Adryelson Shawann Lima Silva (born 23 March 1998), simply known as Adryelson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht on loan from the Ligue 1 club Lyon.
Born in Barão de Grajaú, Maranhão, Adryelson joined Sport Recife's youth setup in 2011, aged 13.[1] He made his first team debut on 5 April 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute for Henrique Mattos in a 1–1 Campeonato Pernambucano home draw against Santa Cruz.[2]
On 30 June 2017, after another three first team appearances, Adryelson was loaned to Palmeiras until the end of the year, returning to the under-20s.[3] He returned to his parent club the following 30 January,[1] being initially a backup option.
Adryelson made his Série A debut on 5 October 2018, starting and scoring the equalizer in a 2–1 home win against Internacional.[4] The following 7 May, he renewed his contract until December 2021.[5]
On 24 May 2021, after already establishing himself as a regular starter, Adryelson further extended his contract until June 2023, and was loaned to Emirati club Al-Wasl for one year.[6] Upon returning in June 2022, he took a legal action against Sport due to unpaid wages,[7] and was allowed to leave the club for free on 11 July of that year.[8]
On 22 July 2022, Adryelson joined Botafogo, signing a contract until the end of 2025.[9] In the 2023 season, he played an important role in Botafogo's race for the league title and was named in the 2023 Bola de Prata.[10]
On 5 January 2024, Adryelson signed for Ligue 1 club Lyon on a contract until 30 June 2028. Botafogo received a transfer fee of €3.58 million, in addition to a 50% sell-on clause.[11]
On 2 September 2024, Botafogo announced the return of Adryelson until the end of 2024.[12] He contributed in Botafogo's historical season as the club won the league title and the 2024 Copa Libertadores. He played a total of 11 games in 3 months, and most notably started in the Copa Libertadores final.[13]
On 15 January 2025, Adryelson was loaned by Anderlecht in Belgium until the end of the 2024–25 season, with an option to buy.[14]
Adryelson represented Brazil at the 2015 South American Under-17 Football Championship,[15] and in the 2019 Toulon Tournament.[16]
In October 2023, Adryelson was called up to the Brazil national team for a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, replacing the injured Nino.[17]
Sport Recife
Lyon
Botafogo
Brazil U17
Brazil U23