ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC signs Brazilian forward Dorielton until end of season
ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC signs Brazilian forward Dorielton until end of season
Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signing of Brazilian footballer Dorielton Gomes Nascimento (Dori) until the end of this season, with an option to extend for another year.
“First of all, I would like to thank all the professionals at the club for their warm welcome. I am happy to be a part of this group. I will work hard every day to help Odisha stay at the top and among the best. Once again, thank you very much for everyone’s welcome,” said the Brazilian after signing with the club.
Dori started his professional career with Fluminense FC, where he was part of the squad that achieved a Copa Libertadores runner-up finish in 2008. He later moved to Asia, where he enjoyed success with Bangladeshi clubs Dhaka Abahani and Bashundhara Kings.
At Dhaka Abahani, Dori secured the Federation Cup and Independence Cup titles in the 2021–22 season, along with a Bangladesh Premier League runner-up finish.
With Bashundhara Kings, Dori achieved consecutive Bangladesh Premier League titles in 2022–23 and 2023–24, along with back-to-back Independence Cup victories. He also helped the team claim third place in the Federation Cup during the 2022–23 season.
The Brazilian also shares some history against Odisha FC. He was in the opposite camp during the AFC Cup 2023–24, scoring two goals in a 3–2 win for Bashundhara Kings in Dhaka.
Dori also played in Super League Kerala 2024, netting 8 goals in 11 matches, which earned him the Golden Boot.
Dori has already joined the first team training under Sergio Lobera and will be available to play in the Indian Super League for the Kalinga Warriors from January 1, 2025.
“A player we know well from facing him in the AFC Cup, he is a goalscorer, he has scored many goals in all the teams he has been in. He has a lot of experience, and he is a player who I think can help us a lot,” said Lobera.
