Carlos Alexandre Cardoso (born 11 September 1984), simply known as Cardoso, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a central defender.
Born in Santa Rosa de Viterbo, São Paulo, Cardoso began his career at Comercial where he spent three years until joining Estrela Amadora. In 2008, during the winter transfer window, he moved abroad for the first time in his career to join Pandurii Târgu Jiu in Romania. Following a short stint at Russian club Alania Vladikavkaz in 2012, Cardoso returned to Brazil joining Esporte Clube Vitória. Cardoso joined Neftchi Baku in 2013 on a free transfer. In 2015, at the age of 30, Cardoso signed a one-year to play for Tractor Sazi of Tabriz in the Persian Gulf League.
Career
Neftchi Baku Cardoso signed for Azerbaijan Premier League Champions Neftchi Baku in June 2013, making 68 appearances for them in all competitions before leaving in June 2015.
Tractor Sazi On 13 July 2015 Cardoso signed a one–year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League club Tractor Sazi.
Career statistics
Club performance League Cup Continental Other Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals2007–08Estrela Amadora Primeira Liga8110-211122007–08Pandurii Târgu JiuLiga I8010 --902008–0925030--2802009–1029200--2922010–1115022--1722011–1224520--2652012–13Alania VladikavkazRPL8000--802013–14Neftchi BakuAPL2545010113252014–152605051003612015–16Tractor SaziPersian Gulf Pro League2710070-3412016América MineiroSérie A1000--102017Botafogo SPSérie B3000--30Total199131921313223418
Honours Vitória Campeonato Baiano: 2013 Neftchi Baku Azerbaijan Cup: 2013–14
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