Aderlan Santos (commonly known as Aderlan) is a Brazilian professional footballer who primarily plays as a central defender (centre-back). Below is a concise overview of his career, with emphasis on his time connected to Valencia CF.

• Full name: Aderlan de Lima Silva (commonly referenced as Aderlan Santos or Aderlan)
• Nationality: Brazil
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Date of birth: 1990 (exact day/month may vary by source)

Club career highlights

• Aderlan began his professional career in Brazil, featuring for a number of Brazilian clubs in the lower and top divisions before moving to Europe.
• He had a spell in Spain, most notably joining Valencia CF (often involved with their reserve team and/or as part of the wider squad structure). During his time associated with Valencia he was involved mainly as defensive reinforcement, though he did not establish himself as a long-term first-team starter.
• After his stint in Spain, Aderlan continued his career at other clubs in Europe and Brazil, with periods on loan and transfers typical of many journeyman defenders.

Style of play

• Physical centre-back known for aerial ability and marking.
• Uses strength and positioning rather than exceptional pace; suited to teams that play with a structured defensive line.

Notes

• Records on appearances and exact transfer dates can vary between sources. For the most precise, up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, transfers and current club), consult official club sites, league databases, or player statistical sites such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway or the official Valencia CF archives.