Clayton Soares do Nascimento (born 24 November 1978) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for B71.

Clayton Soares
Personal information
Full name Clayton Soares do Nascimento
Date of birth (1978-11-24) November 24, 1978 (age 45)
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998 Madureira
1999 Mesquita
2000–2001 Serrano
2002 07 Vestur
2003–2009 B71
2010 FC Hoyvík
2011 07 Vestur 26 (15)
2012–2016 ÍF 125 (55)
2017– B71
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life edit

He is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1]

Career edit

He started his career with Brazilian side Madureira. In 1999, he signed for Brazilian side Mesquita. In 2000, he signed for Brazilian side Serrano. In 2002, he signed for Faroese side 07 Vestur. In 2003, he signed for Faroese side B71. In 2010, he signed for Faroese side FC Hoyvík. In 2011, he returned to Faroese side 07 Vestur. In 2012, he signed for Faroese side ÍF. He was the top scorer of the 2012 Faroe Islands Premier League.[2] In 2017, he returned to Faroese side B71.

Style of play edit

He mainly operates as a striker. He has been described as "has the golden ability to slide into the right position at the right time".[3] He operated as a left-back early in his career.[4]

Personal life edit

He has worked at a fish-packing factory.[5] He has been married and has a son.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Soares: «Comem baleias e pinguins, mas são gentis»". iol.pt.
  2. ^ "Clayton Soares er givin á hægsta stigi". bolt.fo.
  3. ^ "Soares: Royndur fótbóltsspælari noktaður innferð". kvf.no.
  4. ^ "Soaes: Artilheiro nas Ilhas Faroe, brasuca quer levar clube nórdico à Champions". globo.com.
  5. ^ "Meet the journey boys from Brazil". theguardian.com.
  6. ^ "Clayton: Eg vóni enn". in.fo.