Jadson André

Jadson André is a Brazilian professional surfer, born in Natal on 13 March 1990. He started surfing at the age of ten on the beaches of Natal in Rio Grande do Norte, introduced to the sport by an uncle who took him out in secret because his parents wanted him to concentrate on football. After winning local contests he was offered a contract with Oakley and went onto the international circuit. He qualified for the elite Championship Tour in 2010 and in his rookie season won the Brazilian stage at Imbituba, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina, defeating eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater in the final. He has been described as one of the leading professional surfers in Brazil.