Kerlon
Kerlon ( born January 27, 1988 in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, with full name Kerlon Moura de Souza ), is a Brazilian footballer who is since July 2009, with Inter Milan in the Italian Serie A under contract.
His trademark is the " seal - trick", which is why he also Foquinho (translated: the little seal ) is called, in which he balances the ball on his head over the half court and unstoppbar seems.
Career
In the club
Kerlon began his career with the major Brazilian club Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte, where he held the position of striker, sometimes the central midfielder. At the start of the 2008/2009 season it attracted Kerlon for 1.3 million euros to Italy for Serie A newly promoted AC Chievo Verona. His Serie A debut, he celebrated October 29, 2008 at 1:2 at home to Lazio. During the season, he went to three other stakes, as it turned out due to injury before the season end.
On 7 July 2009 it was announced that Kerlon free transfer in summer switches to league rival Inter Milan, where he received a contract until 30 June 2012.
At the beginning of the 2009/10 season Kerlon was awarded for one year at Ajax Amsterdam.
In the National Team
In the U-17 South American Championship 2005 in Venezuela Kerlon could draw the attention of the public for the first time. In addition to the tournament victory he won the title of the scorer and was voted player of the tournament.
Achievements / Title
In the National Team
- U-17 South American champions: 2005
In the club
- State Championship of Minas Gerais: 2005
- Italian Super Cup winner: 2010
Individual Achievements / Honors
- Top scorer and best player in the U-17 South American Championship: 2005