PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 31: Jamshedpur Football Club (JFC) has completed the signing of Brazilian player Elson Jose dias Junior, commonly known as Elsinho, on a one-year contract ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Elsinho, most notably made a name for himself at Mexican side FC Juarez, where he made 136 appearances in total, and even bagged 10 goals for his team. Following a loan move to fellow Mexican team Celaya FC, he secured a permanent transfer to Spanish side Racing Ferrol in La Liga 2 where he appeared 25 times and even scored four goals.
The Brazilian is capable of operating as a defensive midfielder as well as a central defender and will add a new dimension to the Jamshedpur FC structure.
“I see it as a great opportunity to join Jamshedpur FC,” Elsinho said adding that the club has previously won the ISL Shield and is building a strong squad with a great coach at the helm.
The 32-year-old is from the picturesque city of Uberaba in the Brazilian Highlands and spent much of his initial footballing career playing in the lower divisions of Brazilian football, before impressing in his debut for Oeste FC, a club based in Sao Paulo. He eventually sealed a move to FC Juarez in 2016 and grew into a versatile and dependable player for the Mexican club.
“Elsinho is a centre-back and defensive midfield player who has both height and technical ability,” said Jamshedpur FC Head Coach, Scott Cooper adding that he’s very fast for a big guy and has played in Mexico and at various levels in Brazil.
