Maricá, and made a total of 55 appearances for the club. Clébson also scored two goals for the club, both in the 2001 Copa Libertadores.[2]

Death edit

Clébson died after his car collided with the back of a truck, while he was traveling from Salvador to his hometown, Itiúba.[3]

Honours edit

Bahia
Vasco da Gama

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Que fim levou? Clébson". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Relembre a trajetória do lateral Clébson, campeão brasileiro e da Mercosul pelo Vasco". NetVasco (in Portuguese). 27 June 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Junho sem festa. Campeão pelo Vasco, Clébson morreu antes do auge a caminho de uma comemoração com sua família". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 August 2023.