By Matheus Trunk
The goalkeeper JailsonPalmeiras’ starter in winning the 2016 Brasileirão, is back in professional football. After three years of retirement, he will defend the Bandeirante Esporte Clube, from the city of Birigui, interior of São Paulo. The team is in Series A3 of the Campeonato Paulista, the third division in the State. Jailson is 44 years old.
The athlete said he decided to return to football after a request from his wife, Mônica, who was born in Birigui. It will be the tenth club of the veteran’s career. In his presentation, the goalkeeper declared himself satisfied with returning to professional football. “Very happy to return to playing professionally. I want to thank all the staff Birigui and BEC. My wife was the one who convinced me to come back. I got goosebumps when I wore the Bandeirante shirt and I’m very happy.”
O Lion of the Northwest will be led by experienced coach Luiz Carlos Martinsknown as the “King of Access“. At 70 years old, the coach achieved seventeen promotions in his career. According to Martins, Bandeirante’s difference compared to teams in the same division is the local fans. “What caught my attention is the warmth of the Birigui fans. I’ve played here several times and I’m counting on it.”
Massa Jailsion
Good placement and elasticity are synonymous with the performances of this 1.86m tall archer. At least before retirement. Jailson debuted in Brazilian Series A late, at just 35 years old. He started his career at modest Joseense, in the interior of São Paulo, which competed in the sixth state division, B3. He then wandered around Campinense-PB, Ituano, Guaratinguetá and Juventude.
But he was defending the West of Itápolis that he won the first title of his career: the 2012 Brazilian Series C Championship. In that achievement, the goalkeeper was directed by himself Luiz Carlos Martins. “Jailson is a great person, a great character and a great goalkeeper”, summarized the coach. With his prominence in the West, he ended up having a chance in Ceará, which was playing in the Brazilian Series B.
Dorival nominated Palmeiras
But Jailson played little for Vozão. He was on the team’s bench and got the chance to sign with Palmeiras, recommended by coach Dorival Júnior.. Nicknamed Black Pantherhe only gained prominence in the historic 2016 Brasileirão campaign. With an injury to starter Fernando Prass, the then number 49 assumed the position. With Jailson in goal, Palmeiras did not lose any match in the competition and became champions.
Jailson was also in the Alviverde squad in the team’s achievements. Libertadores of 2020 and 2021in the 2018 Brasileirão, in Brazil Cup 2015 and 2020and also in the 2020 Campeonato Paulista. In 2021, his contract with Palmeiras ended and he transferred to America-MGwhere he ended his career the following year. Is it closed? He’s back.
Meet the Bandeirante
Founded in 1923, Bandeirante Esporte Clube is a traditional club, but it has always fluctuated between divisions of football in São Paulo. In 1986, the team was champion of the second division and achieved unprecedented access to the special division. But Leão da Noroeste spent only one year in the elite of state football. Birigui’s team debuts in the Paulista Series A3 at home, against Portuguesa Santista, on January 24th, Saturday, at 7pm. The team plays in Pedro Marin Berbel Stadium.
