Erick Brendon

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pinheiroand the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Erick Brendon

Personal information
Full name	Erick Brendon Pinheiro da Silva
Date of birth	(1995-05-23) 23 May 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Penang
Number	5
Youth career
0000–2016	Botafogo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	Botafogo	0	(0)
2016	→ America-RJ (loan)	15	(0)
2017	Portuguesa-RJ	1	(0)
2018	Central
2018	Barra da Tijuca	17	(4)
2019	Goytacaz
2019–2022	Värnamo	74	(2)
2022–2026	Östersunds FK	82	(6)
2026–	Penang	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 January 2026

Erick Brendon Pinheiro da Silva (born 23 May 1995), commonly known as Erick Brendon, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Penang. ^[1]

Club Career

IFK Värnamo

On 1 July 2019, Erick Brendon joined Sweden Third Division Ettan Fotboll club IFK Värnamo from Goytacaz on permanent deals. ^[2]

On November 2021, Erick Brendon succesfully helped IFK Värnamo secured promotion spot to Sweden 1st divison league Allsvenskan. ^[3]

Östersunds FK

On 26 July 2022, Erick Brendon joined Superettan club Östersunds FK on permanent transfer from IFK Värnamo. ^[4]

On 8 November 2023, Erick Brendon signed an extension contract deal with Östersunds FK after becoming key player of the club. ^{[5] [6]}

Penang

On 6 January 2026, Malaysia Super League club Penang announced the signing of new Brazilian import Erick Brendon on the 2nd transfer window of Malaysia Super League. He joined Penang on permanent deal. ^[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of 6 January 2026. ^[8]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Botafogo	2016	Série A	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
America-RJ (loan)	2016	–			15 [a]	0	0	0	0	0	15	0
Portuguesa-RJ	2017	Série D	0	0	1 [a]	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Barra da Tijuca	2018	–			17 [b]	4	0	0	0	0	17	4
Värnamo	2019	Ettan Fotboll	11	0	–		3 [c]	0	0	0	14	0
	2020		30	1	–		0	0	0	0	30	1
	2021	Superettan	26	1	–		1 [c]	0	0	0	27	1
	2022	Allsvenskan	0	0	–		0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		67	2	0	0	4	0	0	0	71	2
Career total			67	2	33	0	4	0	0	0	104	2

Notes

1. Appearances in the Campeonato Carioca
2. Appearances in the Campeonato Carioca Série B1
3. Appearances in the Svenska Cupen

References

1. "Erick Brendon move to Penang Football Club". 6 January 2026.
2. "Ex-Botafogo, lateral se aventura na terceira divisão da Suécia: "Quando cheguei estava -10°C"". 5 April 2019.
3. "Erick Brendon comemora acesso antecipado do Värnamo à elite da Suécia". 2 November 2021.
4. "ERICK BRENDON GÅR TILL ÖSTERSUNDS FK". 26 July 2022.
5. "Viktiga mittfältaren Erick Brendon fortsätter hos ÖFK". 8 November 2023.
6. "Erick Brendon förlänger med ÖFK". 7 November 2023.
7. "Say hello to Erick Brendon! The midfield engine set to light up the island!". 6 January 2026.
8. Erick Brendon at Soccerway