Adaílton José dos Santos Filho, also known as Adaílton (born 16 April 1983) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a central defender. Career Club Adaílton began his career with Vitória, where he captured three State League titles. In 2004, he was signed by Ligue 1 side Rennes and went on to appear in 42 league matches for the French club. In 2007, he returned to Brazil signing with Santos and quickly established himself with the club helping them to the 2007 Campeonato Paulista title. In August 2008, Adaílton renewed his contract with Santos, until December 2009 and signed in February 2010 for FC Sion. He became a regular starter for the Swiss side and helped the club capture the 2010–11 Swiss Cup. He left Sion during the summer of 2012 for Henan Jianye. As the club was relegated from the Chinese Super League, Adaílton returned to Sion during the next transfer window in the winter of 2013. After appearing regularly for Sion, Adaílton was sent on loan to Swiss league rival FC Chiasso. Adaílton featured regularly for Chiasso in his one season at the club making 26 league appearances and scoring two goals. At the conclusion of the Swiss league Adaílton returned to Brazil signing with Bahia. After only six months with the club in which he appeared in 4 matches, Adaílton left the club. On 30 December 2014 it was announced that Chicago Fire had signed Adaílton. International Adaílton was a member the Brazil national under-20 football team that captured the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. During the tournament he scored his lone goal for Brazil in a 1–1 draw with the Czech Republic on 1 December 2003. Honours Sion Swiss Cup: 2010–11 Paulista State League: 2007 Bahia State League: 2002, 2003, 2004 Nordeste Cup: 2003 World Cup (U 20): 2003 References External links Adailton's profile, stats & pics 1983 births Living people Brazilian footballers Brazil under-20 international footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Esporte Clube Vitória players Stade Rennais F.C. players Santos FC players FC Sion players Henan Songshan Longmen F.C. players FC Chiasso players Esporte Clube Bahia players Chicago Fire FC players Miami FC players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Ligue 1 players Swiss Super League players Chinese Super League players Major League Soccer players North American Soccer League players Expatriate footballers in France Expatriate footballers in Switzerland Association football defenders Sportspeople from Salvador, Bahia Expatriate footballers