Player name: Elkeson (also known as Elkeson de Oliveira Cardoso; Chinese name: 艾克森)

• Full name: Elkeson de Oliveira Cardoso
• Date of birth: July 13, 1989
• Place of birth: Coelho Neto, Maranhão, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian-born; naturalized Chinese citizen (registered as a Chinese national for football)
• Position: Striker / Forward
• Height: 1.82 m (approx. 6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected highlights):

• Early career in Brazil with clubs including Vitória and Fluminense.
• Moved to China in 2013, joining Guangzhou Evergrande (Guangzhou FC). Became a prolific scorer and won multiple Chinese Super League titles and AFC Champions League honors with the club.
• Later stints included Shanghai SIPG (now Shanghai Port) and return to Brazil with Grêmio (loan) and other clubs; also played for Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan for a short period.
• After naturalization and representing China internationally, he continued to play in the Chinese Super League for top clubs.

International career:

• Naturalized as a Chinese citizen and selected for the China national team (commonly referred to as "China PR").
• Made his debut for China in 2019; scored on his debut in World Cup qualifying competition (CONMEBOL/CONCACAF/Asia pathways varied by cycle), becoming one of the first high-profile naturalized players to represent China.

Playing style:

• Powerful, physical centre-forward with good movement in the box and strong finishing ability.
• Effective at holding up play, making runs behind defenses, and converting chances from close range and set-piece situations.

Notable achievements:

• Multiple Chinese Super League titles with Guangzhou Evergrande and/or Shanghai Port.
• AFC Champions League winner (with Guangzhou Evergrande).
• Top scorer and key attacking player for his clubs during peak years in China.

Current status: As of mid-2024, Elkeson had continued his professional career in club football after his naturalization and international appearances for China. For the most up-to-date club and match status, consult current club rosters or recent match reports.