Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz | ||
| Date of birth | September 28, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Valença, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | FC Seoul | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2007 | Bahia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2008 | Ceará | 32 | (13) |
| 2009–2010 | America-RJ | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | Bahia | 26 | (15) |
| 2010–2011 | Fluminense | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Palmeiras (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2011–2013 | Dalian Shide | 34 | (7) |
| 2013 | → Bahia (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Atlético-GO (loan) | 10 | (6) |
| 2014–2015 | Daejeon Citizen | 49 | (34) |
| 2015– | FC Seoul | 13 | (8) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 December 2015. | |||
Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz, or simply, Adriano (born 28 September 1987 in Valença) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for South Korean side FC Seoul. He plays as a striker. Sometimes, he is called by his nickname, "Adriano Michael Jackson" which he earned for his eccentric goal celebration where he imitates the late American pop star's dance.[1]
Club career
He played many Brazilian sides - Ceará, America-RJ, Esporte Clube Bahia, Palmeiras. Espescilly, When he was in America-RJ, He played with his role model Romario. Romario came on during the 68th minute of the match between America and Artsul, replacing Adriano.[2]
In Palmeiras, he was a top scorer in 2011 Copa do Brasil.
Dalian Shide
8 June 2011, Adriano transferred to Chinese Super League side Dalian Shide on a four-year deal with a reported fee of 3.8 million US dollars.[3] He made his Super League debut for Dalian on 14 June in a 2–0 home victory against Chengdu Blades, coming on as a substitute for Ahn Jung-Hwan in the second half.[4] His first goal in China came on 7 August, which ensured Dalian secure a 1–1 draw against Liaoning Whowin.[5] He managed to score 4 goals in 12 appearances in the 2011 league season.
On 26 June 2012, Adriano scored 5 goals in the third round of 2012 Chinese FA Cup as Dalian Shide beat League One club Yanbian Baekdu Tigers 8–0 at Jinzhou Stadium.[6] He broke the Chinese FA Cup record for most goals scored in a match (the record was 4 goals in original, hold by Wang Tao in 1998 and Mark Williams in 1999).
Daejeon Citizen
On 13 March 2014, Adriano joined South Korean side Daejeon Citizen in K League Challenge.
FC Seoul
On 28 July 2015, Adriano joined South Korean side FC Seoul in K League Classic.
Career statistics
Brazil and China
- Correct as of 31 September 2013
| Club | Season | League | State Championship | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bahia | 2010 | 26 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 15 |
| Palmeiras | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 8 |
| Dalian Shide | 2011 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2012 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 8 | |
| Bahia | 2013 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Atlético Goianiense | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| Total | 76 | 30 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 104 | 42 | |
K League
- Correct as of 30 November 2015
- 2014 season, Adriano played at 2nd Division - K League Challenge
| Club | Season | K League Classic | KFA Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Daejeon Citizen | 2014 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | 32 | 27 | 4 |
| 2015 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | 18 | 8 | 1 | |
| Daejeon Total |
49 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 35 | 5 | |
| FC Seoul | 2015 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | 15 | 10 | 1 |
| Seoul Total |
13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 1 | |
| Career Total | 62 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 45 | 6 | |
Honours
Club
Individual
References
- ↑ "Michael Jackson to play alongside John Lennon, Mahatma Gandhi". REUTERS. 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "아드리아노의 비밀, ‘스승 호마리우+비디오’" (in Korean). Footballist. 22 January 2015.
- ↑ 实德800万美元锁定新外援 巴西舞王即将登陆中超
- ↑ 实德队最高身价外援首秀惊艳 将帅盛赞救火队员
- ↑ 实德800万强援终斩中超首球 惊鸿一击组3叉戟
- ↑ Match Video
External links
- Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz profile at Soccerway
- Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz – K League stats at kleague.com
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