Miguel Silveira

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Silveiraand the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.

Miguel

Personal information
Full name	Miguel Silveira dos Santos
Date of birth	(2003-03-26) 26 March 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	Vila Velha, Brazil
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Sochi
Youth career
	Desportiva Ferroviária
2013–2015	Fluminense
2015–2016	Vasco da Gama
2016–2019	Fluminense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Fluminense	17	(0)
2021–2022	Red Bull Bragantino	25	(2)
2023–	Sochi	26	(1)
International career
	Brazil U15
2019	Brazil U17	1	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024

Miguel Silveira dos Santos (born 26 March 2003), simply known as Miguel, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Russian club Sochi.

Club career

Early career

Born in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Miguel began his career with local side Desportiva Ferroviária before joining Fluminense at the age of ten. ^[1] Despite winning minor youth titles with Flu, he moved to Vasco da Gama in 2015, but only stayed 11 months at the latter before returning to his previous club. ^[1]

Fluminense

In April 2019, aged just 16, Miguel was called up to train with the first team by manager Fernando Diniz. ^[2] He made his professional debut on 6 June, coming on as a late substitute for Nino in a 2–2 away draw against Cruzeiro, for the year's Copa do Brasil; ^[2] aged 16 years, two months and ten days, he became the youngest player to debut for Flu in the professional era, and the tenth overall. ^{[3] [4]}

One day after his debut, Miguel signed his first professional contract with Fluminense, after agreeing to a three-year deal. ^[5] He made his Série A debut on 15 July, replacing fellow youth graduate João Pedro late into a 1–1 home draw against Ceará. ^[6]

On 8 May 2021, Miguel took a legal action against Fluminense to rescind his contract, alleging unpaid wages. ^[7] On 11 August, he was declared a free agent after winning the Court action; ^[8] Fluminense also released a note stating that the club will appeal the decision. ^[9]

In September 2021, Miguel and Fluminense reached an agreement, with the club keeping 30% of the player's economic rights. ^[10]

Red Bull Bragantino

On 24 September 2021, Red Bull Bragantino officially announced the signing of Miguel on a contract until December 2022. ^[11] He only made his debut for the club the following 27 January, playing the last nine minutes in a 3–1 Campeonato Paulista away loss against Mirassol.

Miguel scored his first senior goal on 6 February 2022, netting the opener in a 1–1 draw at Ferroviária. On 14 November, after featuring sparingly, he left the club after Braga announced that his contract would not be renewed. ^[12]

Personal life

Miguel has been Nike-sponsored since the age of 13. ^[1]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 May 2024. ^[13]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Fluminense	2019	Série A	3	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		4	0
	2020	Série A	4	0	9	0	1	0	1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	—		15	0
	2021	Série A	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	—		1	0
	Total		7	0	10	0	2	0	1	0	—		20	0
Red Bull Bragantino	2021	Série A	0	0	—		—		—		—		0	0
	2022	Série A	17	1	7	1	0	0	1 [lower-alpha 2]	—	—		25	2
	Total		17	1	7	1	0	0	1	0	—		25	2
Sochi	2022–23	Russian Premier League	2	0	—		0	0	—		—		2	0
	2023–24	Russian Premier League	24	1	—		6	1	—		—		30	2
	Total		26	1	—		6	1	—		—		33	2
Career total			50	2	17	1	8	1	2	0	0	0	77	4

1. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
2. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores

References

1. Araújo, Alexandre; Burlá, Léo (6 June 2019). "Aposta da Nike, jovem de 16 anos passou pelo Vasco antes de brilhar no Flu" [Nike's bet, 16-year-old youngster played for Vasco before shining at Flu] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte . Retrieved 7 February 2020.
2. "Aos 16 anos, Miguel encanta Diniz e ainda negocia primeiro contrato profissional com Fluminense" [At the age of 16, Miguel delights Diniz and still negotiates first professional contract with Fluminense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
3. "Miguel é o mais jovem a defender o Fluminense na era profissional" [Miguel is the youngest to play for Fluminense in the professional era] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
4. Cortegana, Mario (18 July 2019). "Brasil alumbra otro proyecto de estrella: Miguel Silveira" [Brazil lights up another star project: Miguel Silveira] (in Spanish). Diario AS . Retrieved 7 February 2020.
5. "Fluminense consegue acordo, e Miguel assina primeiro contrato por três anos" [Fluminense reach agreement, and Miguel signs first professional contract for three years] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
6. "Em noite com gol de bicicleta, Fluminense e Ceará empatam no Maracanã" [On a night with a bicycle kick goal, Fluminense and Ceará draw at the Maracanã] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
7. "Miguel entra na Justiça e pede rescisão de contrato com o Fluminense" [Miguel goes to Court and asks to rescind his contract with Fluminense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
8. "Miguel vence batalha judicial com o Fluminense e fica livre no mercado" [Miguel wins battle in Court with Fluminense and is free on the market] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
9. "NOTA OFICIAL (Sentença - Caso Miguel)" [OFFICIAL NOTE (Sentence - Case Miguel)] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Fluminense FC. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
10. "Miguel chega a acordo com o Fluminense e encaminha acerto com o Red Bull Bragantino" [Miguel reaches deal with Fluminense and sets move to Red Bull Bragantino] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
11. "Bragantino acerta contratação do meia Miguel, ex-Fluminense" [Bragantino sign midfielder Miguel, formerly of Fluminense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
12. "Bragantino anuncia saídas de Hyoran, Carlos Eduardo, Ramon e Miguel" [Bragantino announce the departures of Hyoran, Carlos Eduardo, Ramon and Miguel] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
13. Miguel Silveira at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 June 2019.

External links

• Miguel Silveira at ESPN FC