Miguel Silveira dos Santos (born 26 March 2003), simply known as Miguel, is a Brazilian

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who plays as an

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for Russian club

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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. Despite winning minor youth titles with ''Flu'', he moved to

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in 2015, but only stayed 11 months at the latter before returning to his previous club.

Fluminense

In April 2019, aged just 16, Miguel was called up to train with the first team by manager

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. 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

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

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. On 8 May 2021, Miguel took a legal action against Fluminense to rescind his contract, alleging unpaid wages. On 11 August, he was declared a

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after winning the Court action; Fluminense also released a note stating that the club will appeal the decision. In September 2021, Miguel and Fluminense reached an agreement, with the club keeping 30% of the player's economic rights.

Red Bull Bragantino

On 24 September 2021, Red Bull Bragantino officially announced the signing of Miguel on a contract until December 2022. He only made his debut for the club the following 27 January, playing the last nine minutes in a 3–1

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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.

Personal life

Miguel has been Nike-sponsored since the age of 13.

Career statistics

Club

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Miguel Silveira 2003 births Sportspeople from Espírito Santo Living people Brazilian footballers Brazil youth international footballers Association football midfielders Fluminense FC players Red Bull Bragantino players PFC Sochi players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Russia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Russia