Cássio Francisco de Jesus (born 21 November 1989) is a
Brazilian professional
footballer who plays as a
centre-back
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Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either s ...
.
Cássio has been included by
FourFourTwo Indonesia in Best XI of
Liga 1 July 2017. He is regarded as one of the best central defenders in Indonesian Liga 1.
Club career
Semen Padang
In April 2016, Cássio signed a contract with Indonesian side
Semen Padang
PT Semen Padang is the state-owned company that became oldest cement plant in Indonesia, having been founded in 1910.
The company owns the football club Semen Padang F.C., that competes in the Liga 2 (Indonesia).
History
PT Semen Padang (P ...
and played for 2016 and 2017 season. Cássio has made over 60 appearances over two seasons playing for the club.
Kelantan
On 3 December 2017, Cássio signed a one-year contract with an option for another year with Malaysian side
Kelantan. On 3 February 2018, Cássio made his league debut for Kelantan in 2–1 defeat to
Melaka United
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at
Hang Jebat Stadium.
Rangers
On 17 August 2022, Cássio joined
Hong Kong Premier League club
Rangers
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.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Club
Guarani
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Série B: Runner-up 2009
References
External links
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1989 births
Living people
Brazilian men's footballers
Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Catarinense players
Guarani FC players
Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube players
São Carlos Futebol Clube players
Tombense Futebol Clube players
Esporte Clube Mamoré players
Associação Atlética Flamengo players
Araxá Esporte Clube players
Liga 1 (Indonesia) players
Malaysia Super League players
Hong Kong Premier League players
Semen Padang F.C. players
Kelantan F.C. players
PS Barito Putera players
Hong Kong Rangers FC players
Expatriate men's footballers in Indonesia
Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia
Expatriate men's footballers in Hong Kong
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Hong Kong
Footballers from São Paulo
Men's association football defenders
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