Jackson (footballer, born 1988)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jackson Henrique Gonçalves Pereira | ||
| Date of birth | June 3, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Franca, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Full Back, Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Toronto FC | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002 | Internacional-SP | ||
| 2002–2004 | Rio Branco-SP | ||
| 2005–2006 | São Paulo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2011 | São Paulo | 1 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Uberaba (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Mogi Mirim (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2009 | → São Caetano (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Botafogo-SP (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → FC Dallas (loan) | 40 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | FC Dallas | 51 | (7) |
| 2012 | → Cruzeiro (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2014– | Toronto FC | 30 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2015. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jackson Henrique Gonçalves Pereira, commonly known as Jackson (born June 3, 1988), is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer. He is known for his physical prowess and utility player abilities.
Career
Jackson made his professional debut for São Paulo against Fluminense in a 1-1 draw at the Maracanã in the Campeonato Brasileiro on October 13, 2007. He was then taken off at half-time and replaced by Fernando.[1] He also made his Copa Sudamericana debut for São Paulo in 0-1 home defeat to Millonarios on October 10, 2007.[2]
On August 13, 2010, FC Dallas of Major League Soccer signed Jackson on loan from Brazilian first division side São Paulo FC. He made his debut for his new club the following day, coming on in the 82nd minute for Brek Shea against D.C. United at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.[3] He started in the MLS Cup 2010 loss to Colorado Rapids, playing 34 minutes. Jackson was also named to the MLS Team of Week 15 and 16 in the 2011 MLS season for his play against Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew.[4][5] Jackson was loaned for one year by FC Dallas to Cruzeiro on January 18, 2012.[6] On April 13, 2012, FC Dallas recalled Jackson from Cruzeiro, cutting short the loan deal due to injuries in the FC Dallas midfield.[7]
On December 9, 2013, Jackson was traded to Toronto FC in exchange for allocation money and a conditional second-round draft pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.[8]
Honours
- Campeonato Paulista Sub-17: 2005
- Campeonato Paulista Sub-20: 2006
- Taça Belo Horizonte: 2006
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20: 2006
- Brazilian League: 2007
See also
- List of current MLS players
References
- ↑ "Fluminense 1-1 São Paulo Campeonato Brasileirão 2007 Jornada 31". zerozero.pt. October 13, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ↑ "Copa Sudamericana debut". sportsya.com. October 10, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ↑ "Match Recap: FC Dallas 3, DC United, 1". fcdallas.com. August 14, 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
- ↑ "Team of the Week: Week 15". MLSsoccer.com. June 28, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Team of the Week: Week 16". MLSsoccer.com. July 6, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ "loans Jackson to Brazilian first division side Cruzeiro". FC Dallas. January 18, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ EJ Holland (April 13, 2012). "Injuries force Dallas to recall Jackson from Cruzeiro". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ "TFC Acquires Jackson From FC Dallas". TorontoFC.ca. December 9, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
External links
- (Portuguese) globoesporte.globo.com
- (Portuguese) CBF
- (Portuguese) saopaulofc.net
- MLS player profile
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