Carlão (footballer, born 2001) explained

Carlão
Fullname:Carlos Eduardo da Silva Santos
Birth Date:12 March 2001
Birth Place:Recife, Brazil
Height:1.86m
Currentclub:Paysandu
Clubnumber:23
Position:Centre back
Youthyears1:2018–2021
Youthclubs1:Náutico
Youthyears2:2019
Youthclubs2:Fluminense (loan)
Youthyears3:2021
Youthclubs3:Corinthians (loan)
Years1:2020–2022
Caps1:42
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Caps2:21
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Caps3:7
Goals3:1
Club-Update:16:52, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

Carlos Eduardo da Silva Santos (born 12 March 2001), commonly known as Carlão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Paysandu.

Club career

Náutico

Born in Recife, Pernambuco, Carlão started his career with the youth sides of hometown club Náutico. In February 2019, he moved to Fluminense on loan, being initially assigned to the under-20s.[1]

Back to Náutico in July 2019, Carlão made his first team debut on 19 July 2020, starting in a 2–1 Campeonato Pernambucano away win over Salgueiro, and providing an assist to Thiago Fernandes' opening goal.[2] On 12 March of the following year, he renewed his contract until the end of 2023.[3]

On 24 March 2021, Carlão moved to Corinthians also on loan, and joined their under-20 squad.[4] In June, however, his loan with Timão was cancelled, after the club and Náutico failed to reach an agreement for other players.[5]

Upon returning to his parent club, Carlão was immediately assigned to the main squad, and featured regularly in the year's Série B.

Almería

On 5 October 2022, Carlão moved abroad for the first time in his career, and was announced at La Liga club UD Almería; he was initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera Federación.[6]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Náutico2020Série B6030001[7] 0100
20211301000140
2022110801080280
Total3001201090520
Almería B2022–23Tercera Federación210210
Paysandu2024Série B00711021102
Career total5101912000161832

Honours

Náutico

2021, 2022

Paysandu

2024

2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Náutico negocia zagueiro campeão estadual sub-17 com o Fluminense visando venda futura. Náutico negotiate under-17 state champion with Fluminense aiming a future sale. Super Esportes. pt-BR. 11 February 2019. 19 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Carlão comemora estreia positiva no Náutico, com assistência para o 'velho conhecido' Thiago. Carlão celebrates positive debut at Náutico, with an assist to 'old acquaintance' Thiago. Super Esportes. pt-BR. 22 July 2020. 19 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Na mira do Corinthians, zagueiro Carlão renova contrato com Náutico. Targeted by Corinthians, stopper Carlão renews contract with Náutico. ge. pt-BR. 12 March 2021. 19 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Corinthians contrata zagueiro do Náutico por empréstimo para o time sub-20. Corinthians sign Náutico stopper on loan for the under-20 team. Lance!. pt-BR. 24 March 2021. 19 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Salários e desacordo sobre parceria fazem Corinthians devolver zagueiro ao Náutico. Wages and lack of agreement over partnership make Corinthians send back stopper to Náutico. ge. pt-BR. 14 June 2021. 19 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Carlão becomes latest UD Almería 'B' recruit. UD Almería. 5 October 2022. 19 January 2023.
  7. Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste