Jackson, full name Jackson Coelho Silva (born 23 March 1973), is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played over 200 games in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and capped for Brazil.
Biography
Born in Codó, Maranhão, north-eastern Brazil, Jackson started his career at Maranhão, which he played 3 times in national cup in 1994 and 1995 season. He made his Série A debut with Goiás in 1995 season. He moved to Sport Recife in 1997 season and started to become a regular starter. In 1999, he moved to Palmeiras and in 2000 moved to Cruzeiro. He was signed by Internacional in 2001. In 2002 season he represented Gama in Série A. In 2003, he played for Ituano in 2003 Copa do Brasil and moved to Coritiba at the start of 2003 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He joined United Arab Emirati team Emirates Club in January 2004. He returned to Ituano in mid-year, played 15 times in 2004 Série B and finished as the losing quarter-finalists (not to be confused with Jakson who left Ituano in mid-year).
In February 2005 he was re-signed by Coritiba but relegated to Série B in 2006 season. In 2007, he was signed by Vitória on free transfer, finished as the fourth of 2007 Série B and promoted. In 2010 season he joined Santa Cruz of Série D and in September moved to ABC of Série C, which both team also competed 2010 Campeonato do Nordeste (but Jackson was signed after the registration deadline). The team finished as the Série C winner and promoted to 2011 Série B. He signed a new 1-year contract on 10 January 2011.