Sporting Kansas City Sign Brazilian Jeferson To Designated Player Contract

“I’ve been preparing physically to be able to come here and make an immediate impact,” Jéferson said. “I’m very excited to be here and I come with the goal to help the team fulfill its goal of making the playoffs and ultimately going to the final.”

Jeferson has a reputation as an attack-minded midfielder with a penchant for goal-scoring. His breakout year came in 2008 when he scored 13 goals in 22 appearances while helping Guarani earn promotion to Brazil’s top flight.