Gledson Paixão da Silva (born 18 May 1995), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Super League club Persebaya Surabaya.
Club career Born in Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil, Gledson spent his early career in Brazil at a young age with Atibaia. In 2019, he signed for Vila Nova on loan.
In April 2022, Gledson signed a contract with Pouso Alegre. He made his league debut on 17 April 2022 in a match against Real Noroeste, coming as a starter and played full 90 minutes. On 30 July 2022, Gledson scored his first league for the club in a 2–0 win against Operário-VG. The following year, he signed with Joinville. He made his Joinville debut on 14 January 2023 in a 0–0 draw with Camboriú in the 2023 Campeonato Catarinense.
In April 2023, Gledson signed a year contract with Figueirense. He made his debut for the club on 5 May 2023, coming on as starter in a 0–0 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C away draw against Altos.
On 31 August 2025, Gledson moved to Indonesian Super League club PSM Makassar.
Honours Persebaya Surabaya Piala Presiden: 2026
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External links
Gledson Paixão at Liga Indonesia