Élton Rodrigues Brandão

Élton Rodrigues Brandão (born 1 August 1985), simply known as Élton or Pelélton, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

A journeyman striker, Élton played for several clubs in Brazil, whilst also having spells in Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. He was the top scorer during the 2009 season with Vasco da Gama, and top goalscorer during the 2013 season with Náutico.

Career

At the end of the 2009 season with CR Vasco da Gama, was awarded the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B top scorer award with 17, along with Marcelo Nicácio and Rafael Coelho.

On 1 November 2010, Globoesporte held a vote to Vasco da Gama fans to see which player they would miss the most after their loan spell ended. Élton won the vote with 55% of the vote.

On 25 January 2011, Élton returned to Vasco da Gama on a one year loan.

On 13 August 2012, Élton was announced at Vitória on a loan deal. He scored on his league debut for the club, scoring against Joinville on 17 August 2012.

On 21 January 2013, Élton was announced at Náutico on a one year loan. On 4 March 2013, he scored a hattrick against Chã Grande.

On 28 January 2015, Élton agreed to terminate his contract with Flamengo.

On 21 December 2021, after finishing as the team's top goalscorer with 15 goals in all competitions, Élton signed a new one year contract with Cuiabá.

On 19 January 2023, Élton terminated his contract with CSA after taking them to court due to unpaid wages.

On 29 May 2023, Élton agreed to terminate his contract with Juventude.

On 23 June 2023, free agent Élton was announced at Remo.

Career statistics

Honours Santo André Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2008

Vasco Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2009 Copa do Brasil: 2011

Corinthians Copa Libertadores: 2012

Al-Nassr Saudi Crown Prince Cup: 2013–14 Saudi Professional League: 2013–14

Cuiabá Campeonato Mato-Grossense: 2021, 2022