Jeferson Paulo Rodrigues de Souza (born 14 December 1981), known as Mikimba, is a former footballer who played as a right winger. Born in Brazil, he represented the Togo national team.

Mikimba
Personal information
Full name Jeferson Paulo Rodrigues de Souza
Date of birth (1981-12-14) 14 December 1981 (age 42)
Place of birth Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Joaçaba ? (?)
2002–2003 Chapecoense ? (?)
2003Paraná (loan) (–)
2003 Metz B and Metz 5 (2)
2004–2005 Chapecoense ? (?)
2006–2008 Cianorte ? (?)
2008 Veranópolis ? (?)
2008 Águia Negra 6 (1)
2008–2009 Chapecoense ? (?)
2009 Águia Negra ? (?)
2009 Nacional Manaus 5 (0)
2010 Paranavaí ? (?)
2010 Francisco Beltrão ? (?)
2011 Colatina SE ? (?)
2011 Glória
2011 Caxias
2012 Comercial-MS
2013 Novo Hamburgo
2013 Riograndense
2013 Águia Negra
International career
2003 Togo 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 January 2009
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 January 2009

Biography

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Mikimba was born in Joaçaba, a small city situated in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. He also hold Togolese citizenship.[1]

International career

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Mikimba made his Togo national team debut on 8 June 2003 in a 2004 African Cup of Nations Qualifying match against Cape Verde, in Lomé. That day Les Eperviers (the nickname of Togo national football team) won 5–2.

International goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 8 June 2003 Stade de Kégué, Lomé, Togo   Cape Verde
4 – 2
5 - 2
2004 African Cup of Nations Qualifying match

References

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  1. ^ "Mikimba é anunciado como reforço, e Águia Negra tenta amistosos" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 13 June 2013.
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