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Anderson Luís de Souza, or Deco was known Portuguese footballer who was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil on August 27, 1977 and he played in the position of attacking midfielder. Deco started his career at Nacional Atlético Clube football in the city of São Paulo and he was signed by Corinthians. In 1997, Deco arrived in Portugal at the time he was 19 years old and playing with SL Benfica in Lisbon. Although Deco played well with the club, but he signed a contract as a loan player in the Portuguese Liga de Honra with Alverca where he only played for one season. Deco decided to extend the contract with Benfica. In the 1998-1999 season, Deco is offered to the Portuguese League with Salgueiros and scored two goals. Deco Porto and enthused by the staff during the winter transfer window he offered to Porto. In Porto, Deco was given a major role by coach and he became a key player in the 2002-2003 season. Deco scored 10 goals in 30 matches. Deco is still trusted as a key player during the UEFA Cup final win against Celtic. In the 2003-2004 season, Deco helped Porto win the national title and led the club in the Champions League Final in 2004 where Porto win against AS Monaco. Deco also never won the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year for best player and best midfielder. On June 17, 2004, Portuguese Deco announced by radio that he joined Chelsea and follow the UEFA EURO 2004. However, Deco told Portuguese sports daily O Jogo that he would prefer along with FC Barcelona. The best bid for Deco from Barcelona for € 21,000,000 which were deemed to be less by the board of Porto who want a value of € 4,000,000. Finally there was an agreement on July 6, 2004 between Porto and Deco for Barca, contracted for four years after the UEFA EURO 2004 finals with a value of € 15,000,000 plus the rights to Porto Quaresma for € 6M. 2 Deco scored the winning goal for Barca in the Spanish Supercup 2006-07. Best midfielder Deco won the UEFA Award for excellent performances in the 2006-2007 season with Barca. On June 30, 2008, Chelsea signed a contract to Deco during the three years from Barca for £ 8 million. Deco made his debut with Chelsea's first game against Portsmouth. His first debut in the Champions League with Chelsea on September 16 occurred.
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