Adhemar (footballer)

Adhemar
Personal information
Full nameAdhemar Ferreira de Camargo Neto
Date of birth27 April 1972
Place of birthTatuí, Brazil
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing positionForward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1991–1993Estrela de Porto Feliz
1994São José
1995–1996São Bento
1996Corinthians
1997São Caetano
1998Ponta Grossa
1999–2001São Caetano
2001–2003VfB Stuttgart39(9)
2003–2004São Caetano58(16)
2004Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma9(0)
2004São Caetano
2005Yokohama F. Marinos0(0)
2005–2006São Caetano
2012Serrano
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 March 2012.
† Appearances (Goals).

Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo Neto, or better known as Adhemar (born 27 April 1972 in Tatuí, Brazil) is a Brazilian former footballer.[1]

Adhemar scored 22 goals at 2000 Brazilian National Championship leading São Caetano to an unexpected Championship final against Vasco da Gama, most than any other player. However, since São Caetano played for Copa João Havelange Group Yellow (second tier) before Round of 16, his goals scored at early stages were not counted to the Top Goalscorer award.

Known for his powerful kicks, Adhemar was spotted by American football team Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become their kicker, having scored nine out of ten 50-yard field goals during his trial. Although interested in the offer, he refused claiming he did not want to part from his family after being told he should stay three months at the United States until he could get a work permit and allow them to join him.[2]

On 2 March 2012, Adhemar came out of retirement to play at Campeonato Carioca third division for Serrano.[3]

References

  1. "Adhemar" (in German). fussballdaten.de. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  2. "Aos 39, ídolo do São Caetano diz que ainda quer jogar na NFL" (in Portuguese). folha.com. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  3. "Adhemar abandona aposentadoria para disputar Terceirona do Carioca" (in Portuguese). globoesporte.com. Retrieved 2 March 2012.

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