Jeda Brazilian footballer, striker Date of Birth: 15.04.1979 Country: Brazil

1. Early Career in Brazil and Italy
2. Debut in Serie A and Loan Spells
3. Return to Vicenza and Emergence
4. Move to Palermo and Further Loans
5. Goalscoring Success at Crotone and Rimini
6. Move to Cagliari and Serie A Football
7. Later Career Moves

Early Career in Brazil and Italy

Jeda's football journey began with União São João in Brazil, where he made 12 appearances and scored once. After impressing in the Viareggio Tournament for the club's youth team, he was acquired by Vicenza in Italy.

Debut in Serie A and Loan Spells

With Vicenza, Jeda made his Serie A debut, scoring in a 1-2 loss to Lazio. However, the club was relegated to Serie B the following season, leading to Jeda making only three appearances before being loaned to Siena. In Siena, he played 15 matches and scored four goals, aiding the team in their Serie B survival.

Return to Vicenza and Emergence

Returning to Vicenza in 2002, Jeda established himself as a starter, scoring eight goals in 35 games. During the first half of the 2003-04 season, he remained with Vicenza despite the club's transition to a younger squad, scoring six goals in 23 matches.

Move to Palermo and Further Loans

In January 2004, Jeda joined Palermo, who acquired half of his rights. He played 17 games and scored three goals. The following summer, he transferred to Piacenza, where he made 18 appearances and scored three goals. In January 2005, he was loaned to Catania, where he scored six goals in 19 games.

Goalscoring Success at Crotone and Rimini

Jeda's scoring prowess was evident during the 2005-06 season at Crotone, where he became the team's top scorer with 15 goals. In July 2006, he joined Rimini, which aimed to gain promotion to Serie A. He played 58 matches and scored 25 goals over two seasons.

Move to Cagliari and Serie A Football

On January 8, 2008, Jeda was signed by Cagliari for a €2.5 million transfer fee, with a contract until 2011. In his first season, he made 20 appearances and scored three goals. The 2008-09 season saw him become a regular starter, scoring 11 goals and assisting team top scorer Robert Acquafresca.

Later Career Moves

Jeda continued as a second striker in the 2009-10 season, with Alessandro Matri as the main target man. He scored eight goals, many of them headers. On August 31, 2010, Jeda moved to Lecce.