Botafogo idol Jefferson played his last match seven years ago | OneFootball

Botafogo idol, Jefferson played the last match of his career exactly seven years ago. At the Nilton Santos Stadium, with the goalkeeper on the field, the home team defeated Paraná 2-1 in the Brazilian Championship.

Through its official profile on X, Botafogo remembered the date. “Thank you for everything, our wall! We will love you forever!” says the post, with a photo of the goalkeeper in front of the fans.

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Jefferson arrived in 2003, after playing for Cruzeiro, with Botafogo in a rebuilding phase after being relegated to the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. The goalkeeper didn't win titles but managed to attract the attention of Turkish football.

After terminating his contract with Konyaspor, Jefferson decided to return to Botafogo in 2009 and was crucial in avoiding another relegation. He became captain, won titles, and became the goalkeeper with the most matches in Botafogo's history. In 2014, he was called up for the World Cup.

Jefferson's Numbers for Botafogo

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