Jean Elias Peixoto commonly known as Jean Elias (born December 5, 1969) is a former Brazilian football player.
Born in Alegre, Jean Elias began playing football as a defender with local side Desportiva Ferroviária.
He would play professionally in Brazil and Japan, making over 40 appearances in the Campeonato Brasileiro for Esporte Clube Bahia and Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.
[1] He is well known for delivering a violent tackle on Vasco's Pedrinho while playing for Cruzeiro in 1998.
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