Anderson Vital da Silva
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Anderson Vital da Silva, known as Dedé (born July 1, 1988 in Volta Redonda
, Rio de Janeiro
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who currently plays as a centre back or sweeper for Vasco da Gama
and the Brazilian national team.
for Volta Redonda
in 2009, Dedé was loaned with a buy-out clause to the Giant of the Hill. In Vasco
, Dedé won his first title as a professional, the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B in 2009, despite not having had many chances in the first team.
In 2010, Dedé started the year as a bench player and had very few chances to show his skills for Vasco da Gama. However in a game against Vitória
, for the quarter-final of the Copa do Brasil
, Dedé was selected because the lack of available defenders and therefore had his contract (which would end in a month) renewed until the end of 2010. He played that game really well and after a string of solid and impressive displays, became the defensive backbone of Vasco da Gama, being one of the fan favourites and heavily cheered by Vasco da Gama's supporters.
In October
2010, the buy-out clause was exercised, and subsequently Dedé and Vasco da Gama signed an agreement until the end of 2014. In the same year, Dedé won the award of best right centre back in Brasileirão. In 2011, formed a rock solid duo with Anderson Martins that won the 2011 Copa do Brasil
, with both players being elected the best central defenders of the 2011 Campeonato Carioca
.
Currently, Dedé is considered one of the best centre backs in activity
in Brazil
and one of the greats new players in Brazilian football
, with great acclaim from critics and fans. With great performances and the big identification with the Vasco da Gama's fans, Dedé won the fans several nicknames: "O Mito" ("The Myth
"), "Dedéckenbauer
" and even "Dedélícia" ("Dedélicious
", by female fans
). Dedé has become one of the great idols of the Vasco da Gama in the 21st Century
, turning up the campaign poster boy "Marco1924" (promotional clock that celebrates the victory of Vasco da Gama against racism
in football), along with Fernando Prass.
, on the first call by the coach Mano Menezes after the elimination in the Copa America 2011, and in August 18, Dedé is called again, this time, for the friendly match against Ghana
. But he has not played in any of the opportunities. In September 5, Dedé is called for Roca Cup
, where only players who play in Brazilian football
were called. On September 14, Dedé finally debuted in Roca Cup.
entered into an agreement for the renewal of his contract until the end of 2014.
Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda is the name of a city in the Rio de Janeiro state of Brazil with 182.81 km² of area, located from 350m to 707m from the sea level and with a population of 259,811 inhabitants . The area around the city has nearly 700,000...
, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who currently plays as a centre back or sweeper for Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
and the Brazilian national team.
Club career
After a good Campeonato CariocaCampeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
for Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube, Volta Redonda or simply by its nickname Voltaço, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Volta Redonda in Rio de Janeiro, founded on February 9, 1976....
in 2009, Dedé was loaned with a buy-out clause to the Giant of the Hill. In Vasco
Vasco
The name Vasco, currently used as a Portuguese male name, derives from the medieval Iberian name Velasco, which probably has its origins in the Basque country .Vasco may refer to:People:...
, Dedé won his first title as a professional, the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B in 2009, despite not having had many chances in the first team.
In 2010, Dedé started the year as a bench player and had very few chances to show his skills for Vasco da Gama. However in a game against Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
, for the quarter-final of the Copa do Brasil
2010 Copa do Brasil
The 2010 Copa do Brasil was the 22nd edition of the Copa do Brasil, starting on February 10 and ended on August 4. It was contested by 64 teams, either qualified through their respective state championships or by the CBF Rankings...
, Dedé was selected because the lack of available defenders and therefore had his contract (which would end in a month) renewed until the end of 2010. He played that game really well and after a string of solid and impressive displays, became the defensive backbone of Vasco da Gama, being one of the fan favourites and heavily cheered by Vasco da Gama's supporters.
In October
October
October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the...
2010, the buy-out clause was exercised, and subsequently Dedé and Vasco da Gama signed an agreement until the end of 2014. In the same year, Dedé won the award of best right centre back in Brasileirão. In 2011, formed a rock solid duo with Anderson Martins that won the 2011 Copa do Brasil
2011 Copa do Brasil
The 2011 Copa do Brasil was the 23rd edition of the Copa do Brasil, Brazil's national football cup tournament. It began on February 16 and ended on June 8...
, with both players being elected the best central defenders of the 2011 Campeonato Carioca
2011 Campeonato Carioca
-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Group A standings:-Group B:-Troféu Carlos Alberto Torres:-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:- Overall standings:- External links:*...
.
Currently, Dedé is considered one of the best centre backs in activity
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
in Brazil
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
and one of the greats new players in Brazilian football
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
, with great acclaim from critics and fans. With great performances and the big identification with the Vasco da Gama's fans, Dedé won the fans several nicknames: "O Mito" ("The Myth
Mythology
The term mythology can refer either to the study of myths, or to a body or collection of myths. As examples, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece...
"), "Dedéckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Anton Beckenbauer is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed Der Kaiser because of his elegant style, his leadership, his first name "Franz" , and his dominance on the football pitch...
" and even "Dedélícia" ("Dedélicious
Delicious
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", by female fans
Female
Female is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova .- Defining characteristics :The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male...
). Dedé has become one of the great idols of the Vasco da Gama in the 21st Century
21st century
The 21st century is the current century of the Anno Domini era or the Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The century began on January 1, 2001 and will end on December 31, 2100. The years from 2001 to 2010 are historical; the years from 2011 to 2100 are subject to futurology and...
, turning up the campaign poster boy "Marco1924" (promotional clock that celebrates the victory of Vasco da Gama against racism
Racism
Racism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
in football), along with Fernando Prass.
International career
In July 25 2011, after numerous great performances by Vasco da Gama, Dedé is called for the first time for the Brazilian national football team, for the friendly match against GermanyGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
, on the first call by the coach Mano Menezes after the elimination in the Copa America 2011, and in August 18, Dedé is called again, this time, for the friendly match against Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
. But he has not played in any of the opportunities. In September 5, Dedé is called for Roca Cup
Roca Cup
The Roca Cup was a football competition contested between Argentina and Brazil from 1914 to 1976 on irregular basis.- History :The competition was created by former president of Argentina, general Julio Roca in 1913...
, where only players who play in Brazilian football
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
were called. On September 14, Dedé finally debuted in Roca Cup.
Career statistics
- (Correct )
Club Season State League League Copa do Brasil Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Copa SudamericanaThe Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Volta Redonda Volta Redonda Futebol ClubeVolta Redonda Futebol Clube, Volta Redonda or simply by its nickname Voltaço, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Volta Redonda in Rio de Janeiro, founded on February 9, 1976....2009 2009 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2009 football season in Brazil, which is the 108th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...13 2 13 2 Vasco da Gama Club de Regatas Vasco da GamaClub de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
(loan)2009 2009 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2009 football season in Brazil, which is the 108th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...- 5 0 5 0 2010 2010 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2010 football season in Brazil, which is the 109th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...1 0 36 1 4 0 41 1 2011 2011 CR Vasco da Gama seasonThe 2011 season is the 113th year of the club, and their 40st in the Brazilian Série A, having been relegated from the top division only in 2008 season...15 3 25 4 11 1 2 2 53 10 Total 29 5 59 4 15 1 - - 1 0 104 13
Honours
Vasco da GamaClub de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
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- Campeonato Brasileiro Série BCampeonato Brasileiro Série BThe Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
: 2009 - Copa do BrasilCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 20112011 Copa do BrasilThe 2011 Copa do Brasil was the 23rd edition of the Copa do Brasil, Brazil's national football cup tournament. It began on February 16 and ended on June 8...
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
Contract
In October 2010, Dedé and VascoVasco
The name Vasco, currently used as a Portuguese male name, derives from the medieval Iberian name Velasco, which probably has its origins in the Basque country .Vasco may refer to:People:...
entered into an agreement for the renewal of his contract until the end of 2014.