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Diego Tardelli

Diego Tardelli Martins(born 10 May 1985), known asDiego Tardelli,is a Brazilian former professionalfootballerwho played as aforward.He was considered a dynamic player due to his speed on attack and individual skills.[2]Tardelliis not his last name, but his second name: it was chosen by his father after his footballing idol, Italian World Cup winnerMarco Tardelli.[3]

Diego Tardelli
Tardelli withAnzhi Makhachkalain 2011
Personal information
Full name Diego Tardelli Martins[1]
Date of birth (1985-05-10)10 May 1985(age 39)
Place of birth Santa Bárbara d'Oeste,Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Partner Football
2000 →Santos(loan)
2001–2003 União Barbarense
2003–2004 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 São Paulo 112 (31)
2006 →Betis(loan) 12 (0)
2006 →São Caetano(loan) 7 (1)
2006–2007 →PSV(loan) 13 (3)
2008 Flamengo 29 (5)
2009–2011 Atlético Mineiro 94 (56)
2011 Anzhi Makhachkala 13 (0)
2012 Al-Gharafa 24 (13)
2013–2014 Atlético Mineiro 69 (23)
2015–2018 Shandong Luneng 73 (41)
2019 Grêmio 35 (5)
2020–2021 Atlético Mineiro 9 (2)
2021 Santos 12 (1)
Total 502 (181)
International career
2005 Brazil U20 2 (0)
2009–2015 Brazil 14 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Early career

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Born inSanta Bárbara d'Oeste,São Paulo,Tardelli began his career at a company club inCuritibacalled Partner Football. He was loaned toSantosin 2000, but was released after trying to steal chocolate milk from the club's cafeteria.[4]He subsequently joined hometown sideUnião Barbarense,where he impressed enough to move toSão Pauloin 2003. At the latter club, Tardelli was initially known asDinei,a former forward ofCorinthians,as he also painted his hair of a blond color.[5]

São Paulo

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Tardelli made his first team debut for São Paulo on 9 July 2003, coming on as a second-halfsubstituteforRicoin a 2–0Série Aaway win overCoritiba.[6]He scored his first goal four days later, netting his team's second in a 3–1 win atFluminense.[7]

Tardelli subsequently established himself as a regular starter but was separated from the squad in 2004 for 45 days after arriving late for a training session.[8]He returned to the squad after managerCucawas replaced byÉmerson Leão,[9]and started the 2005 season with ten goals in the first ten matches of the club. After Leão left for the Japanese football, Tardelli's form dropped and he was again separated from the squad in October 2005, after arriving drunk on a training session.[8]

Loans to Betis, São Caetano and PSV

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On 12 December 2005, Tardelli agreed to a loan move toLa LigasideReal Betisfor the remainder of the2005–06 campaign.[10]He made his debut abroad the following 11 January, starting in a 0–0 home draw againstRC Celta de Vigo,forthe season'sCopa del Rey.[11]

After 15 goalless appearances, Tardelli returned to Brazil and joinedSão Caetanoon loan on 12 July 2006.[12]On 30 August, however, he moved toEredivisieclubPSVin aseason-long loan deal.[13]

Tardelli also struggled to feature regularly at PSV, and returned toTricolorin July 2007, where he appeared sparingly for the club and lifted the2007 Série A.

Flamengo

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On 15 January 2008, São Paulo announced the transfer of Tardelli toFlamengo,after the club paidUS$1 million for his federative rights.[14]After initial controversies with teammateSouza,[15]he was often used as a substitute, but still scored the winning goals in theTaça GuanabaraandCampeonato Cariocafinals, both againstBotafogo.[16][17]

Tardelli was unable to establish himself as a first-choice, and was mainly a backup option to Souza andObina.He also saw his playing time limited due to anarminjury in August[18]which left him sidelined for three months.[19]

Atlético Mineiro

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Tardelli left Flamengo on 12 January 2009, and subsequently signed for fellow league teamAtlético Mineiro.[20]AtGalo,he scored a career-best 39 goals in his first campaign, being the nation's top goalscorer overall;[21]highlights included ahat-trickin a 6–0Campeonato Mineirohome routing ofUberabaon 8 April.[22]

Tardelli continued to score in a prolific manner the following seasons, and scored another hat-trick in a 6–0 thrashing ofItuiutabaon 28 March 2010. He played his 100th match for the club on 30 October 2010, in a match against Botafogo.[23]

On 12 February 2011, Tardelli scored a hat-trick in a 4–3 away win against fierce rivalsCruzeiro,but wassent offlate in the match.[24]

Anzhi Makhachkala

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On 8 March 2011, Tardelli completed a move to Russian sideAnzhi Makhachkalafollowing an in-depth medical examination at the Dagi's pre-season training base. The club reportedly paid€7.5 million for his services on a four-year deal.[25]He started in only seven games during the whole campaign, and failed to find the net in his 13 appearances. He was also strongly linked with a move back to his homeland after struggling to adapt to life in Russia.

Al-Gharafa

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On 10 January 2012, Tardelli announced that he had put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal with Qatari sideAl-Gharafa.[26]His transfer fee was reported at €7 million.[27]

Tardelli made his debut on 20 January 2012, missing a penalty kick 30 minutes after coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 loss againstAl Khor.[28]On his second-everAFC Champions Leaguematch, he scored a brace in order to salvage a draw againstAl-Hilal FCon 21 March.[29]

Return to Atlético Mineiro

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On 18 January 2013, Tardelli rejoined Atlético Mineiro on loan until the2014 FIFA World Cup.The value of the negotiation was undisclosed.[30][31]On 27 January, Tardelli confirmed the negotiations were nearly over, only waiting for a new player to arrive at his current club and by 31 January, the negotiation is complete and he joined Atlético Mineiro.[32]Finally, on 2 February 2013, Alexandre Kalil, president of Atlético, announced the return of Tardelli. The deal is around €5.25 million with a four-year contract.

Tardelli was a regular starter forGaloduring his first season, helping the club to a first-everCopa Libertadorestitle and being the second-best goalscorer in the campaign with 18 goals, only one behindJô.He also lifted theRecopa Sudamericanaand theCopa do Brasilwith the side in the following year, scoring goals in both tournaments' finals.

Shandong Luneng

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On 17 January 2015, Tardelli joined Chinese clubShandong Luneng.[33]On 14 February 2015, he made his official debut in the2015 Chinese FA Super CupagainstGuangzhou Evergrande Taobao.

On 13 July 2015, Tardelli scored two goals in a match againstShijiazhuang Ever Bright.A regular starter, he impressed during the2018 Chinese Super Leagueafter scoring 17 goals.

Grêmio

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On 12 February 2019, Tardelli joined Brazilian clubGrêmioon a three-year contract. On 16 January 2020, after being severely criticized by the club's supporters and president, he terminated his contract.[34]

Second return to Atlético Mineiro

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On 12 February 2020, Tardelli joinedAtlético Mineirofor the third time on a free transfer. In July, he suffered anankleinjury which sidelined him for the remainder of the year;[35]he returned to action in February 2021.[36]

Tardelli left the club in May of the following year, as his contract was due to expire.[37]

Santos

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Tardelli in 2021

On 23 August 2021, Tardelli signed a contract withSantosuntil the end of the year, with an option to extend it for a further five months.[38]On 10 December, after one goal in 13 appearances, he departed the club.[39]

International career

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Tardelli was called up by Brazilian coachDungaon 28 July 2009 for a friendly match againstEstoniainTallinnon 12 August. This was his first ever call up to theBrazil national team.On 11 May 2010, he was called up to the2010 FIFA World Cupsquad as one of the seven backup players.[40]

In October 2013, in a great shape playing for Atlético Mineiro, Tardelli said on being left out from managerLuiz Felipe Scolariinternational squad, "Now, again, football professionals have asked my calling up. I did not give up yet, I keep working, who knows about Brazilian team is Felipão [Scolari] or who is inside there can watch my phase."[41]On 11 October 2014, in the2014 Superclásico de las AméricasinBeijing,he scored both goals of a 2–0 victory againstArgentina.[42]

On 28 May 2015, Tardelli was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the2015 Copa Américaby coach Dunga.[43]On 15 October 2017, he was called by manager Tite to games againstBoliviaandChile.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 10 December 2021[44]
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
São Paulo 2003[45] Série A 23 9 0 0 — 6[a] 3 — 29 12
2004[46] 29 7 3 1 — 5[b] 0 — 37 8
2005[47] 19 1 18 12 — 10[c] 4 — 47 17
2007[48] 20 1 — — 5[a] 0 — 25 1
Total 91 18 21 13 — 26 7 — 138 38
Betis(loan) 2005–06[49] La Liga 12 0 — 2 0 3[d] 1 — 17 1
São Caetano(loan) 2006 Série A 7 1 — — — — 7 1
PSV(loan) 2006–07[50] Eredivisie 13 3 — — 5[e] 0 — 18 3
Flamengo 2008 Série A 16 0 13 5 — 6 1 — 35 6
Atlético Mineiro 2009 33 19 16 16 5 4 1[a] 0 — 55 39
2010 27 10 14 7 6 7 2[a] 0 — 49 24
2011 0 0 4 4 2 2 — — 6 6
Total 60 29 34 27 13 13 3 0 — 110 69
Anzhi Makhachkala 2011–12 RPL 13 0 — 1 0 — — 14 0
Al-Gharafa 2011–12 QSL 10 4 — 4 1 5[f] 2 — 19 7
2012–13 14 9 — — — 7 10 21 19
Total 24 13 — 4 1 5 2 7 10 41 26
Atlético Mineiro 2013 Série A 26 7 10 4 1 0 13[g] 6 2[h] 1 52 18
2014 24 10 9 2 7 1 8[g] 0 2[i] 2 50 15
Total 50 17 19 6 8 1 21 6 4 3 102 33
Shandong Luneng 2015 CSL 19 6 — 4 0 5[f] 0 1[j] 0 29 6
2016 12 3 — — 9[f] 6 — 21 9
2017 18 15 — 1 1 — — 19 16
2018 24 17 — 5 3 — — 29 20
Total 73 41 — 10 4 14 6 1 0 98 51
Grêmio 2019 Série A 29 4 6 1 2 1 10[g] 1 — 47 7
Atlético Mineiro 2020 Série A 3 0 1 0 — — — 4 0
2021 0 0 5 2 0 0 2[g] 0 — 7 2
Total 3 0 6 2 0 0 2 0 — 11 2
Santos 2021 Série A 12 1 — 1 0 — — 13 1
Career total 403 127 99 54 41 20 95 24 11 13 649 238
  1. ^abcdAppearance(s) inCopa Sudamericana
  2. ^Three appearances inCopa Libertadores,two appearances inCopa Sudamericana
  3. ^Eight appearances and four goals inCopa Libertadores,two appearances inCopa Sudamericana
  4. ^Appearance(s) inUEFA Cup
  5. ^Appearance(s) inUEFA Champions League
  6. ^abcAppearance(s) inAFC Champions League
  7. ^abcdAppearance(s) inCopa Libertadores
  8. ^Appearance(s) inFIFA Club World Cup
  9. ^Appearance(s) inRecopa Sudamericana
  10. ^Appearance(s) inChinese FA Super Cup

International

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As of 13 September 2015[51][44]
National team Season Apps Goals
Brazil 2009 4 0
2010 1 0
2014 4 2
2015 5 1
Total 14 3

International goals

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Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 11 October 2014 Beijing National Stadium,Beijing,China Argentina
1–0
 2–0 2014 Superclássico das Américas [42]
2.
2–0
3. 7 June 2015 Allianz Parque,São Paulo,Brazil Mexico
2–0
2–0
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Honours

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Club

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São Paulo

PSV

Flamengo

Atlético Mineiro

Al-Gharafa

Shandong Luneng

Grêmio

International

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Brazil

Individual

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References

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  3. ^"Veja boleiros batizados em homenagem a lendas das Copas"(in Portuguese).
  4. ^"Perto do Santos, Tardelli foi dispensado da base do clube por tentar roubar achocolatado"[Nearing Santos, Tardelli was released from the youth setup of the club for trying to steal chocolate milk] (in Brazilian Portuguese).ge.22 August 2021.Retrieved23 August2021.
  5. ^11 jogadores que "mudaram de nome" durante a carreira
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  23. ^"Atlético homenageia Tardelli e Werley pelos 100 jogos com a camisa alvinegra"[Atlético honour Tardelli and Werley for the 100 matches with the white-and-black shirt] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 29 October 2010.Retrieved23 August2021.
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  25. ^Official: Diego Tardelli Completes Move To Anzhi
  26. ^Tardelli set to sign for Qatari side, Al-Gharafa
  27. ^Anzhi's Diego Tardelli joins Al-Gharafa[permanent dead link‍]
  28. ^Soccerway – Match details
  29. ^QFA – Al Gharafa rally to 3–3 draw with Al Hilal of KSA
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  32. ^(in Portuguese)
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