Jefferson Anilson Silva Encada (born 17 April 1998) is a

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professional

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who plays for Egyptian club Pharco as a

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Club career

On 28 October 2018, Encada made his professional debut with Vitória Guimarães B in a

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match against Paços Ferreira. He made his

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debut for

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on 8 September 2019 in a game against

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International career

He made his debut for

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on 26 March 2021 in an AFCON 2021 qualifier against Eswatini.

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