Arthur Silva (footballer, born 1990)

Arthur Félix Silva e Silva (born 20 February 1990) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.[1]

Arthur Félix
Personal information
Full name Arthur Félix Silva e Silva
Date of birth (1990-02-20) 20 February 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Londrina, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
2008 Paulista
2009 Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 XV de Piracicaba 24 (2)
2012–2013 Barra Mansa 16 (2)
2013 Volta Redonda 3 (0)
2013–2014 Salgueiro Atlético 3 (0)
2014–2015 Icasa 4 (0)
2015–2016 Oman 21 (0)
2018–2019 Al-Qaisumah 8 (0)
2019 Al-Nahda Saudi 5 (0)
2019–2020 Al-Suwaiq 16 (0)
2021–2023 Persik Kediri 44 (1)
2023 Londrina 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 February 2023

Career

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Brazil

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At the age of 19, Arthur was already played for Paulista in the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão. In 2009, he joined Cruzeiro B and played for the team for two seasons.

He then played for several clubs in the Brazilian League, such as XV de Piracicaba, Barra Mansa, Volta Redonda, Salgueiro Atlético, and Icasa.[2]

Middle East

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In the 2015-2016 season, Arthur started his first career in the Asian League, especially in the Middle East. He joined Oman Professional League club Oman Club for three seasons.

After that, he often changed teams starting from Saudi Arabia club Al-Qaisumah, Al-Nahda, and returned to Oman to joined Suwaiq Club.[3]

Indonesia

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On 21 June 2021, Arthur moved to Indonesia. Arthur signed one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Persik Kediri.[4] He made his debut on 27 August, as a starter in a 1–0 defeat to Bali United.[5]

On 13 December 2022, Arthur scored his first goal for the club with the penalty kick in a 1–1 draw over Persebaya Surabaya.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Arthur Félix Silva". www.playmakerstats.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Arthur Félix Silva". www.tribunnewswiki.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  3. ^ "3 Pemain Asing Resmi Direkrut Persik Kediri, Ini Profil Singkat Mereka". skor.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Resmi, Persik Kediri Datangkan 3 Pemain Asing, Ini Sosoknya". Tribun Jatim (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Bali United vs. Persik Kediri - 27 August 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Hasil Persebaya Surabaya vs Persik Kediri di Liga 1 2022-2023: Berakhir 1-1, Macan Putih dan Bajul Ijo Harus Puas Berbagi Poin". okezone (in Indonesian). 13 December 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
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