Jefté Vital da Silva Dias (born 21 December 2003), simply known as Jefté, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Palmeiras.
Career Fluminense Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jefté joined Fluminense's youth setup in 2017, from Tigres do Brasil. On 16 March 2021, he renewed his contract with the club until 2025.
On 4 July 2023, Jefté was loaned to Cypriot First Division side APOEL for the entire 2023–24 season; he also renewed his contract until 2026. He made his professional debut on 20 August, starting in a 2–0 away win over AEZ Zakakiou, and scored his first goal on 2 October in a 5–1 home routing of Ethnikos Achna.
Rangers
On 24 May 2024, Rangers signed Jefté on a four-year contract for a reported fee of £680,000. On 4 December 2024, he got his first assist for the club, setting up Cyriel Dessers for Rangers fifth goal in a 6–0 win against Kilmarnock.
On 11 May 2025, Jefté scored his first goal for Rangers in a 4–0 win over Aberdeen. He made a total of 52 appearances during the season, with 33 appearances in the league, two in the Scottish Cup, four in the League Cup, two in the Champions League and eleven in the Europa League; he recorded a total of one goal and four assists.
Palmeiras On 20 August 2025, Jefté returned to Brazil to join Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Palmeiras. The transfer fee was reported to be £6 million with add-ons and a sell-on clause included.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAPOEL (loan)2023–24Cypriot First Division313—10—10333Rangers2024–25Scottish Premiership331—20401305212025–26Scottish Premiership10——003040Total341—2040160561Palmeiras2025Série A120———101302026Série A001000—0010Total1201000—10140Career total7741030401801034
Honours APOEL Cypriot First Division: 2023–24
Palmeiras Campeonato Paulista: 2026
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