Nelson Valdez

Nelson Antonio Haedo Valdez (born November 28, 1983 in Caaguazú) is a Paraguayan football (soccer). Nelson Valdez currently plays striker for Borussia Dortmund.

Career

Nelson Valdez joined Werder Bremen in December 2001 from Club Atlético Tembetary in Paraguay. Nelson Valdez spent the first two seasons in the Regionalliga (football) with the reserve team, but became more regular. In the 2003/04 season Nelson Valdez helped Werder Bremen become German league and cup champion. During Nelson Valdez years at Bremen, Nelson Valdez didn't often receive the opportunity to start since Nelson Valdez was stuck behind Miroslav Klose and Ivan Klasnić, the Bundesliga's top striking duo at the time. In May 2006, Valdez signed a four year contract with German side Borussia Dortmund, where Nelson Valdez was able to start on a regular basis but struggled to score, with 1 goal in 29 outings in 2006-07.

Nelson Valdez was selected in Paraguay national football team squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup but, although Nelson Valdez put on a good performance against England national football team, Nelson Valdez failed to score in the three appearances.

Playing career

- 2000/01 - Club Atlético Tembetary
- 2001/02 - Club Atlético Tembetary
- 2001/02 - Werder Bremen (12/3)
- 2002/03 - Werder Bremen II (30/15)
- 2002/03 - Werder Bremen (2/0)
- 2003/04 - Werder Bremen (21/5)
- 2003/04 - Werder Bremen II (7/3)
- 2004/05 - Werder Bremen (2/3)
- 2004/05 - Werder Bremen II (27/7)
- 2005/06 - Werder Bremen (30/9)
- 2006/07 - Borussia Dortmund (29/1)
- 2007/08 - Borussia Dortmund (27/2)
- 2008/09 - Borussia Dortmund (20/5)

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