Jefferson Charles de Souza Pinto

Jefferson Charles de Souza Pinto, shortly Jefferson ( born March 28, 1982 in Rio de Janeiro ) is a Brazilian footballer.

Career

Jefferson played between 1997 and 2001 in the youth department of Flamengo Rio de Janeiro, before joining Criciúma EC in the Série B 2002. After living in the Olaria AC (2003 to 2005) and Atlético Roraima Clube (2006 to 2007), he was spotted by Miron Bleiberg, coach of Australian clubs Gold Coast United, during a scouting trip and committed together with compatriot Robson for the 2009/10 season.

Even before the league opener, he suffered a serious knee injury and was out for several months. Not until the 13th Round, he made his competitive debut against North Queensland Fury. Other knee problems that he was being treated in Brazil, finally took care of the premature termination of his contract with Gold Coast in February 2010. His next station was known in 2012 Trem Desportivo in the Série D.