Jader Barbosa da Silva Gentil (born 24 July 2003), simply known as Jader, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Cuiabá, on loan from Santa Clara.
Born in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Jader joined Athletico Paranaense's youth setup in 2016. He made his first team â and Série A â debut on 22 August 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute for David Terans in a 0âÂÂ1 home loss against Corinthians.
Jader scored his first senior goal on 19 February 2022, netting his team's fifth in a 5âÂÂ1 Campeonato Paranaense home routing of Cianorte. On 10 January 2023, after making any league matches, he was loaned to CategorÃÂa Primera A side Atlético Nacional for one year.
On 30 July 2024, Jader signed for Portuguese Primeira Liga club Santa Clara on a three-year contract. On 9 August 2024, he joined Chilean Primera División club Universidad Católica on loan until July 2024. On 17 July 2025, Jader returned to Brazil, joining Série B side Cuiabá on a season-long loan.
Athletico Paranaense
Atlético Nacional