Clébson (footballer, born 1978)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Clébson Moreira dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Itiúba, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 22 June 2001 (aged 22) | ||
| Place of death | Serrinha, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1999 | Bahia | ||
| 2000–2001 | Vasco da Gama | 55 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 October 2023 | |||
Clébson Moreira dos Santos (4 September 1978 – 22 June 2001), simply known as Clébson, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]
Career[edit]
He began his career in 1997, at EC Bahia, and in 1998 he was Bahia champion with the club, attracting the attention of several clubs. Hired by Vasco, for its versatility, as he played both as a defender and as a full-back, he joined the squad as an option, but won the position of Maricá, and made a total of 55 appearances for the club. Clébson also scored two goals for the club, both in the 2001 Copa Libertadores.[2]
Death[edit]
Clébson died after his car collided with the back of a truck, while he was traveling from Salvador to his hometown, Itiúba.[3]
Honours[edit]
- Bahia
- Campeonato Baiano: 1999
- Vasco da Gama
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Que fim levou? Clébson". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Relembre a trajetória do lateral Clébson, campeão brasileiro e da Mercosul pelo Vasco". NetVasco (in Portuguese). 27 June 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Junho sem festa. Campeão pelo Vasco, Clébson morreu antes do auge a caminho de uma comemoração com sua família". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 August 2023.