Nelson Simões
Nelson Simões Júnior (born 23 March 1972), simply known as Nelson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Career Formed in São Paulo's youth categories, he was part of the squad known as "Expressinho". In 1995 he was traded to Rio Branco de Americana and then played for several other clubs. He was part of the Minas Gerais champion squad with AA Caldense in 2002. Nelson is currently one of the permanent assistants on coach Rogério Ceni's staff. Honours São Paulo Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr.: 1993 Copa CONMEBOL: 1994 Caldense Campeonato Mineiro: 2002 Shenzhen Chinese Super League: 2004 References External links Nelson at ogol.com.br 1972 births Living people Men's association football central defenders Brazilian men's footballers São Paulo FC players Rio Branco Esporte Clube players União Bandeirante Futebol Clube players América Futebol Clube (RN) players Associação Atlética Caldense players Associação Atlética Portuguesa (Santos) players Shenzhen F.C. players Clube Atlético Juventus players Clube de Regatas Brasil players Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in China Expatriate men's footballers in China Chinese Super League players São Paulo FC non-playing staff Fortaleza Esporte Clube non-playing staff Footballers from Mato Grosso do Sul