Thiago Carleto Alves (born 24 March 1989), known as Thiago Carleto or simply Carleto, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a left back.

Thiago Carleto
Carleto with Santos in 2008
Personal information
Full name Thiago Carleto Alves
Date of birth (1989-03-24) 24 March 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Left back
Youth career
2000–2007 Santos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Santos 12 (0)
2008–2010 Valencia 1 (0)
2009–2010Elche (loan) 6 (2)
2010–2016 São Paulo 5 (1)
2011Olimpia (loan) 3 (0)
2011América Mineiro (loan) 15 (2)
2012Fluminense (loan) 19 (4)
2014Ponte Preta (loan) 4 (1)
2015Botafogo (loan) 43 (4)
2016XV de Piracicaba (loan) 8 (0)
2016 Arouca 5 (1)
2017 Linense 9 (1)
2017 Coritiba 21 (2)
2018 Atlético Paranaense 19 (3)
2018 Al-Ittihad 5 (0)
2019 Ceará 12 (2)
2019–2020 Vitória 41 (9)
2021 Vila Nova 3 (0)
2022 Juventus
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 July 2021

Club career edit

Santos edit

Born in São Bernardo do Campo, Carleto joined Santos' youth setup in 2000, aged ten. On 11 April 2007, he made his first team debut by coming on as a substitute for fellow youth graduate Dionísio in a 2–0 Campeonato Paulista home win against Juventus-SP.[1]

Back to the under-20s for the remainder of the year, Carleto only featured in one further match for the main squad: a 1–1 Série A home draw against Palmeiras on 13 October 2007. The following 25 January, after impressing in the year's Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was definitely promoted to the main squad.[2]

Carleto was a regular starter during the 2008 Paulistão, overcoming longtime incumbent Kléber.

Valencia edit

On 26 November 2008, Carleto agreed to a five-and-a-half-year contract with La Liga side Valencia CF.[3] He only made his debut abroad the following 14 February, replacing injured Emiliano Moretti in a 1–1 La Liga home draw against Málaga CF.[4]

On 20 August 2009, Carleto was loaned to Segunda División side Elche CF for the season.[5] He scored his first professional goal on 13 September, netting his team's first in a 2–2 draw at UD Salamanca.[6]

São Paulo and loans edit

On 18 February 2010, Carleto returned to his home country after agreeing to a four-year contract with São Paulo.[7] He made his debut for the club on 14 March, in a 2–1 defeat of Rio Branco, for the year's Paulistão.[8]

After struggling with injuries during his first year,[9] Carleto was loaned to Paraguayan Primera División side Olimpia for the 2011 season.[10] After four months with unpaid wages, he terminated his link and joined América Mineiro on 6 May 2011, also in a temporary deal.[11]

Carleto scored his first goal in the Brazilian top tier on 22 October 2011, netting the opener in a 2–2 home draw against Grêmio, and finished the season with two goals in 15 appearances, as his side suffered relegation. The following 11 January, he agreed to a one-year loan deal at Fluminense.[12] A backup to Carlinhos, he appeared rarely as Flu was crowned champions.

Returning to Tricolor ahead of the 2013 campaign,[13] Carleto overcame Bruno Cortez and Reinaldo, becoming a regular starter until suffering a knee injury in June.[14] Upon returning, he served subsequent loans at Ponte Preta[15] (where he had his deal terminated due to indiscipline problems),[16] Avaí,[17] Botafogo and XV de Piracicaba.

Arouca / Linense edit

On 10 August 2016, Portuguese side FC Arouca signed Carleto on a two-year deal.[18] On 31 October, after only four matches, he rescinded his contract by alleging "personal problems".[19]

On 22 December 2016, Carleto joined Linense,[20] being a regular starter as his side reached the quarterfinals and qualified to the Série D.

Coritiba edit

On 15 May 2017, Carleto returned to the top tier after agreeing to a one-year contract with Coritiba.[21] Initially a backup to William Matheus, he became an undisputed starter for Coxa during the year,[22] being praised for his performances and winning the Bola de Prata despite his club suffering relegation.[23]

Atlético Paranaense / Al-Ittihad edit

On 10 January 2018, Coritiba's fierce rivals Atlético Paranaense announced the signing of Carleto on a two-year deal.[24] Initially a first-choice, he lost the status after the upswing of youth graduate Renan Lodi.

On 18 July 2018, Carleto moved to Saudi club Al-Ittihad, for a rumoured fee of 1 million.[25] The following 14 January, he terminated his contract.[26]

Ceará / Vitória edit

On 16 February 2019, Carleto joined Ceará on a one-year deal.[27] On 1 October, he signed a short-term contract with Vitória, after cutting ties with Ceará.[28]

Retirement edit

After a brief spell at Clube Atlético Juventus in 2022,[29] he announced his retirement in April 2023.[30]

Career statistics edit

As of 2 January 2020[31]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos 2007 Série A 1 0 1 0 2 0
2007 9 0 10 0 2[a] 0 21 0
Subtotal 10 0 11 0 2 0 23 0
Valencia 2008–09 La Liga 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Elche (loan) 2009–10 Segunda División 6 2 1 0 7 2
São Paulo 2010 Série A 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 3 1 12 0 4[a] 0 19 1
Subtotal 5 1 13 0 0 0 4 0 22 1
Olimpia (loan) 2011 Primera División 3 0 3 0
América Mineiro (loan) 2011 Série A 15 2 15 2
Fluminense (loan) 2012 Série A 8 1 8 2 3[a] 1 19 4
Ponte Preta (loan) 2014 Série B 0 0 3 0 1 1 4 1
Avaí (loan) 2014 Série B 10 1 10 1
Botafogo (loan) 2015 Série B 23 2 18 2 2 0 43 4
XV de Piracicaba (loan) 2016 Paulista 8 0 8 0
Arouca 2016–17 Primeira Liga 2 0 0 0 1[b] 0 1[c] 0 4 0
Linense 2017 Série D 0 0 9 1 9 1
Coritiba 2017 Série A 21 2 21 2
Atlético Paranaense 2018 Série A 12 2 7 1 19 3
Al-Ittihad 2018–19 Saudi Professional League 4 0 0 0 1[d] 0 5 0
Ceará 2019 Série A 5 0 4 1 1 0 2[e] 1 12 2
Vitória 2019 Série B 11 3 11 3
Career total 136 16 74 6 12 2 10 1 4 1 236 26
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Taça da Liga
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Saudi Super Cup
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste

Honours edit

Club edit

Fluminense
Botafogo

Individual edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Com reservas, Santos joga fácil e bate Juventus por 2 a 0" [With reserves, Santos play easily and defeat Juventus by 2–0] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 11 April 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Alemão, Tiago Luís e Carleto promovidos" [Alemão, Tiago Luís and Carleto promoted] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 25 January 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. ^ "El Valencia ficha al brasileño Carleto" [Valencia sign Brazilian Carleto] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 26 November 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  4. ^ "El Valencia no regatea la crisis" [Valencia could not push away the crisis] (in Spanish). Marca. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Carleto se marcha cedido al Elche" [Carleto moves out on loan at Elche] (in Spanish). Marca. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  6. ^ "El Elche salva un punto en los tres últimos minutos" [Elche save a point in the last three minutes] (in Spanish). Marca. 13 September 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  7. ^ "São Paulo contrata Thiago Carleto" [São Paulo sign Thiago Carleto] (in Brazilian Portuguese). São Paulo FC. 18 February 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Carleto aprova sua estreia: 'A torcida ainda vai ouvir falar muito de mim'" [Carleto approves his debut: 'The supporters will hear about me a lot']. Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 March 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Após lesões em sequência, Carleto conta com apoio do grupo para voltar" [After back-to-back injuries, Carleto counts with the support of the squad to return] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  10. ^ "Carleto se suma a Olimpia y afirma que esta para debutar" [Carleto joins Olimpia and says that he is ready to debut] (in Spanish). Última Hora. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  11. ^ "Carleto é apresentado como reforço do América-MG para o Brasileirão" [Carleto is presented as América-MG's signing for the Brasilerão]. Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 6 May 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  12. ^ "Fluminense confirma contratação do lateral Carleto" [Fluminense confirm signing of full back Carleto] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  13. ^ "Dirigente do São Paulo confirma retorno do lateral Thiago Carleto em 2013" [São Paulo's board member confirms return of full back Thiago Carleto in 2013] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  14. ^ "Carleto é operado e deve iniciar fisioterapia ainda no hospital" [Carleto is operated and may initiate physioteraphy still in the hospital]. Fox Sports (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 June 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  15. ^ "Aleluia! Ponte Preta contrata Thiago Carleto, do São Paulo, para Paulistão Chevrolet" [Hallelujah! Ponte Preta sign Thiago Carleto, of São Paulo, for the Paulistão Chevrolet] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  16. ^ "Ponte decide devolver Carleto ao São Paulo após ato de indisciplina na Vila" [Ponte decide to give back Carleto to São Paulo after indiscipline act at the Vila]. Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 1 April 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Com salários em dia, Thiago Carleto e Diego Felipe chegam ao Avaí" [With the wages up to date, Carleto and Diego Felipe arrive at Avaí]. Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 11 July 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  18. ^ "Thiago Carleto reforça FC Arouca" [Thiago Carleto bolsters FC Arouca] (in Brazilian Portuguese). F.C. Arouca. 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  19. ^ "Thiago Carleto rescinde por problemas pessoais" [Thiago Carleto rescinds due to personal problems] (in Portuguese). Record. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  20. ^ "Linense acerta com Carleto, ex-lateral de São Paulo e Ponte" [Linense sign Carleto, former São Paulo and Ponte full back] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  21. ^ "Coxa contrata lateral Thiago Carleto" [Coxa sign full back Thiago Carleto] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba FBC. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  22. ^ "Carleto desbanca W. Matheus e participa de mais da metade dos gols do Coritiba" [Carleto overcomes W. Matheus and takes part of more than half of Coritiba's goals]. Globo Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 26 October 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  23. ^ a b "Longe dos holofotes, Carleto 'renasce' aos 28 anos e volta a dar Bola de Prata ao Coritiba" [Far from the spotlights, Carleto is 'reborn' at 28 and gives back the Bola de Prata to Coritiba] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  24. ^ "Melhor lateral do Brasil pelo Coritiba, Thiago Carleto é anunciado pelo Atlético-PR" [Best full back of Brazil for Coritiba, Thiago Carleto is announced by Atlético-PR] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  25. ^ "Clube da Arábia Saudita acerta contratação do lateral Carleto" [Saudi club sign full back Carleto] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  26. ^ "Thiago Carleto rescinde com o Al-Ittihad e agora analisa o futuro" [Thiago Carleto rescinds with Al-Ittihad and now studies future] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  27. ^ "Novo reforço! Vovô acerta contratação do lateral esquerdo Thiago Carleto" [New addition! Vovô sign left back Thiago Carleto] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Ceará SC. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  28. ^ "Vitória acerta a contratação do lateral Thiago Carleto" [Vitória sign full back Thiago Carleto] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio 24 Horas. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  29. ^ "Ex-Ponte, Santos e São Paulo, Thiago Carleto vai disputar o Paulista A2". www.futebolinterior.com.br. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  30. ^ TARDE, A. (2023-04-27). "Thiago Carleto ex-jogador do Vitória anuncia aposentadoria". A TARDE (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  31. ^ Thiago Carleto at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 February 2019.

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