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Bérgson Gustavo Silveira da Silva
Born (1991-02-09) February 9, 1991 (age 35)
Brazil
Other namesBergson
OccupationProfessional footballer
Years active2009–present
Known forStriker for Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia national team

Bérgson Gustavo Silveira da Silva (born 9 February 1991), commonly referred to as Bergson, is a professional footballer who occupies the striker position for Malaysia Super League side Johor Darul Ta'zim. Originally from Brazil, he now competes internationally for the Malaysian national team.

While playing for Athletico Paranaense, Bergson secured the 2018 Copa Sudamericana title. He holds the record as Johor Darul Ta'zim's all-time leading goal scorer, having netted 148 goals. Notably, he was the first player to reach 100 goals for the club and has achieved 14 hat-tricks during his tenure there.

Grêmio

At 16 years old in 2006, Bergson transitioned from Internacional to join the Grêmio Youth Academy. During his time there, he achieved notable success by winning the 2008 Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores and securing back-to-back titles in the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 in 2008 and 2009, where he also emerged as the top scorer in the latter year.[1]

Bergson's professional debut for Grêmio came in 2009. That same year, he became embroiled in controversy during the penultimate match of the 2009 Brazilian Serie A season. While trailing 2–1 against league leaders Flamengo, he was allegedly lip-read instructing teammate Douglas Costa not to "shoot anymore." The match concluded 2–1, enabling Flamengo to clinch the championship over their rivals, Internacional.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In 2010, Bergson netted his first professional goal during a 3–2 defeat to Avai in the Copa do Brasil. Despite this milestone, he found it difficult to secure a regular starting position due to strong competition from established forwards such as Jonas, Leandro, and William.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In the same year, Bergson's performances earned him a call-up to the Brazil U20 squad for two matches.[1]

Suwon Samsung Bluewings (loan)

Although Bergson attracted attention from clubs in Sweden's Allsvenskan and Qatar’s Qatari outfit Al Wasl, he opted for a move to Asia on 1 January 2011, joining South Korean powerhouse Suwon Samsung Bluewings on a loan deal.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Despite an encouraging preseason where he scored three goals across three games, Bergson struggled to secure consistent playing time. His progress was further hindered by a groin injury that sidelined him for approximately 40 days.[2] He managed to score once for Suwon, opening the scoring with impressive dribbling skills shortly after nearly scoring from near midfield during a 3–1 victory over Pochean in the Korean FA Cup.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name On 30 June 2011, after making just one league start, Bergson and Suwon mutually agreed to end his loan spell.[2]

Vila Nova (loan)

Following his return to his original club, Bergson attracted loan offers from both AD São Caetano and Paraná Clube. On 1 July 2011, responding to a request from then-coach Hélio dos Anjos to strengthen the offensive line, Serie B team Vila Nova secured Bergson on a temporary loan agreement lasting until the season’s conclusion. His former teammate at Suwon Bluewings, Wando, also joined Vila Nova on a permanent basis.

Ypiranga (loan)

On 1 February 2012, Bergson was loaned to Ypiranga, a club competing in the Campeonato Gaúcho. He marked his debut by scoring within five minutes during a 1–1 draw with Cerâmica. Unfortunately, Bergson sustained a thigh injury that initially sidelined him for approximately 30 days. However, an accelerated recovery attempt resulted in re-injury during his first match back, limiting him to just one league appearance before the loan period concluded.

Braga B (loan)

On 1 July 2012, Bergson moved on loan to the reserve squad of Portuguese club Braga, joining Braga B for the remainder of the Portuguese season. The arrangement included an option for Braga to purchase him permanently, but the club ultimately did not activate this clause.

Juventude (loan)

After returning from Europe, Bergson was soon loaned out again. On 1 January 2013, he agreed to a loan move to Juventude, a team competing in the Serie D.[3] During his time there, Bergson found his form, netting six goals across 22 league matches and reestablishing himself as a consistent performer.

Portuguesa (loan)

Bergson’s loan contract with Juventude included a clause permitting termination should a Brasileiro Série A club present an offer. When Portuguesa proposed wages four times higher than his current salary, Juventude could not retain him. Consequently, on 1 August 2013, he moved on loan to the Série A side Portuguesa.[4] After being absent from league action for over two seasons, Bergson scored his inaugural Série A goal—a header—in a 4–2 victory over Bahia on 31 August.

Chapecoense (loan)

Bergson’s performances at Portuguesa drew attention from other top-tier Brazilian clubs. This interest culminated in his official loan transfer to Chapecoense on 1 January 2014.[5] He quickly secured a place in the starting lineup, scoring three goals in eleven appearances during the 2014 Campeonato Catarinense season.

Busan IPark (loan)

On 6 January 2015, Bergson was loaned to South Korean club Busan IPark.[6] At Busan IPark, he reunited with his former coach from Suwon Bluewings, Yoon Sung-hyo, who resigned shortly after Bergson’s departure. Bergson made his club debut on 7 March in a 1–0 victory against Daejeon Hana Citizen.

Náutico

On 10 July 2015, Bergson was loaned to Náutico. He netted his first goals for the team by scoring twice in a 3–0 victory over ABC on 26 September. Midway through the season, on 28 January 2016, Náutico secured Bergson permanently through a transfer.

Paysandu

Bergson signed with Campeonato Brasileiro Série B side Paysandu on a free transfer on 19 January 2017. He recorded his inaugural hat-trick for the club during a league fixture against Santa Cruz on 18 November 2017. By the end of that season, Bergson had accumulated 16 goals across 27 matches.

Athletico Paranaense

On 1 January 2018, Bergson joined Athletico Paranaense without a transfer fee. He made his first appearance for the club in a 3–1 defeat to Palmeiras on 6 May. Bergson then opened his scoring account with two goals and an assist in a commanding 4–0 win over Sport Recife on 15 October, earning him the 'Man of the Match' accolade. Earlier that year, during the second round of the 2018 Copa do Brasil against Tubarão on 21 February, he scored the opening goal in a thrilling 5–4 victory that advanced his team to the next stage.

On 13 December, Bergson contributed to Athletico Paranaense's triumph in the 2018 Copa Sudamericana, South America's equivalent to the UEFA Europa League, by successfully converting the third penalty in the shootout. His team secured a 5–4 win on penalties against Colombian side Atlético Junior. He lifted the trophy alongside teammates such as Bruno Guimarães, Renan Lodi, and Rony.

Ceará

Bergson transferred to Ceará on a free move on 26 April 2019. He marked his first goal for Ceará by netting the match-winning strike in a game against Avaí on 13 October.

Fortaleza

On 15 October 2020, Bergson signed with Fortaleza as a free agent. His debut goal for Fortaleza came in a 2–1 defeat against his former club Athletico Paranaense on 7 November.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Bergson joined Malaysian outfit Johor Darul Ta'zim initially on loan starting from 2 March 2021. He opened his scoring tally for JDT with a goal in an away league encounter against UiTM, contributing to a comprehensive 4–0 win on 13 March. Following an impressive run where he scored 11 goals, Bergson secured a permanent contract with Johor Darul Ta'zim on 19 May 2021.

He registered his first hat-trick for JDT during a home league match versus Perak, resulting in a dominant 5–0 victory on 31 July. Shortly after, on 27 August, he recorded his second hat-trick of the season in another home fixture against Sri Pahang, helping Johor to a convincing 4–0 win. Bergson concluded the season with an outstanding total of 23 league goals, setting a new single-season scoring record for the club.

2022 season

On 15 April 2022, he made history as the first JDT player to net a hat-trick in the 2022 AFC Champions League during a dominant 5–0 home triumph over Guangzhou.

By 12 October 2022, Bergson had established himself as JDT's all-time leading scorer, reaching 67 goals across all competitions with a brace against Kedah Darul Aman. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Gonzalo Cabrera, who scored 66 goals. Additionally, Bergson set a new benchmark in the Malaysia Super League by scoring 29 goals in a single league season. On 11 November 2022, he recorded his fourth hat-trick for the club in the 2022 Malaysia Cup quarter-final clash versus Kelantan, contributing to a 5–0 victory (8–0 on aggregate) that secured JDT’s place in the semi-finals. His efforts were instrumental in guiding the team to an unprecedented quadruple, completing an undefeated run throughout the domestic season—a first in the club’s history.

Bergson was recognized among the world’s top five goal scorers for 2022. With an impressive tally of 46 goals in 36 appearances that year, he was ranked alongside notable players such as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Germán Cano, and Robert Lewandowski. Furthermore, Sky Sport Italy honored Bergson for having the highest goal-scoring efficiency, averaging 1.27 goals per match—an unmatched rate among all players in 2022.

2023 season

Bergson commenced the 2023 campaign by contributing both a goal and an assist, securing victory in the 2023 Malaysia Charity Shield. On 13 May 2023, he notched his first hat-trick of the season during a league encounter with Kelantan United. Later, on 9 August 2023, he achieved his second hat-trick of the season in a league fixture against Sabah at the Likas Stadium. In the second leg of the 2023 Malaysia Cup quarter-finals against Negeri Sembilan on 23 September 2023, Bergson scored twice to reach an overall milestone of 101 goals for JDT across all competitions, becoming the sole player to surpass the century mark for the club.

2024–25 season

On 18 May 2024, Bergson netted two goals during the club's opening league fixture of the season, contributing to a 3–1 victory at home against Negeri Sembilan.

Bergson recorded his initial hat-trick of the season on 26 July in a commanding 4–0 league triumph over Terengganu. He followed this up with a second hat-trick on 8 August in a dominant 6–0 league win facing Kedah Darul Aman. On 22 September, Bergson completed his third hat-trick of the campaign, elevating his league goal count to 13 during a 6–1 home rout of Kelantan Darul Naim. He subsequently scored his debut goal in the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite on 5 November in a 3–0 victory against South Korean side Ulsan HD. On 10 November, Bergson achieved his fourth hat-trick of the season in a comprehensive 5–0 win over Perak. Later, on 29 March 2025, he secured his fifth hat-trick during an away match versus Kedah Darul Aman, which ended in a 6–1 win. In the following league encounter against Kelantan Darul Naim, Bergson remarkably scored five goals within just 29 minutes in the first half. The team ultimately overwhelmed Kelantan Darul Naim with a 9–0 scoreline, as Bergson became the first player in league history to surpass 30 goals in a single season, setting an unprecedented record with 32 goals.

International career

In 2010, Bergson represented the Brazil U20, making two appearances.

During 2024, photographs circulated online showing Bergson alongside Oscar from their time together with Brazil U20 in 2010, when both players crossed paths during the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite clash between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Shanghai Port.

Style of play

Bergson is recognized as an intelligent and technically adept footballer. He excels with superb ball control and is particularly renowned for his powerful volleys and frequent scoring through bicycle kicks. Additionally, he demonstrates skillful use of feints, long-range shots, and an ability to both finish chances and assist teammates. Though naturally right-footed, he can score effectively with either foot and is proficient at converting direct free kicks and penalties.

Club

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2010 4 0 6 0 2 0 0[lower-alpha 2] 0 — 8 0
2011 0 0 4 0 0 0 0[lower-alpha 1] 0 — 0 0
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[lower-alpha 2] 0 — 0 0
2013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[lower-alpha 1] 0 — 0 0
2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[lower-alpha 1] 0 — 0 0
2015 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Total 5 0 10 0 2 0 — — 9 0
Suwon Bluewings (loan) 2011 K League 7 0 — 1 0 2[lower-alpha 3] 0 1[lower-alpha 4] 0 11 0
Vila Nova (loan) 2011 Série B 6 0 — — — — 6 0
Ypiranga (loan) 2012 Série D 0 0 4 2 — — — 4 2
Braga B (loan) 2012–13 Segunda Liga 2 0 — — — colspan= "2" | — 2 00
Juventude (loan) 2013 Série D 7 2 15 4 — — — 22 6
Portuguesa (loan) 2013 Série A 15 2 — — 1 [lower-alpha 2] 00 — 15 02
Chapecoense (loan) 2014 7 00 11 3 1 00 — — 19 3
Busan IPark (loan) 2015 K League Classic 7 00 — 1 00 — — 8 00
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2018 in Brazilian football│2018

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  3. ↑ "Grêmio retribui Juventude e empresta atacante Bergson até o fim do ano". uol.com. 3 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Portuguesa apresenta Bérgson e Carlos Alberto para reforçar setor ofensivo". ESPN.com.br. 21 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Diones e Bergson treinam, e Chapecoense tem nove reforços para 2014". uol.com. 13 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Bergson é apresentado no Busan I'Park, da Coreia do Sul". GZH Esportes. 6 January 2015.

Grêmio

Paysandu

Athletico Paranaense

Ceará

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Individual Accolades

References

  1. ↑ "Johor Darul Ta'zim win 8th consecutive Malaysia Super League jenaltititle". ESPN. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "MFL Umum Tarikh Sepak Mula Musim Baharu Liga Malaysia 2024/25". malaysianfootballleague.com. Malaysian Football League. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "JDT score Cup treble with 2–1 victory over Selangor". Free Malaysia Today. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Charity Shield: JDT thrash KL City FC 3–0". Malay Mail. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "LIST TOP SCORERS LIGA SUPER MALAYSIA 2022". FAM-CMS. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "List Top Scorers Liga Super Malaysia 2024/25". cms.fam.org.my. Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "LIST TOP SCORERS LIGA SUPER MALAYSIA 2022". FAM-CMS. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "LIST TOP SCORERS MALAYSIA CUP 2023". fam.org.my. Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "List Top Scorers Malaysia Cup 2024–25". fam.org.my. Football Association of Malaysia. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "The Best #ACL2022 XI: Fans' Choice". AFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "CONMEBOL MEN'S BEST GOAL SCORER 2022". IFFHS. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "SCORING STREAK FOR BERGSON". IFFHS. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  13. ↑ "MEN'S WORLD BEST SERIAL LEAGUE GOAL SCORER 2022". IFFHS. Retrieved 9 January 2023.

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