Heron (footballer) explained

Heron
Fullname:Heron Crespo da Silva
Birth Date:17 August 2000
Birth Place:Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Height:1.86 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:CRB
(on loan from Atlético Goianiense)
Clubnumber:34
Youthyears1:2016
Youthclubs1:América-SP
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs2:Osvaldo Cruz
Youthyears3:2019
Youthclubs3:Goiás
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Osvaldo Cruz
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Goiás
Caps2:42
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Vejle (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Atlético Goianiense
Caps5:30
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:CRB (loan)
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Club-Update:15:53, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

Heron Crespo da Silva (born 17 August 2000), simply known as Heron, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for CRB, on loan from Atlético Goianiense.

Club career

Born Rio de Janeiro, Heron made his senior debut for Osvaldo Cruz on 30 April 2017, starting in a 3–0 Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão home win against Grêmio Prudente; aged 16, he became the youngest player to appear for the club. On 16 February 2018, he moved to Goiás and subsequently returned to the youth setup.[1]

Heron made his first team debut for the Esmeraldino on 14 August 2019, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Brasiliense for the year's Copa Verde.[2] Definitely promoted to the main squad for the 2020 season, he made his Série A debut on 12 August of that year by starting in a 1–2 away loss against Athletico Paranaense.[3]

On 21 August 2021, Heron joined Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub on loan.[4] On 21 June 2022, he moved to Sheriff Tiraspol also in a temporary deal.[5]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Osvaldo Cruz2017Paulista 2ª Divisão120120
Goiás2019Série A0000003[6] 030
202024040001[7] 0290
2021Série B1010010120
2023Série A0020000020
Total250160101030460
Vejle (loan)2021–22Danish Superliga16040200
Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)2022–23Divizia Naţională130104[8] 0180
Career total540280605030960

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zagueiro Heron acerta com o Goiás e deixa o Osvaldo Cruz. Stopper Heron signs for Goiás and leaves Osvaldo Cruz. OCNet. pt-BR. 16 February 2018. 8 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Brasiliense e Goiás empatam no Serejão e decisão fica para o jogo de volta. Brasiliense and Goiás draw at the Serejão and decision goes to the return leg. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 14 August 2019. 8 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Athletico supera a retranca do Goiás, vence em casa e mantém 100% no Brasileirão. Athletico break Goiás' defensive line, win at home and remain 100% in the Brasileirão. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 12 August 2020. 8 November 2020.
  4. https://vejle-boldklub.dk/vejle-boldklub-koeber-hoej-og-staerk-brasiliansk-back/ Vejle Boldklub køber høj og stærk brasiliansk back
  5. Web site: Добро пожаловать, Херон . fc-sheriff.com/ . FC Sheriff Tiraspol . 21 June 2022 . Russian . 21 June 2022.
  6. Appearance(s) in Copa Verde
  7. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  8. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League