A LEGACY OF TALENT AND EXCELLENCE
Mário Jardel Almeida Ribeiro is a former Brazilian footballer, known as Mário Jardel in Portugal and simply Jardel in Brazil. Born in Fortaleza on September 18, 1973, he played as a striker. Few are aware, but his journey with football began at the tender age of 7, joining the youth category in Ceará, even amidst challenging conditions and resource constraints. At 15, he began his training at the Ferroviário academy, where he shone brightly, capturing the interest of Vasco da Gama.
Though his career was relatively short, it was adorned with significant triumphs, and his story is cherished by numerous fans who recognize his invaluable contribution to football history. Mário Jardel is an icon at Grêmio, where he clinched the title and became the top scorer of the 1995 Copa Libertadores. He also had a memorable stint in Portuguese football, playing for FC Porto and Sporting, establishing himself as one of the world’s top scorers of his generation and earning the UEFA Golden Shoe award as Europe’s top scorer in 1999 and 2002. Furthermore, he is famed for his legendary header goals and solidified his status as one of the greatest idols in Galatasaray’s history.
Though his career was relatively short, it was adorned with significant triumphs, and his story is cherished by numerous fans who recognize his invaluable contribution to football history. Mário Jardel is an icon at Grêmio, where he clinched the title and became the top scorer of the 1995 Copa Libertadores. He also had a memorable stint in Portuguese football, playing for FC Porto and Sporting, establishing himself as one of the world’s top scorers of his generation and earning the UEFA Golden Shoe award as Europe’s top scorer in 1999 and 2002. Furthermore, he is famed for his legendary header goals and solidified his status as one of the greatest idols in Galatasaray’s history.
1999/2002
Chuteira de Ouro
1995
Libertadores
Grêmio
2001
UEFA - Supercup
Galatasaray
1997/1998/1999/2000
Supertaça de Portugal
Futebol Clube do Porto
Other significant trophies
Awards
IFFHS – Maior goleador do Mundo: 1999 e 2002
Chuteira de Ouro da UEFA – Maior goleador da Europa: 1999, 2002
Chuteira de Prata da UEFA: 1997
Chuteira de Bronze da UEFA: 2000
Bola de Ouro de Portugal: 1996–97, 1997–98
Melhor jogador do Campeonato Português: 1996–97, 1998–99, 2001–02
PORTUGUESE CHAMPION
01/02 Sporting CP
98/99 Futebol Clube do Porto
97/98 Futebol Clube do Porto
96/97 Futebol Clube do Porto
ARGENTINA CHAMPION
2004 – CA Newell’s Old Boys
World Champion Sub-20
1993 – Brasil Sub-20
Mario Jardel is sponsored by:
Biography
BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD
CONQUEREDChampion of the UEFA Super Cup, four-time Portuguese champion, and FIFA U-20 World Cup winner. Discover the story of the superstar who conquered Brazil and the world.
“Jardel is an exceptional player in the Portuguese league”
José Mourinho
general coach
JOIN SUPER MÁRIO JARDEL'S VIP LIST
and be the first to get all the latest updates
