Anderson Cléber Beraldo
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Anderson Cléber Beraldo (born 27 April 1980 in São Paulo
), commonly known as Anderson, is a Brazilian footballer
who currently plays for América Mineiro
.
, one of São Paulo
's major football clubs. He played at the team for five consecutive seasons, moving to Portugal in the middle of his 6th season. At Corinthians, Anderson conquered the First FIFA World Club Championship (2000) a Brazilian Championship title (in 2005), the Brazilian Cup (in 2002), the São Paulo State Championship (in 2001 and 2003) and the Rio-São Paulo Tournament (in 2002).
in the team's first Portuguese Superliga match of the season, against Académica in Coimbra
, on 20 August 2005. He quickly gained his place in the team's starting eleven, with Ronald Koeman
(at the time managing the Portuguese side) playing him in the center of the defense, alongside Brazilian team mate Luisão
.
So far, Anderson has won only one tournament for Benfica: the Portuguese Supercup (in 2005/2006).
The Brazilian player has stated more than once that he would like to leave Benfica because the team's manager, Fernando Santos, does not play him where he likes the most: the left-center side of the defense (Luisão's position). Anderson says, "if I had played in my position, I would surely had demonstrated everything I did at Corinthians and that eventually got me in the Brazilian National Team". This is subject to debate and is subjective. He also said: "It's a situation that I respect because Luisão represents a lot to Benfica and to its supporters, but it's complicated for me because, if I have to play, I have to do it on the other side. Even if I am on the top of my form, I will never achieve the level I can when playing in my natural position"http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=750055&idCanal=11. Struggling with his son's illness http://relvado.aeiou.pt/?st=60675, Anderson has expressed his will to return to Brazil and has been suspended by Benfica for missing an international pre-season match in Romania http://www.rr.pt/BolaBrancaDetalhe.aspx?AreaId=12&SubAreaId=24&SubSubAreaId=73&ContentId=214176. The central defender is reportedly negotiating a move to Cruzeiro
http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=753271&idCanal=11. http://www.mercadofutebol.com/noticia/zagueiro-anderson-entra-em-litigio-com-o-benfica Benfica was asking for 3 million euros for the transfer, but Cruzeiro's president refused to pay that much, saying that Anderson, despite being a good player, "is not a star. For example, he's not even in the Brazil National Team".
He never really took off at Benfica, where competition was high, with Brazilian international Luizao relegating Anderson to occasional appearances only.
His agent linked with Fenerbahçe about transfer deals on 18 August.
in a €4 million deal.
On 19 August 2010, Lyon announced that the player reached an agreement to end his contact with the club.
was against Guatemala
on 27 April 2005, in which he scored the match's first goal at the 4th minute as Brazil won 3–0.
São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
), commonly known as Anderson, is a Brazilian footballer
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
who currently plays for América Mineiro
América Futebol Clube (MG)
América Futebol Clube is a traditional Brazilian football team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, founded on April 30, 1912....
.
Corinthians
Anderson started playing professional football for CorinthiansSport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
, one of São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
's major football clubs. He played at the team for five consecutive seasons, moving to Portugal in the middle of his 6th season. At Corinthians, Anderson conquered the First FIFA World Club Championship (2000) a Brazilian Championship title (in 2005), the Brazilian Cup (in 2002), the São Paulo State Championship (in 2001 and 2003) and the Rio-São Paulo Tournament (in 2002).
Benfica
Anderson was brought to Benfica at the beginning of the 2005–06 season. He played the whole 90 minutes for SL BenficaSL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
in the team's first Portuguese Superliga match of the season, against Académica in Coimbra
Coimbra
Coimbra is a city in the municipality of Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the nation's capital during the High Middle Ages, it is better-known for its university, the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the...
, on 20 August 2005. He quickly gained his place in the team's starting eleven, with Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman is a former Dutch footballer, and the current manager of Feyenoord. He is the younger brother of former Feyenoord coach Erwin Koeman and the son of former Dutch international Martin Koeman...
(at the time managing the Portuguese side) playing him in the center of the defense, alongside Brazilian team mate Luisão
Luisão
Ânderson Luís da Silva , aka Luisão , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, as a central defender....
.
So far, Anderson has won only one tournament for Benfica: the Portuguese Supercup (in 2005/2006).
The Brazilian player has stated more than once that he would like to leave Benfica because the team's manager, Fernando Santos, does not play him where he likes the most: the left-center side of the defense (Luisão's position). Anderson says, "if I had played in my position, I would surely had demonstrated everything I did at Corinthians and that eventually got me in the Brazilian National Team". This is subject to debate and is subjective. He also said: "It's a situation that I respect because Luisão represents a lot to Benfica and to its supporters, but it's complicated for me because, if I have to play, I have to do it on the other side. Even if I am on the top of my form, I will never achieve the level I can when playing in my natural position"http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=750055&idCanal=11. Struggling with his son's illness http://relvado.aeiou.pt/?st=60675, Anderson has expressed his will to return to Brazil and has been suspended by Benfica for missing an international pre-season match in Romania http://www.rr.pt/BolaBrancaDetalhe.aspx?AreaId=12&SubAreaId=24&SubSubAreaId=73&ContentId=214176. The central defender is reportedly negotiating a move to Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=753271&idCanal=11. http://www.mercadofutebol.com/noticia/zagueiro-anderson-entra-em-litigio-com-o-benfica Benfica was asking for 3 million euros for the transfer, but Cruzeiro's president refused to pay that much, saying that Anderson, despite being a good player, "is not a star. For example, he's not even in the Brazil National Team".
He never really took off at Benfica, where competition was high, with Brazilian international Luizao relegating Anderson to occasional appearances only.
His agent linked with Fenerbahçe about transfer deals on 18 August.
Lyon
Despite his alleged need to return to Brazil due to his son's illness,http://relvado.aeiou.pt/?st=60675 Anderson ended up moving to the French side LyonOlympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
in a €4 million deal.
On 19 August 2010, Lyon announced that the player reached an agreement to end his contact with the club.
International career
Anderson's only cap for the Brazilian national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
was against Guatemala
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
on 27 April 2005, in which he scored the match's first goal at the 4th minute as Brazil won 3–0.
Honours
Olympique Lyonnais- Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
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- 2007–08
São Paulo
- Brazilian LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
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- 2008Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2008The 38th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 8 and ended on December 7. For the first time, one club has won the championship three times in a row...
- 2008