Players

2016: Saw action in 16 matches for the Miami FC, starting 12 times … As a defender, he totaled 45 clearances, blocked 15 shots and intercepted 43 passes … Adailton completed 403 passes in 2016, finishing the season with an 81 percent pass accuracy … He notched an assist against the (Apr. 15) Jacksonville Armada … Adailton was also credited with an assist on Jaime Chavez’s goal against the (June 1) Wilmington Hammerheads in the US Open Cup.

 

Before the Miami FC: Adailton, a Salvador, Brazil native, began his career with Brazilian Serie B club Vitória in 2002 and quickly established himself as a dominant force in the backline … The following year, he sealed a championship win with his national team at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, against Spain, led by legendary Andres Iniesta … After years playing in Europe and Brazil, Adailton made his first step into the American soccer leagues with the MLS’ Chicago Fire. He went on to make 19 appearances and one goal during his time with the team … Prior to joining the Miami FC, Adailton recorded a career total of 12,594 minutes played and 156 appearances across the world.