Kelvin (footballer, born 1993) explained

Kelvin
Fullname:Kelvin Mateus de Oliveira[1]
Birth Date:1 June 1993
Birth Place:Curitiba, Brazil
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Remo
Youthyears1:2003–2010
Youthclubs1:Paraná
Years1:2010–2011
Caps1:27
Goals1:6
Years2:2011–2014
Caps2:31
Goals2:4
Years3:2011–2012
Clubs3:Rio Ave (loan)
Caps3:22
Goals3:0
Years4:2012–2019
Caps4:15
Goals4:3
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Palmeiras (loan)
Caps5:18
Goals5:0
Years6:2016
Clubs6:São Paulo (loan)
Caps6:33
Goals6:2
Years7:2017–2018
Clubs7:Vasco da Gama (loan)
Caps7:30
Goals7:1
Years8:2019
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2019
Caps9:9
Goals9:1
Years10:2020
Caps10:9
Goals10:0
Years11:2020–2021
Caps11:5
Goals11:0
Years12:2021
Caps12:43
Goals12:3
Years13:2022
Caps13:0
Goals13:0
Years14:2022–2024
Caps14:44
Goals14:3
Years15:2024–
Caps15:0
Goals15:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:30, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

Kelvin Mateus de Oliveira (born 1 June 1993), known simply as Kelvin, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Série C club Remo.

He played for five of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A's Big Twelve, as well as three other clubs in Série B. Abroad, he represented Porto, where he contributed to a Primeira Liga title in 2013.

Club career

Early years and Porto

Born in Curitiba, Paraná, Kelvin spent two seasons with local Paraná Clube in the Série B. In late June 2011, aged only 18, he signed with FC Porto in Portugal.[2]

Together with teammate Christian Atsu, Kelvin was sent on loan to fellow Primeira Liga club Rio Ave F.C. for the 2011–12 campaign.[3] He made his debut in the competition on 21 August 2011, in a 1–0 away loss to Académica de Coimbra.[4]

Kelvin returned to Porto for 2012–13, spending most of the season with the reserves in the Segunda Liga.[5] [6] [7] He managed to score, however, three important goals for the first team as a substitute, helping to home wins against S.C. Braga (3–1)[8] [9] and S.L. Benfica (2–1), the latter coming in the 92nd minute.[10] [11]

Loans

On 13 January 2015, Kelvin joined SE Palmeiras on a loan deal.[12] He played five games as they won the Copa do Brasil that year, and scored in a 5–1 home victory (6–2 aggregate) in the second leg of the second round against Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube on 12 May.[13]

Kelvin moved to São Paulo FC, also on loan, on 2 February 2016.[14] On 6 April, he recorded the first continental goal of his career, in a 6–0 home thrashing of Venezuela's Trujillanos F.C. in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.[15] He scored once in the national league on 11 September, opening a 3–1 defeat of Figueirense FC.[16]

On 3 February 2017, Kelvin was loaned to CR Vasco da Gama.[17] Limited by injury in his first year in Rio de Janeiro, he nonetheless had his link extended the following January;[18] he scored once on 5 May 2018 to conclude a 4–1 win over América Futebol Clube after coming on as a substitute.[19]

Later career

In late April 2019, free agent Kelvin signed with Fluminense FC until the end of the season.[20] He left three months later having played for only two minutes,[21] agreeing to a contract at Coritiba Foot Ball Club.[22] In nine games for his hometown team in the second tier he scored once, to open a 2–0 victory at Grêmio Esportivo Brasil on 12 November; this was his first strike in 18 months.[23]

On 5 February 2020, having won promotion with Coritiba, Kelvin joined Avaí FC on a one-year deal.[24] He was released on 21 May, having made four goalless appearances, so that the club could add Renato to their payroll.[25] In August, he began training with the club again, who had retained his registration.[26]

Kelvin returned to the top flight on 6 October 2020, with strugglers Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas; he signed to the end of the season, with the option of two more.[27] The following 5 March, following their relegation, he joined Vila Nova Futebol Clube also in division two.[28]

In June 2022, Kelvin was unveiled as FC Ryukyu's new signing. During his time at the club, he was partially paid in cryptocurrency;[29] [30] he was also relegated to J3 League in his debut campaign.[31]

Kelvin went back to Brazil on 19 January 2024, on a one-year contract at Clube do Remo in the Série C.[32]

Career statistics

Club! rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paraná2010Série B1120000112
2011Série B4112342206
Total15312342318
Rio Ave (loan)2011–12Primeira Liga2202230272
Porto B2012–13Segunda Liga132132
2013–14Segunda Liga110110
2014–15Segunda Liga7272
Total314314
Porto2012–13Primeira Liga8310300000123
2013–14Primeira Liga6031101010121
2014–15Primeira Liga0000001010
2016–17Primeira Liga1000000010
Total15341402010264
Palmeiras (loan)2015Série A1602051231
São Paulo (loan)2016Série A271612081433
Vasco da Gama (loan)2017Série A506040150
2018Série A191002030241
Total241606030391
Fluminense2019Série A1000000010
Coritiba2019Série B91000091
Avaí2020Série B50400090
Botafogo2020Série A50002070
Vila Nova2021Série B3001333010473
Always Ready2022Bolivian Primera División00000000
Ryukyu2022J2 League17100171
2023J3 League27210282
Total44310453
Career total24416437296701312033830
  1. Web site: Kelvin. Mais Futebol. pt. 10 February 2022.
  2. News: Plantel já está concentrado no Olival. Roster already assembled at Olival. A Bola. Carlos. Vara. pt. 30 June 2011. 2 July 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110702003724/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=272431. 2 July 2011.
  3. Web site: Rio Ave apresenta Kelvin, Atsu e Yazalde. Rio Ave present Kelvin, Atsu and Yazalde. SAPO. pt. 19 August 2011. 1 February 2019.
  4. Web site: Académica soma segunda vitória e cola-se ao FC Porto. Académica get second win and catch FC Porto. TSF. pt. 21 August 2011. 1 February 2019.
  5. Web site: F.C. Porto: Iturbe e Kelvin jogam pela equipa B. F.C. Porto: Iturbe and Kelvin play for the B team. Mais Futebol. Vítor Hugo. Alvarenga. pt. 1 December 2012. 10 February 2022.
  6. News: Kelvin recebe elogios após decidir clássico e põe Porto ainda na briga. Kelvin praised after deciding classic and makes Porto remain in contention. Extra. pt. 11 April 2013. 10 February 2022.
  7. News: Rui Gomes: "Justifica a importância da equipa B". Rui Gomes: "This justifies the importance of the B team". Record. pt. 17 May 2013. 10 February 2022.
  8. News: Kelvin saltou do banco para 'salvar' FC Porto. Kelvin came off the bench to 'rescue' FC Porto. Diário de Notícias. Tiago. Silva Pires. Nuno. Fernandes. pt. 8 April 2013. 10 February 2022.
  9. Web site: Kelvin foi o MVP na vitória sobre o SC Braga. Kelvin the MVP in win over SC Braga. FC Porto. pt. 8 April 2013. 12 May 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029205911/http://www.fcporto.pt/Noticias/Futebol/noticiafutebol_futkelvinmvp_080413_74710.asp. 29 October 2013.
  10. Web site: Brasileiro faz nos acréscimos, Porto vence o Benfica e fica perto do título. Brazilian hits home in injury time, Porto beat Benfica and edge closer to title. Globo Esporte. pt. 11 May 2013. 10 February 2022.
  11. Web site: Rui Águas e Kelvin: eles contam como se decide um Clássico. Rui Águas and Kelvin: they will tell you how to decide a classic. Mais Futebol. Pedro Jorge. Cunha. pt. 23 April 2015. 29 May 2015.
  12. Web site: Palmeiras acerta com atacante Kelvin por uma temporada. Palmeiras agree with forward Kelvin for one season. SE Palmeiras. Felipe. Krüger. pt. 13 January 2015. 10 February 2022.
  13. Web site: Após assistência e primeiro gol, Kelvin agradece confiança de Oswaldo. After assist and first goal, Kelvin thanks Oswaldo's trust. SE Palmeiras. Luan. De Sousa. pt. 13 May 2015. 29 March 2020.
  14. Web site: SP fecha com Kelvin, ex-Palmeiras, e aguarda assinatura para anúncio. SP complete deal with Kelvin, ex-Palmeiras, and await signature to make announcement. Universo Online. Guilherme. Palenzuela. pt. 2 February 2016. 4 February 2016.
  15. Web site: Sao Paulo de Eugenio Mena se dio un festín y humilló a Trujillanos. Eugenio Mena's São Paulo put on a show and humiliated Trujillanos. Prensa Fútbol. es. 5 April 2016. 29 March 2020.
  16. Web site: Atuações do São Paulo: Cueva, Kelvin e Chavez comandam vitória tricolor. São Paulo performances: Cueva, Kelvin and Chavez lead Tricolor victory. Globo Esporte. Marcelo. Hazan. pt. 11 September 2016. 29 March 2020.
  17. Web site: OFICIAL: Kelvin emprestado ao Vasco da Gama. OFFICIAL: Kelvin loaned to Vasco da Gama. TVI 24. pt. 3 February 2017. 29 March 2020.
  18. News: Kelvin continua no Vasco da Gama. Kelvin continues at Vasco da Gama. Record. pt. 2 January 2018. 29 March 2020.
  19. Web site: Vasco goleia América-MG no Rio. Vasco thrash Améric-MG in Rio. Be Soccer. pt. 6 May 2018. 29 March 2020.
  20. Web site: Atacante Kelvin é apresentado no Fluminense. Forward Kelvin is presented at Fluminense. Fluminense FC. pt. 30 April 2019. 27 July 2019.
  21. Web site: Com apenas dois minutos jogados, Kelvin encaminha rescisão com o Fluminense. With only two minutes of play, Kelvin agrees termination with Fluminense. Globo Esporte. Hector. Werlang. pt. 18 September 2019. 30 September 2019.
  22. News: Revelado pelo Paraná Clube, novo reforço do Coritiba revela que vai defender o 'clube do coração'. Developed at Paraná Clube, new Coritiba addition reveals he will defend the 'club of his heart'. Tribuna do Paraná. Luiz. Ferraz. pt. 27 September 2019. 30 September 2019.
  23. Web site: Kelvin volta a fazer gol após um ano e meio e ajuda o Coritiba na Série B: "Para tirar todo o peso". Kelvin scores a goal again after a year and a half and helps Coritiba in Série B: "The weight is off my shoulders". Globo Esporte. pt. 13 November 2019. 29 March 2020.
  24. Web site: Kelvin, ex-Fluminense e Vasco, é oficializado como reforço do Avaí. Kelvin, ex-Fluminense and Vasco, is confirmed as addition to Avaí. Globo Esporte. pt. 5 February 2020. 29 March 2020.
  25. Web site: Para seguir orçamento, Avaí libera Kelvin após contratação de Renato. To stay in budget, Avaí release Kelvin after signing of Renato. Globo Esporte. pt. 21 May 2020. 25 July 2020.
  26. Web site: Kelvin volta a treinar pelo Avaí e pode ser alternativa para Série B. Kelvin returns to training with Avaí and could be an alternative for Série B. Globo Esporte. pt. 6 August 2020. 29 September 2020.
  27. Web site: Kelvin signs for Botafogo on a permanent deal. Samba Foot. Kolade. Daniel. 7 October 2020. 14 November 2020.
  28. Web site: Vila Nova oficializa a contratação do atacante Kelvin, ex-Botafogo. Vila Nova confirm signing of forward Kelvin, ex-Botafogo. Globo Esporte. pt. 5 March 2021. 9 March 2021.
  29. Web site: Kelvin assina com time da 2ª divisão japonesa e será pago parcialmente com criptomoedas. Kelvin signs with team of Japanese 2nd division and will be partially paid in cryptocurrency. Istoé. pt. 9 June 2022. 10 June 2022.
  30. Web site: ケルヴィン選手 新加入のお知らせ. Announcement of new signing Kelvin. FC Ryukyu. ja. 9 June 2022. 10 June 2022.
  31. Web site: Lembra dele?! Golaço de Kelvin, pelo Porto, é eleito o mais bonito do Estádio do Dragão. Remember him?! Kelvin wonder goal, for Porto, is voted most beautiful at the Estádio do Dragão. Globo Esporte. pt. 24 November 2023. 4 March 2024.
  32. Web site: Atacantes são os novos contratados do Clube do Remo. Forwards are the new recruits of Clube do Remo. Clube do Remo. Samara. Miranda. pt. 19 January 2024. 21 January 2024.

Honours

Porto

2012–13

2013

Palmeiras

2015