Nivaldo (footballer, born June 1988)

Nivaldo Rodrigues Ferreira (born 22 June 1988), known as Nivaldo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for English club City of Liverpool.

Early career
On 16 August 2012, Nivaldo played on trial for FC Ufa reserve team. In July 2013, Nivaldo joined Sibir Novosibirsk, going on to make his debut for them in the Russian Football League against FC Ufa. On 14 August 2014, Nivaldo signed for Luch-Energiya Vladivostok. On 25 August 2016, Nivaldo signed a one-year contract with Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. Nivaldo was released by Yenisey on 31 January 2017.

Lokomotiv Tashkent
On 1 February 2018, Nivaldo signed on loan for Lokomotiv Tashkent until 30 June 2018.

SC Chaika
In summer 2021 he moved to SC Chaika, in Ukrainian Second League and on 14 July 2021 he scored two goals for SC Chaika in the friendly match against FC Chernihiv in Plysky ended 3-0. On 25 July he made his debut with the new team in the 2021-22 Ukrainian Second League season against Bukovyna Chernivtsi. On 18 August he made his debut in the 2021–22 Ukrainian Cup against FC Chernihiv.

Radcliffe
On 12 August 2022 he moved to English club Radcliffe of the Northern Premier League.

Bootle (loan)
In October 2022, Nivaldo signed for Bootle on loan.

City of Liverpool
On 23 August 2023, Northern Premier League Division One West team City of Liverpool, announced the signing of Nivaldo.

Personal life
Nivaldo is married to Ukrainian Tennis player Anna Karavayeva, with whom he has two children.

Honours

 * Dinamo Brest
 * Belarusian Cup: 2017–18
 * Belarusian Super Cup: 2018