Nathan Cardoso

Nathan Raphael Pelae Cardoso (born 13 May 1995), simply known as Nathan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who last played as a central defender for América Mineiro.

He played for the youth and senior teams of SE Palmeiras in Brazil's top flight and was later loaned to various clubs in Brazil and Switzerland. Nathan was transferred to FC Zürich in the Swiss Super League in 2019 and played for two years there. He joined MLS club San Jose Earthquakes in 2021.

Nathan played in 46 matches for San Jose during the 2021 and 2022 seasons with limited availability due to injuries. He underwent surgery after tearing his left knee's meniscus in February 2022 and played 26 matches during the regular season. Nathan was unable to play during the 2023 season after he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament tear during preseason. He was signed by Seattle Sounders FC in January 2024, but injured his hamstring in May. He played six matches during the season and returned during the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, where he started in the Western Conference against the LA Galaxy. His contract option for the 2025 season was declined by the Sounders on 4 December 2024.

Honours Palmeiras Copa do Brasil: 2015

Chapecoense Campeonato Catarinense: 2017