Aílton (footballer, born 1977)

Aílton
Personal information
Full name	José Aílton da Silva
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Corinthians

:For other Brazilian footballers named Ailton, see Ailton.

José Aílton da Silva or simply Aílton (born September 8 1977 in Cajueiro), is a Brazilian left-sided attacking midfielder for Corinthians in the Brazilian Serie A.

Early career in Brazil

His playing career started in 1997 at Palmeiras, then in 1998 he moved to Etti Jundiaí-SP.

Venezuela

In 1999 he was signed by Venezuelen giants Deportivo Italia, where he was able to succeed, being eventually winning the Venezuelan league.

Arriving in Mexico

In 1999 he was signed by CF Atlas, starting then his well-succeeded Mexican career. He stayed at this club until 2000,and signed to Club Leon,a local club.

From Mexico to Italy

In 2001 he moved to A.S. Bari,in Italy,but failed to succeed,quickly returning to Mexico,where he joined to Pumas.

México second time

In your return to Mexico at Pumas his skills helped the club win 1 Mexican League titles(including:Apertura and Classura of the same year), in 2004,and helped Pumas to win Santiago Bernabéu Trophy.In 2006 he helped San Luis to have your best position in the table of Classura

Back to Brazil with Corinthians

"I'm back for Brazil,for my biggest challenge in a biggest club".

Aílton

In 2007 he was signed by Brazilians giants Sport Club Corinthians Paulista.

Playing career

Season	Club	Games	Goals
1997	Palmeiras	?	?
1998	Etti Jundiaí-SP	0	0
1999	Deportivo Italia	?	?
1999-2000	CF Atlas	12	1
2000-2001	Club Leon	24	3
2001-2002	A.S. Bari	15	0
2002-2006	Pumas	105	13
2006-2007	San Luis	16	2
2007-present	Corinthians	0	0

Honours

Venezuelan League: 1999
Mexican League: 2004
Santiago Bernabéu Trophy: 2004

Contract

TBD

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