Adilson dos Santos

Adilson dos Santos, shortly Adi or Adilson (born 12 May 1976) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left-back. After retiring, he stayed as assistant manager at the club.

Career Adilson started his senior career playing with Apucarana Atlético Clube, and by 1998 he was estimated the best defender in Paraná State championship.

Next year, he moved to Serbian Red Star Belgrade where he played 11 matches in the First League of FR Yugoslavia during the 1998–99 season.

In 1999, he moved to Real Betis. but he did not make debut and moved to Sevilla. However, Sevilla did not have enough money to pay the transfer fee, so Real Betis lodged a complaint against Sevilla and he was not allowed to play for Sevilla FC. After the issue of the fee was resolved, he still did not play because he was deemed too young a player and the club was in the danger of relegation. He ended up playing on their B team.

In 2001, Adilson moved to Chinese club Dalian Shide. He had succeeded in this club. He became the champion of Asia once and China four times also twice of Chinese FA Cup.

In March 2006, he moved to FC Seoul of K League Classic of South Korea

He was winner of K-League Best XI in 2007, 2008 and 2010. He is now considered the best defender of the K-League after a collection of outstanding performances.

On 29 January 2014, Adilson retired at FC Seoul and was appointed as coach.

Career statistics Statistics accurate as of 3 December 2013

Honours Paraná Clube Campeonato Paranaense : 1997

Red Star Belgrade FR Yugoslav Cup : 1998–99

Dalian Shide Chinese Jia-A League: 2000, 2001, 2002 Chinese Super League : 2005 Chinese FA Cup: 2001, 2005 Chinese Football Super Cup: 2000, 2002 Asian Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 2000–01

FC Seoul K League: 2010, 2012; runner-up 2008 Korean League Cup: 2006, 2010; runner-up 2007 AFC Champions League runner-up: 2013

Individual K League Best XI: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013