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Nathan Silva
Brazilian footballer
Nathanael Ananias da Silva (born 6 May 1997), known as Nathan Silva or simply Nathan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club UNAM. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathanael Ananias da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | (1997-05-06) 6 May 1997 (age 27) | ||
| Place of birth | Oliveira, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | UNAM | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2017 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2023 | Atlético Mineiro | 70 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | → Ponte Preta (loan) | 49 | (2) |
| 2019 | → Atlético Goianiense (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Coritiba (loan) | 27 | (1) |
| 2021 | → Atlético Goianiense (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2023– | UNAM | 32 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:55, 8 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
Born in Oliveira, Minas Gerais, Nathan joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. After taking part of the 2017 Florida Cup with the main squad, he made his professional debut on 9 April 2017 by coming on as a first-half substitute for Jesiel in a 1–2 Campeonato Mineiro away loss against Caldense.[1]
On 20 February 2018, Nathan extended his contract until the end of 2021 and was loaned to Ponte Preta, initially until the end of the year.[2] He then became a regular starter for the side, and scored his first goal on 8 August by netting the opener in a 4–0 away routing of Paysandu.
On 26 June 2019, after falling down the pecking order, Nathan cut short his loan deal,[3] and joined Atlético Goianiense also in a temporary deal on 4 July.[4] On 15 January 2020, after helping Dragão to achieve promotion to the Série A, he signed for Coritiba, also newly promoted, on loan for one year.[5]
On 27 February 2021, Nathan rejoined Atlético Goianiense on another year-long loan.[6] His performances prompted Atlético Mineiro manager Cuca to request his recall on 2 July.[7] Back at his parent club, Nathan immediately established himself in the starting lineup, forming with Junior Alonso the defensive duo of the 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A winning team.
On 20 June 2023, Atlético Mineiro announced that they had reached an agreement with Mexican club UNAM for the transfer of Nathan, with the deal being reportedly worth US$4 million.[8][9]
Nathan's older brother Werley is also a footballer and a centre back. He too was groomed at Atlético.[2]
- As of 20 June 2023[10]
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlético Mineiro | 2017 | Série A | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 28 | 3 | — | — | 6[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | — | 34 | 3 | |||||
| 2022 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | |||
| Total | 54 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 95 | 3 | ||
| Ponte Preta (loan) | 2018 | Série B | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 31 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 54 | 2 | ||||
| Atlético Goianiense (loan) | 2019 | Série B | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Coritiba (loan) | 2020 | Série A | 19 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 1 | ||
| Atlético Goianiense (loan) | 2021 | Série A | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | |
| UNAM | 2022–23 | Liga MX | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 126 | 6 | 48 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 215 | 7 | ||
- Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
- Appearance in Supercopa do Brasil
- Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
Atlético Mineiro
- "Caldense vira sobre time alternativo do Galo, mas não se classifica para semifinal" [Caldense complete comeback over alternative team of Galo, but do not qualify for the semifinals] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Atlético-MG libera zagueiro Nathan para fechar empréstimo com a Ponte Preta" [Atlético-MG release stopper Nathan to complete loan with Ponte Preta] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Fora dos planos da Ponte, Nathan rescinde contrato e encaminha transferência para o Atlético-GO" [Out of Ponte's plans, Nathan rescinds contract and set transfer to Atlético-GO] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Atlético-GO anuncia contratação do volante Nathan, ex-Ponte Preta" [Atlético-GO announce signing of defensive midfielder Nathan, formerly of Ponte Preta] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Coxa confirma Nathan Silva" [Coxa confirm Nathan Silva] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba FBC. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Atlético-GO acerta o retorno do volante Nathan Silva, que pertence ao Atlético-MG" [Atlético-GO agree the return of the defensive midfielder Nathan Silva, who belongs to Atlético-MG] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- "Galo anuncia retorno do zagueiro Nathan Silva, destaque no Atlético-GO" [Galo announce the return of stopper Nathan Silva, Atlético-GO's spotlight] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Super Esportes. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- "Galo acerta transferência de Nathan Silva para o México" [Galo seal transfer of Nathan Silva to Mexico] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- "Atlético-MG vende Nathan Silva ao Pumas, do México" [Atlético-MG sell Nathan Silva to Pumas] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- Nathan Silva at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Nathan Silva at Sambafoot