Ewerthon

Corinthians

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Ewerthon began his career at Brazilian club Corinthians in 1999, where he made thirteen appearances and scoring three times. Around at some point in 1999, Ewerthon was loaned out to Rio Branco, where he scored eight times in twenty-eight appearances. At the end of the 1999 season, he helped the side win both Brasileirão and Campeonato Paulista. In the 2000 season, Ewerthon formed a striking partnership with Luizão. Despite suffering an injury around August, he returned to the starting lineup the following month. He helped them win the FIFA Club World Championship. At the end of the 2000 season, Ewerthon made twenty-two appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions. At the start of the 2001 season, Ewerthon scored twice in a 5–0 win over Santos on 18 March 2001. He continued to be in a first team regular, playing in the attacking position. By the time of his departure, Ewerthon made sixteen appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions. Despite his young age, he impressed many fans and pundits in Brazil and attracted the attention of European clubs.

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund were one of the clubs chasing his signature, and on 22 September 2001, Ewerthon signed for the club, signing a five–year contract. The move reportedly cost €7.5 million. Ewerthon made an immediate impact on his Borussia Dortmund debut when he scored and set up a goal for Jan Koller, who in return set up a goal for him,…

Ewerthon's good performances were recognised by the Brazilian national side and was called up for the first time in April 2001. He made his Brazil debut on 25 April 2001 in a 1–1 draw against Peru. He went on to make two more appearances by the end of the year. In the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Ewerthon was called up to the squad for the first time following his impressive performance at Borussia Dortmund. He played four times, including the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, a 1–0 loss against Mexico. During his four seasons as a Borussia Dortund player, he appeared seven times for Brazil, albeit without scoring, between July 2001 and July 2003.

Corinthians

Brasileirão: 1999 Campeonato Paulista: 1999, 2001 FIFA Club World Cup: 2000 Borussia Dortmund

Bundesliga: 2001–02 UEFA Cup runner-up: 2001–02 Brazil U-20

South American Youth Championship: 2001 Real Zaragoza

Copa del Rey runner-up: 2005–06 Individual

South American Youth Championship top scorer: 2001 (6 goals) Copa del Rey top scorer: 2005–06