Joaelton (born 11 March 1988 in Indaiatuba, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who is last known to have played for New Radiant S.C. of the Maldivian Dhivehi Premier League in 2014.

Joaelton
Personal information
Full name Joaelton Jonathan Sampaio
Date of birth 11 March 1988[1]
Place of birth Indaiatuba, Brazil
Position(s) Attacker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Tigres do Brasil 4 (0)
Sousa Esporte Clube
2013 Paulista Futebol Clube 1 (0)
2013 Esporte Clube Taubaté
2013[2] Real Estelí F.C. 14 (5)
2014 New Radiant S.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career edit

While playing in Nicaragua, Joaelton reported being the victim of racist abuse from opposing club's staff and supporters.[3]

Signed by New Radiant in the Maldives for 2014,[4] Joaelton was involved in a serious car accident during his stay there, causing him to be incapacitated and undergo surgeries.[5] Shortly afterwards, his agent and New Radiant decided to cancel his contract by mutual understanding.[5]

Later in 2014, Joaelton moved to Angola where he played for Sporting Clube de Cabinda in the Girabola.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Joaelton". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. ^ Esteli transfer
  3. ^ Joaelton Sampaio alleges racist treatment in Nicaragua | Football News | Zee News
  4. ^ New Radiant transfer
  5. ^ a b Car accident
  6. ^ jornaldosdesportos - Pesquisa SAPO

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