1. Overview
Jefferson Gabriel Nascimento Brito, commonly known as Fessin, is a Brazilian professional footballer who primarily plays as a forward. His career has seen him develop through youth systems in Brazil before making his senior debut with ABC FC. He later transferred to Corinthians and has since had various loan spells with clubs such as Bahia and Ponte Preta. Currently, Fessin plays for Busan IPark in South Korea on loan from Corinthians. He has achieved domestic league titles with ABC and Bahia.
2. Personal Information
Fessin's full name is Jefferson Gabriel Nascimento Brito. The Portuguese form of his name is Jefferson Gabriel Brito NascimentoPortuguese. He was born on 4 January 1999, in Campina Grande, a city located in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. He is a Brazilian national. A comprehensive overview of his career statistics is available on [https://www.transfermarkt.com/fessin/profil/spieler/520401 Transfermarkt].
3. Career
Fessin's football career began in the youth ranks of Brazilian clubs, eventually leading to his professional debut and subsequent transfers to various senior teams, including a significant move to Corinthians and several loan periods.
3.1. Youth Career
Fessin started his football development within the youth academy of Sport Campina Grande. He later continued his youth training and progression at ABC FC, where he honed his skills before making the transition to senior professional football.
3.2. Professional Career
Fessin's professional career began in Brazil, where he played for several clubs, including ABC FC, Corinthians, Bahia, and Ponte Preta, before moving to South Korea.
3.2.1. ABC FC
Fessin made his professional senior debut for ABC FC on 6 October 2017. His debut match was a Série B away fixture against CRB, which ABC lost 0-1, with Fessin starting the match. Later that month, he scored his first senior goal, contributing to a 3-0 home victory against Londrina. His impressive performances in the Campeonato Potiguar during 2018 drew attention, leading to his transfer.
3.2.2. Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
On 14 April 2018, Fessin transferred to Corinthians for a fee of 2.00 M BRL for 80% of his economic rights. Initially, he was assigned to the club's under-20 team. However, much of his 2019 season was spent in recovery due to a serious broken leg injury he sustained.
3.2.3. Esporte Clube Bahia
On 16 December 2019, Fessin was loaned to Bahia, a fellow Série A club, for the duration of the upcoming season. During his loan spell in 2020, he made 19 appearances in Série A, scoring 1 goal. He also played 4 matches in the Campeonato Baiano and participated in 3 matches in the Copa Sudamericana, where he scored 2 goals. Further details of his tenure can be found on his [https://www.esporteclubebahia.com.br/elenco/fessin/ Bahia profile].
3.2.4. Associação Atlética Ponte Preta
Fessin had two consecutive loan spells at Ponte Preta. In 2021, while playing in Série B, he made 25 appearances and scored 4 goals. He continued with Ponte Preta for the 2022 season, making 28 Série B appearances and scoring 3 goals. He also played in 12 matches in the State League, scoring 1 goal, and had 1 appearance in the Cup.
3.2.5. Busan IPark
Currently, Fessin plays for Busan IPark in the K League 2, having joined the South Korean club on loan. In the 2023 K League 2 season, he made 23 appearances and scored 7 goals. He also played 1 match in the domestic cup for Busan IPark. More information is available on his [https://www.busanipark.com/player/player_view.php?num=480 Busan IPark profile].
4. Career Statistics
Fessin's career statistics, as of 26 November 2023, are detailed below.
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| ABC | 2017 | Série B | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2018 | Série C | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | 7 | 2 | 23 | 7 | ||
| Total | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | 7 | 2 | 36 | 8 | |||
| Corinthians | 2018 | Série A | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Bahia (loan) | 2020 | Série A | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| Ponte Preta (loan) | 2021 | Série B | 25 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 25 | 4 | ||||
| 2022 | 28 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 41 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 53 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 66 | 8 | ||||
| Busan IPark | 2023 | K League 2 | 23 | 7 | - | 1 | 0 | - | - | 24 | 7 | |||
| Total | 111 | 17 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 152 | 26 | ||
5. Honours
Fessin has achieved several team titles throughout his professional career.
- ABC
- Campeonato Potiguar: 2017, 2018
- Bahia
- Campeonato Baiano: 2020
6. Player Characteristics and Position
Fessin primarily plays as a forward. His style of play typically involves contributing to offensive maneuvers, including goal-scoring and attacking plays from a forward position on the field.