Serginho (footballer, born 1990) explained

Serginho
Fullname:Sérgio Ricardo dos Santos Júnior
Birth Date:3 December 1990
Birth Place:Santos, Brazil
Height:1.66 m
Position:Attacking midfielder, forward
Currentclub:Santos
(on loan from Maringá)
Clubnumber:37
Youthyears1:2001–2009
Youthclubs1:Santos
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:Santos
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2010
Clubs2:Red Bull Brasil (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Years3:2011
Clubs3:Oeste (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:1
Years4:2011–2015
Clubs4:Oeste
Caps4:88
Goals4:29
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Palmeiras (loan)
Caps5:26
Goals5:5
Years6:2015
Clubs6:Kairat
Caps6:14
Goals6:3
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Ceará
Caps7:25
Goals7:3
Years8:2017–2020
Clubs8:Matsumoto Yamaga
Caps8:108
Goals8:25
Years9:2021
Clubs9:Daegu FC
Caps9:13
Goals9:0
Years10:2021
Clubs10:Matsumoto Yamaga
Caps10:14
Goals10:1
Years11:2022
Clubs11:Paysandu
Caps11:24
Goals11:4
Years12:2023–
Clubs12:Maringá
Caps12:41
Goals12:8
Years13:2023
Clubs13:Portuguesa (loan)
Caps13:0
Goals13:0
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Santos (loan)
Caps14:8
Goals14:0
Club-Update:21:40, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

Sérgio Ricardo dos Santos Júnior, commonly known as Serginho (born 3 December 1990 in Santos, São Paulo), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either an attacking midfielder or a forward for Santos, on loan from Maringá.

Career

Santos

Born in Santos, São Paulo, Serginho joined the youth categories of hometown side Santos FC in 2001, aged ten. During his period in the youth sides, he was a defensive midfielder or a right-back, and also played with Neymar.[1]

After being an unused substitute in a 4–0 Campeonato Paulista away win over Rio Branco-SP, Serginho made his senior debut on 20 January 2010, replacing injured George Lucas but being himself replaced by Madson in a 1–1 home draw against Ponte Preta for the same competition. [2] [3] It was his maiden appearance at the club.

Red Bull Brasil (loan)

In April 2010, Serginho moved on loan to Red Bull Brasil in the Campeonato Paulista Série A3. He scored on his debut, netting the opener in a 2–1 home win over Penapolense,[4] and helped the side to win the state championship before returning to Peixe, where he was assigned to the under-23 team.

Oeste

After starting the 2011 season on loan at Oeste, Serginho subsequently rescinded his contract with Santos in the middle of the year and joined Oeste on a permanent deal afterwards.[3] After moving to a forward position, he was the top scorer of the club in the 2012 Série C, netting six goals as the Rubrão achieved promotion as champions.[5]

Serginho continued with his goalscoring form in the 2013 Campeonato Paulista, being again Oeste's top scorer as they avoided relegation.

Loan to Palmeiras

On 24 April 2013, Serginho moved to fellow Série B side Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal, with a buyout clause.[6] He made his club debut on 4 June, replacing Vinícius in a 2–1 home win over Avaí, and scored his first goal on 12 July, netting the fourth in a 4–1 home routing of ABC.[7]

A backup option, Serginho scored five goals in 20 league appearances for Verdão in the 2013 Série B, as they returned to the top tier at first attempt. He made his Série A debut on 26 April 2014, replacing Josimar in a 1–0 home loss to Fluminense.[8]

In May 2014, however, Serginho returned to Oeste after an agreement for a loan extension was not reached.[9]

Kairat

On 18 March 2015, Serginho signed a three-year contract with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kairat.[10] He made his debut abroad on 5 April, in a 4–0 home routing of FC Okzhetpes, and scored his first goal on 5 July, in a 5–0 away thrashing of FC Shakhter Karagandy.

Ceará

In January 2016, Serginho returned to Brazil, signing a one-year contract with Ceará in the second division.[11] [12] He failed to establish himself as a first-choice, only starting in five matches during the 2016 Série B.

Matsumoto Yamaga

On 11 January 2017, J2 League side Matsumoto Yamaga announced the signing of Serginho.[13] Regularly used, he scored a career-best 11 goals in the 2018 season, as the club achieved promotion to the J1 League.

On 7 February 2021, Yamaga announced that Serginho had left the club at the end of the 2020 season, as his contract expired.[14]

Daegu FC

On 26 February 2021, Matsumoto Yamaga announced that Serginho had joined K League 1 side Daegu FC.[15] He featured in 13 league matches before departing the club on 18 June, due to "family reasons".

Matsumoto Yamaga return

On 29 July 2021, Serginho returned to Matsumoto Yamaga.[16] In his second spell at the club, he only managed to score once before leaving again on 21 December.[17]

Paysandu

On 25 February 2022, Serginho returned to his home country after more than five years abroad, and signed for Paysandu in the Série C.[18] Despite featuring regularly, he agreed to leave the club on 3 October.[19]

Maringá

On 30 December 2022, Serginho agreed to a short-term deal with Maringá.[20] On 2 June 2023, he renewed his contract with the club until 2025.[21]

Portuguesa (loan)

On 15 August 2023, Serginho was announced at Portuguesa on loan until the end of the year's Copa Paulista.[22] He featured in five matches, and left after the club's elimination from the competition.

Santos return (loan)

On 23 April 2024, Serginho was announced back at Santos, on loan for the 2024 Série B.[23] He made his first appearance for the club after more than 14 years on 19 May, replacing Weslley Patati in a 4–0 home routing of Brusque.

Career statistics

[24]

ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Santos2010Série A0010000010
Red Bull Brasil (loan)2010Paulista A38181
Oeste2011Série D10451155
2012Série C1861443210
2013Série B00177177
2014Série B216216
2015Série B008282
Total491644149330
Palmeiras (loan)2013Série B2051000215
2014Série A20402080
Total225403000295
Kairat2015Kazakhstan Premier League1433050223
Ceará2016Série B171826070383
Matsumoto Yamaga2017J2 League27322295
2018J2 League3311103411
2019J1 League1520020172
2020J2 League3390000339
Total10825322011327
Daegu FC2021K League 11301100141
Matsumoto Yamaga2021J2 League14100141
Paysandu2022Série C1836110254
Maringá2023Série D14212343308
20240015310163
Total142276534611
Portuguesa (loan)2023Paulista005050
Santos (loan)2024Série B8080
Career total2785698242275014041786

Honours

Santos

Red Bull Brasil

Oeste

Palmeiras

Kairat

Matsumoto Yamaga

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Novo meia do Paysandu, Serginho é amigo de infância de Neymar e tem título da Série B pelo Palmeiras. New midfielder of Paysandu, Serginho is a childhood friend of Neymar and has a Série B title for Palmeiras. ge. pt-BR. 25 February 2022. 19 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Garotada do Peixe não repete atuação da estreia, para na Macaca e empata na Vila. Kids from Peixe cannot repeat the performance of the debut, are stopped by the Macaca and draw at the Vila. ge. pt-BR. 20 January 2010. 19 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Esquecido no Santos, Serginho encontra a felicidade no Palmeiras. Forgotten at Santos, Serginho finds happiness at Palmeiras. ge. pt-BR. 3 January 2014. 19 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Red Bull 2 x 1 Penapolense – Tourão assume a ponta. Red Bull 2–1 Penapolense – Tourão take the lead. Futebol Interior. pt-BR. 21 April 2010. 19 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Em casa, Oeste derrota o Icasa e conquista a Série C do Brasileiro. At home, Oeste defeat Icasa and win the Brasileiro Série C. ge. pt-BR. 1 December 2012. 19 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Palmeiras contrata Serginho, do Oeste. Palmeiras sign Serginho, from Oeste. ge. pt-BR. 24 April 2013. 19 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Ex-volante, Serginho quer brilhar no ataque: 'Marcar não é mais comigo'. Former defensive midfielder, Serginho wants to shine in the attack: 'Marking is not my thing anymore'. ge. pt-BR. 15 July 2013. 19 April 2024.
  8. Web site: Palmeiras perde para o Fluminense e é cobrado por torcida sobre Kardec. Palmeiras lose to Fluminense and is asked by the supporters about Kardec. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 26 May 2014. 19 April 2024.
  9. Web site: Palmeiras não entra em acordo com Oeste e perde Serginho. Palmeiras do not reach agreement with Oeste and lose Serginho. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 19 May 2014. 19 April 2024.
  10. Web site: Кайрат подписал бразильского нападающего. Kairat signed Brazilian striker. sports.kz. 18 March 2015. kk. 18 March 2015.
  11. Web site: Midfielder Serginho, formerly of Palmeiras and Kairat, goes through medical examinations to sign with Ceará. 11 January 2016 . pt-BR. GloboEsporte.com. 12 January 2016.
  12. Web site: Serginho e Robertinho são apresentados em Porangabuçu. Serginho and Robertinho are presented in Porangabuçu. Ceará SC. 28 February 2016. pt-BR. 15 January 2016.
  13. Web site: セルジーニョ選手 セアラーSC(ブラジル)から完全移籍加入のお知らせ. Announcement of permanent transfer of Serginho from Ceará SC (Brazil). Matsumoto Yamaga FC. ja. 11 January 2017. 19 April 2024.
  14. Web site: セルジーニョ選手 契約満了のお知らせ. https://web.archive.org/web/20210213051832/https://www.yamaga-fc.com/archives/234919. Notice of expiration of Serginho player's contract. Matsumoto Yamaga FC. ja. 7 February 2021. 13 February 2021. 19 April 2024.
  15. Web site: セルジーニョ選手 移籍先決定のお知らせ. Announcement of Serginho transfer destination decision. Matsumoto Yamaga FC. ja. 26 February 2021. 19 April 2024.
  16. Web site: セルジーニョ選手 完全移籍加入のお知らせ. Announcement of permanent transfer of Serginho. Matsumoto Yamaga FC. ja. 29 July 2021. 19 April 2024.
  17. Web site: セルジーニョ選手 契約満了のお知らせ. Notice of expiration of Serginho player's contract. Matsumoto Yamaga FC. ja. 21 December 2021. 19 April 2024.
  18. Web site: No último dia de inscrição no Parazão, Papão "surpreende" com contratação do meia Serginho. In the last day of registration in the Parazão, Papão "surprise" with the signing of midfielder Serginho. ge. pt-BR. 25 February 2022. 19 April 2024.
  19. Web site: Mais um! Meia Serginho acerta saída do Paysandu. Another one! Midfielder Serginho leaves Paysandu. DOL. pt-BR. 3 October 2022. 19 April 2024.
  20. Web site: Maringá anuncia o meia Serginho, ex-Santos e Palmeiras. Maringá announce midfielder Serginho, formerly of Santos and Palmeiras. ge. pt-BR. 30 December 2022. 19 April 2024.
  21. Web site: Artilheiro do Maringá, Serginho renova contrato com o clube por mais dois anos. Top scorer of Maringá, Serginho renews contract with the club for two more years. ge. pt-BR. 2 June 2023. 19 April 2024.
  22. Web site: Portuguesa anuncia meia-atacante Serginho até o final da Copa Paulista. Portuguesa announce attacking midfielder Serginho until the end of the Copa Paulista. Escanteio SP. pt-BR. 15 August 2023. 19 April 2024.
  23. Web site: Santos FC acerta empréstimo de meia Serginho, do Maringá FC. Santos FC agree loan of midfielder Serginho, from Maringá FC. Santos FC. pt-BR. 23 April 2024. 23 April 2024.
  24. Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 167 out of 289)