Caio Maia

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Maia.
Caio Maia
Personal information
Full name Caio da Silva Maia
Date of birth (2005-04-01) 1 April 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Paulo de Faria, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Mineiro
Number 39
Youth career
2018–2022 Ponte Preta
2022 → Atlético Mineiro (loan)
2023– Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Atlético Mineiro 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:01, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Caio da Silva Maia (born 1 April 2005), known as Caio Maia, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Atlético Mineiro.

Career

Born in Paulo de Faria, São Paulo,[1] Caio Maia joined Atlético Mineiro's youth sides in 2022; initially on loan from Ponte Preta, the club later activated his buyout clause and he signed a permanent contract until 2027.[2] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 16 October 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Brahian Palacios in a 1–1 away draw against Fortaleza.[3][4]

Career statistics

As of 23 October 2024[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Atlético Mineiro 2024 Série A 1 0 — 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

  1. ^ "Quem é Caio Maia? Novidade do Atlético-MG é artilheiro do sub-20 e tem ex-Seleção como empresário" [Who is Caio Maia? Novelty of Atlético-MG is the top scorer of the under-20s and has former Brazil national team man as an agent] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Conheça Caio Maia, artilheiro do sub-20 e promessa do Atlético-MG" [Know Caio Maia, top scorer of the under-20s and prospect of Atlético-MG] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Jovem da base faz estreia pelo Atlético-MG e é elogiado por Milito" [Youngster from youth setup makes his debut for Atlético-MG and is praised by Milito] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  4. ^ "'Cria' do Atlético faz estreia, é elogiado por Milito e leva família aos prantos; assista" ['Boy' from Atlético makes debut, is praised by Milito and brings family to tears; watch] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. ^ Caio Maia at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 October 2024.