Anderson Vital da Silva, commonly known as Dedé (; born 1 July 1988) is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Club career
Vasco da Gama After a spell in Campeonato Carioca for Volta Redonda in 2009, Dedé was loaned with a buy-out clause to Vasco da Gama. In Vasco da Gama, Dedé won his first title as a professional, the Brasileirão Série B in 2009, despite not having had many chances in the first team.
In 2010, Dedé started the year on the bench and had very few chances to show his skills at Vasco da Gama. However, in a game against Vitória, in the quarter-final of the Copa do Brasil, Dedé was selected due to the lack of available defenders and subsequently had his contract (which would end in a month) renewed until the end of 2010. He played very well and after a string of solid and impressive displays, became the defensive backbone of Vasco da Gama, becoming a fan favourite, heavily cheered by the club's supporters.
In October 2010, the buy-out clause was exercised, and subsequently Dedé and Vasco da Gama signed an agreement until the end of 2014. In the same year, Dedé won the award of best right centre back in Brasileirão. In 2011, formed a rock solid duo with Anderson Martins that won the 2011 Copa do Brasil, with both players being elected the best central defenders of the 2011 Campeonato Carioca.
Currently, Dedé is considered one of the best centre backs in Brazilian football, with great acclaim from critics and fans. Dedé has become one of the great idols of Vasco da Gama in the 21st century, turning up the campaign poster boy "Marco1924" (promotional clock that celebrates the victory of Vasco da Gama against racism in football), along with Fernando Prass.YouTube – Vasco da Gama's Marco1924 Video. Youtube.com (23 July 2011). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.Brahma-Vasco da Gama's Facebook Page. Facebook.com. Retrieved on 19 July 2013. On 11 July, was elected by SBT and a popular vote as one of the 100 greatest Brazilians of all time.O Maior Brasileiro de Todos os Tempos . SBT. Retrieved on 19 July 2013. On one of his last games for Vasco da Gama, he kissed the club's emblem to show his love for the club even with his transfer.
Cruzeiro On 17 April 2013, Dedé was confirmed as new player for Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro paid a fee of R$14 million for him plus midfielder Allison. Wellington Paulista, on loan with West Ham United was also included in the negotiation. Dedé became the most expensive player ever purchased by Cruzeiro.Dedé é apresentado em supermercado em BH. Dgabc.com.br (19 April 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-19. In an interview just after his transfer he stated he never intended to leave Vasco, but he knew his transfer would put an end to the financial problems the club was having, which led him to the decision to leave. He also stated that he was very sad to leave the club and even though he is leaving Vasco, his heart is staying.Dedé deixa o Vasco e acerta com o Cruzeiro. Br.esporteinterativo.yahoo.com (17 April 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.
Introduced in a supermarket in Belo Horizonte, home of his new club, Dedé appeared before journalists in an innovative publicity stunt.Cruzeiro inova e faz apresentação do zagueiro Dedé em supermercado. Estadao.com.br (19 April 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-19. He later had his transfer blocked by FERJ, main football institution from Rio de Janeiro, the state of his former club Vasco da Gama. According to FERJ, the reason for the blockade was due to debts owed by Vasco da Gama to the Brazilian Federal Justice. While this debt does not be paid, the defender must not keep playing for any club.Endividado, Vasco vê Justiça Federal bloquear transferência de Dedé. Gazetaesportiva.net (19 April 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-19. Despite these problems, Cruzeiro were not worried, considering them a matter that must be resolved by Vasco.Dedé: imbróglio do Vasco com a Fazenda não preocupa Cruzeiro. Esportes.terra.com.br (21 April 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.
On 16 January 2015, it was reported that Dedé would have to undergo a surgery in his right knee, being expected to return after about 8 months. He underwent another surgery in the same knee in April 2015 and only returned in 2016. That year, he fractured a kneecap and had a new surgery in August, again in his right knee, after playing only six matches.
Ponte Preta On 28 March 2022, Dedé's contract with Ponte Preta was terminated by mutual consent.
International career On 25 July 2011, after numerous great performances with Vasco da Gama, Dedé debuted with the Brazil national football team at the friendly match against Germany, on the first call by the coach Mano Menezes after their elimination in the 2011 Copa América.,
On 18 August, Dedé was selected again, this time for the friendly match against Ghana. Although he did not play in any of the aforementioned matches.
In 5 September, Dedé was selected for Superclásico de las Américas, where only players who played in Brazilian football were selected. On 14 September, Dedé finally debuted in Superclásico de las Américas.YouTube – Dedé talking about your first call to Brazilian national team. Youtube.com (26 July 2011). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.Vasco TV Interview. Youtube.com (3 August 2011). Retrieved on 2013-07-19.
On 15 October 2013, in a 2-0 friendly win against Zambia played in China, Dedé scored the second goal, heading in a free-kick cross by Neymar.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVolta Redonda2008Carioca—7120—7Appearance(s) in Copa Rio01612009—132———132Total—20320—70293Vasco da Gama2009Série B50————502010Série A3611020——39320113061531114Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana2—5912201223090—5Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores1—373201300144———144Total94739713193—15526Cruzeiro2013Série A312—41——353201421211141101—4652015000000——0020160040——1Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga05020173011101010712018203608090—43320191426060130—392Total8992812223312017414Ponte Preta2022Série B001000——10Career total1601482112933249031232
International National team Club Season Apps GoalsBrazilVasco da Gama 2011 2 0 2012 4 0 2013 3 1Cruzeiro 2018 2 0 Total 11 1
International goals Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first. No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 15 October 2013 Beijing National Stadium, Beijing, China 2–0 2–0 International Friendly
Awards and honours
Club Vasco da Gama Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2009 Copa do Brasil: 2011
Cruzeiro Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2013, 2014 Campeonato Mineiro: 2014, 2018, 2019 Copa do Brasil: 2017, 2018
International Brazil Superclásico de las Américas: 2011
Individual 63rd Greatest Brazilian Ever Campeonato Carioca Team of the Year: 2010, 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 Bola de Prata: 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Fan's Player: 2011 Best Centre-back in Brazil: 2018
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