Taison

Taison

Personal information
Full name	Taison Barcellos Freda
Date of birth	January 13, 1988 (1988-01-13)
Place of birth	Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position	Attacking midfielder / Winger / Striker
Club information
Current club	Metalist Kharkiv
Number	77
Youth career
2004-2007	Internacional
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2007-2010	Internacional	136	(35)
2010-	Metalist Kharkiv	50	(17)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04 Dec 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Taison Barcellos Freda, or simply, Taison, (born January 13, 1988, in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an Attacking midfielder or Striker for Metalist Kharkiv. Metalist bought Taison for €6.3 million from Brazilian side Internacional. He signed a 5 year deal.

During his first season at Metalist Kharkiv, Taison proved to be one of the top contributors in a 3rd spot finish for Metalist in the 2010-11 Ukrainian Premier League. He scored 9 goals, and also assisted on many goals while showing to be very dangerous with his dribbling skills.

Career statistics

As of 04 Dec 2011

Club	Season	League		Cup		Europe		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Metalist Kharkiv
	2010–11	21	8	0	0	6	1	27	9
	2011–12	15	2	0	0	7	4	22	6
	Total	36	10	0	0	13	5	49	15

External links

• (Portuguese) Internacional.com.br