Denilson Martins Nascimento

Denílson Martins Nascimento (born 4 September 1976), simply known as Denílson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer.

Club career Born in Salvador, Bahia, Denílson moved abroad at the age of 20. He was, however, limited to reserve team football with both Feyenoord and Paris Saint-Germain, and signed with Portuguese club União Lamas in January 1998.

After six years in the United Arab Emirates, mainly at the service of Al Shabab, and a brief stint in the Liga MX with Club Atlas, Denílson joined South Korea's Daejon Citizen initially on a three-month contract, returning later for one 1/2 years. He helped fellow K-League team Pohang Steelers finish third at the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup, scoring four goals in three games.

On 29 December 2009 Denílson signed for Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan, partnering Rivaldo at that and his following club, Mogi Mirim. He continued playing well into his 30s, making his debut in the Série B at the age of 35 with Guarani.

Honours Club Pohang Steelers Korean FA Cup: 2008 Korean League Cup: 2009 AFC Champions League: 2009

Individual FIFA Club World Cup: Top Scorer 2009 K-League Best XI: 2009