Deco

Personal information
Full name	Anderson Luís de Souza
Date of birth	(1977-08-27) 27 August 1977 (age 46)
Place of birth	São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Youth career
1995–1996	Nacional (SP)
1996–1997	Corinthians
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–1997	Corinthians	2	(0)
1997	Centro Sportivo Alagoano	0	(0)
1997–1998	Benfica	0	(0)
1997–1998	→ Alverca (loan)	32	(13)
1998–1999	Salgueiros	12	(2)
1999–2004	Porto	148	(32)
2004–2008	Barcelona	113	(11)
2008–2010	Chelsea	43	(5)
2010–2013	Fluminense	56	(2)
Total		406	(65)
National team
2003–2010	Portugal	75	(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Anderson Luís de Souza (born 27 August 1977), commonly as Deco is a retired professional footballer. He played as a Midfielder. He has played for Porto, Barcelona, and the Portugal national team.