Former Brazil international Mario Jardel has joined has joined Ferroviário Atlético Clube in the second division of the Brazilian league. Jardel also earned his first junior contract with Ferroviário Atlético Clube although he did not play a single game for them back in 1989-90.

Jardel has earned 7 caps for Brazil from 1996-2001 scoring just once. His most memorable days in Europe were with FC Porto. He scored a phenomenal 130 goals in 125 appearances for them.