Serginho (footballer, born 1990)

Sérgio Ricardo dos Santos Júnior, commonly known as Serginho (born 3 December 1990 in Santos, São Paulo), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either an attacking midfielder or a forward for Santos, on loan from Maringá.

Serginho
Personal information
Full name Sérgio Ricardo dos Santos Júnior
Date of birth (1990-12-03) 3 December 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth Santos, Brazil
Height 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, forward
Team information
Current team
Santos
(on loan from Maringá)
Youth career
2001–2009 Santos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Santos 1 (0)
2010Red Bull Brasil (loan) 8 (1)
2011Oeste (loan) 5 (1)
2011–2015 Oeste 88 (29)
2013–2014Palmeiras (loan) 26 (5)
2015 Kairat 14 (3)
2016 Ceará 25 (3)
2017–2020 Matsumoto Yamaga 108 (25)
2021 Daegu FC 13 (0)
2021 Matsumoto Yamaga 14 (1)
2022 Paysandu 24 (4)
2023– Maringá 41 (8)
2023Portuguesa (loan) 0 (0)
2024–Santos (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:46, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

Career edit

Santos edit

Born in Santos, São Paulo, Serginho joined the youth categories of hometown side Santos FC in 2001, aged ten. During his period in the youth sides, he was a defensive midfielder or a right-back,[1] and also played with Neymar.[2]

After being an unused substitute in a 4–0 Campeonato Paulista away win over Rio Branco-SP, Serginho made his senior debut on 20 January 2010, replacing injured George Lucas but being himself replaced by Madson in a 1–1 home draw against Ponte Preta for the same competition. [3][4] It was his maiden appearance at the club.

Red Bull Brasil (loan) edit

In April 2010, Serginho moved on loan to Red Bull Brasil in the Campeonato Paulista Série A3. He scored on his debut, netting the opener in a 2–1 home win over Penapolense,[5] and helped the side to win the state championship before returning to Peixe, where he was assigned to the under-23 team.

Oeste edit

After starting the 2011 season on loan at Oeste, Serginho subsequently rescinded his contract with Santos in the middle of the year and joined Oeste on a permanent deal afterwards.[4] After moving to a forward position, he was the top scorer of the club in the 2012 Série C, netting six goals as the Rubrão achieved promotion as champions.[6]

Serginho continued with his goalscoring form in the 2013 Campeonato Paulista, being again Oeste's top scorer as they avoided relegation.

Loan to Palmeiras edit

On 24 April 2013, Serginho moved to fellow Série B side Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal, with a buyout clause.[7] He made his club debut on 4 June, replacing Vinícius in a 2–1 home win over Avaí, and scored his first goal on 12 July, netting the fourth in a 4–1 home routing of ABC.[1]

A backup option, Serginho scored five goals in 20 league appearances for Verdão in the 2013 Série B, as they returned to the top tier at first attempt. He made his Série A debut on 26 April 2014, replacing Josimar in a 1–0 home loss to Fluminense.[8]

In May 2014, however, Serginho returned to Oeste after an agreement for a loan extension was not reached.[9]

Kairat edit

On 18 March 2015, Serginho signed a three-year contract with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kairat.[10] He made his debut abroad on 5 April, in a 4–0 home routing of FC Okzhetpes, and scored his first goal on 5 July, in a 5–0 away thrashing of FC Shakhter Karagandy.

Ceará edit

In January 2016, Serginho returned to Brazil, signing a one-year contract with Ceará in the second division.[11][12] He failed to establish himself as a first-choice, only starting in five matches during the 2016 Série B.

Matsumoto Yamaga edit

On 11 January 2017, J2 League side Matsumoto Yamaga announced the signing of Serginho.[13] Regularly used, he scored a career-best 11 goals in the 2018 season, as the club achieved promotion to the J1 League.

On 7 February 2021, Yamaga announced that Serginho had left the club at the end of the 2020 season, as his contract expired.[14]

Daegu FC edit

On 26 February 2021, Matsumoto Yamaga announced that Serginho had joined K League 1 side Daegu FC.[15] He featured in 13 league matches before departing the club on 18 June, due to "family reasons".

Matsumoto Yamaga return edit

On 29 July 2021, Serginho returned to Matsumoto Yamaga.[16] In his second spell at the club, he only managed to score once before leaving again on 21 December.[17]

Paysandu edit

On 25 February 2022, Serginho returned to his home country after more than five years abroad, and signed for Paysandu in the Série C.[18] Despite featuring regularly, he agreed to leave the club on 3 October.[19]

Maringá edit

On 30 December 2022, Serginho agreed to a short-term deal with Maringá.[20] On 2 June 2023, he renewed his contract with the club until 2025.[21]

Portuguesa (loan) edit

On 15 August 2023, Serginho was announced at Portuguesa on loan until the end of the year's Copa Paulista.[22] He featured in five matches, and left after the club's elimination from the competition.

Santos return (loan) edit

On 23 April 2024, Serginho was announced back at Santos, on loan for the 2024 Série B.[23]

Career statistics edit

As of 20 April 2024[24][25]
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos 2010 Série A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Red Bull Brasil (loan) 2010 Paulista A3 8 1 8 1
Oeste 2011 Série D 10 4 5 1 15 5
2012 Série C 18 6 14 4 32 10
2013 Série B 0 0 17 7 17 7
2014 Série B 21 6 21 6
2015 Série B 0 0 8 2 8 2
Total 49 16 44 14 93 30
Palmeiras (loan) 2013 Série B 20 5 1 0 0 0 21 5
2014 Série A 2 0 4 0 2 0 8 0
Total 22 5 4 0 3 0 0 0 29 5
Kairat 2015 Kazakhstan Premier League 14 3 3 0 5[a] 0 22 3
Ceará 2016 Série B 17 1 8 2 6 0 7[b] 0 38 3
Matsumoto Yamaga 2017 J2 League 27 3 2 2 29 5
2018 J2 League 33 11 1 0 34 11
2019 J1 League 15 2 0 0 2[c] 0 17 2
2020 J2 League 33 9 0 0 0 0 33 9
Total 108 25 3 2 2 0 113 27
Daegu FC 2021 K League 1 13 0 1 1 0 0 14 1
Matsumoto Yamaga 2021 J2 League 14 1 0 0 14 1
Paysandu 2022 Série C 18 3 6 1 1 0 25 4
Maringá 2023 Série D 14 2 12 3 4 3 30 8
2024 0 0 15 3 1 0 16 3
Total 14 2 27 6 5 3 46 11
Portuguesa (loan) 2023 Paulista 0 0 5[d] 0 5 0
Santos (loan) 2024 Série B 0 0 0 0
Career total 270 56 98 24 22 7 5 0 14 0 409 86
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in J.League Cup
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista

Honours edit

Santos

Red Bull Brasil

Oeste

Palmeiras

Kairat

Matsumoto Yamaga

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Ex-volante, Serginho quer brilhar no ataque: 'Marcar não é mais comigo'" [Former defensive midfielder, Serginho wants to shine in the attack: 'Marking is not my thing anymore'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Novo meia do Paysandu, Serginho é amigo de infância de Neymar e tem título da Série B pelo Palmeiras" [New midfielder of Paysandu, Serginho is a childhood friend of Neymar and has a Série B title for Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Garotada do Peixe não repete atuação da estreia, para na Macaca e empata na Vila" [Kids from Peixe cannot repeat the performance of the debut, are stopped by the Macaca and draw at the Vila] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 January 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Esquecido no Santos, Serginho encontra a felicidade no Palmeiras" [Forgotten at Santos, Serginho finds happiness at Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 3 January 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Red Bull 2 x 1 Penapolense – Tourão assume a ponta" [Red Bull 2–1 Penapolense – Tourão take the lead] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Em casa, Oeste derrota o Icasa e conquista a Série C do Brasileiro" [At home, Oeste defeat Icasa and win the Brasileiro Série C] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Palmeiras contrata Serginho, do Oeste" [Palmeiras sign Serginho, from Oeste] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Palmeiras perde para o Fluminense e é cobrado por torcida sobre Kardec" [Palmeiras lose to Fluminense and is asked by the supporters about Kardec] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Palmeiras não entra em acordo com Oeste e perde Serginho" [Palmeiras do not reach agreement with Oeste and lose Serginho] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Кайрат подписал бразильского нападающего" [Kairat signed Brazilian striker] (in Kazakh). sports.kz. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Midfielder Serginho, formerly of Palmeiras and Kairat, goes through medical examinations to sign with Ceará" (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  12. ^ "Serginho e Robertinho são apresentados em Porangabuçu" [Serginho and Robertinho are presented in Porangabuçu] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Ceará SC. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  13. ^ "セルジーニョ選手 セアラーSC(ブラジル)から完全移籍加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of permanent transfer of Serginho from Ceará SC (Brazil)] (in Japanese). Matsumoto Yamaga FC. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  14. ^ "セルジーニョ選手 契約満了のお知らせ" [Notice of expiration of Serginho player's contract] (in Japanese). Matsumoto Yamaga FC. 7 February 2021. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  15. ^ "セルジーニョ選手 移籍先決定のお知らせ" [Announcement of Serginho transfer destination decision] (in Japanese). Matsumoto Yamaga FC. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  16. ^ "セルジーニョ選手 完全移籍加入のお知らせ" [Announcement of permanent transfer of Serginho] (in Japanese). Matsumoto Yamaga FC. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  17. ^ "セルジーニョ選手 契約満了のお知らせ" [Notice of expiration of Serginho player's contract] (in Japanese). Matsumoto Yamaga FC. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  18. ^ "No último dia de inscrição no Parazão, Papão "surpreende" com contratação do meia Serginho" [In the last day of registration in the Parazão, Papão "surprise" with the signing of midfielder Serginho] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Mais um! Meia Serginho acerta saída do Paysandu" [Another one! Midfielder Serginho leaves Paysandu] (in Brazilian Portuguese). DOL. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Maringá anuncia o meia Serginho, ex-Santos e Palmeiras" [Maringá announce midfielder Serginho, formerly of Santos and Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 30 December 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Artilheiro do Maringá, Serginho renova contrato com o clube por mais dois anos" [Top scorer of Maringá, Serginho renews contract with the club for two more years] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  22. ^ "Portuguesa anuncia meia-atacante Serginho até o final da Copa Paulista" [Portuguesa announce attacking midfielder Serginho until the end of the Copa Paulista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Escanteio SP. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Santos FC acerta empréstimo de meia Serginho, do Maringá FC" [Santos FC agree loan of midfielder Serginho, from Maringá FC] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  24. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411420 (p. 167 out of 289)
  25. ^ Serginho at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 July 2015.

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