Player Details

Name

Anderson Conceição

Height

6' 1"

Weight

159 lbs

Date of Birth

10.24.1989 (35)

Birthplace

Caravelas, Brazil

Position

Defender

Player Category

International
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Career Summary

A left-footed center back, Anderson Conceição joined the Philadelphia Union on Jan. 13, 2016 from Tombense FC of Brazil’s Série C. He joined Tombense in June 2011, but has spent the majority of his tenure on various loan spells at larger clubs. In 2015, Conceição played for América Mineiro, where he appeared in 30 matches while helping the team achieve promotion to Série A for the 2016 season. During the 2012-2013 season, Conceição played for La Liga’s RCD Mallorca, appearing in 19 matches in all competitions including two matches in the Copa del Rey. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016 (Union): Anderson Conceicao made his Union debut in the season opener against FC Dallas. In Philadelphia’s season opener on the road, Anderson played the entire 90 minutes and took one shot on goal.

2016 (Steel FC): Anderson has seen consistent minutes as a starter for Union affiliates Bethlehem Steel FC. He has started in 8 matches, 3 of which have been shutouts.

2015 (Tombese): Conceição was sent to América Futebol Clube (MG) on loan. He played in 30 league matches with América Futebol Clube (MG) and helped lead the club to a 19-8-11 record and promotion into Brazil’s Serie A. 

2012-13 (RCD Mallorca): of Spain’s La Liga, where he appeared in 19 matches across all competitions, including two in the Copa del Ray. He helped keep the small Baeleric Islands-based club in contention, but the team ultimately fell one point inside the relegation zone.

2011 (Resende): he appeared in 17 games for Resende, before his contract was sold to Tombense.While there, his first loan assignment was with Criciúma Esporte Clube, where the defender scored five goals on 38 league appearances though the 2011- 2012 season

2009-2010 (Mogi Mirim):  he appeared in 19 games and scored one goal. 

 

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

None

ACQUIRED

Anderson joined the Union via loan on Jan. 13, 2016 from Tombense F.C. of Brazil's Serie C.