Nathanael Ananias da Silva (born 6 May 1997), known as Nathan Silva or simply Nathan, is a Brazilian

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who plays for

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club

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. Mainly a

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, he can also play as a

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Club career

Born in Oliveira,

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, Nathan joined

Atlético Mineiro Atlético, Spanish for ''athletics'', or Athletico in English, may refer to: Sports Teams Athletico *Athletico SC (Lebanon), a Lebanese football academy *Athletic Bilbao, or Atletico Bilbao, Basque students athletic club (also forming Athletic Cl ...

's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. After taking part of the

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with the main squad, he made his professional debut on 9 April 2017 by coming on as a first-half substitute for

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in a 1–2

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away loss against Caldense. On 20 February 2018, Nathan extended his contract until the end of 2021 and was loaned to Ponte Preta, initially until the end of the year. He then became a regular starter for the side, and scored his first goal on 8 August by netting the opener in a 4–0 away routing of Paysandu. On 26 June 2019, after falling down the pecking order, Nathan cut short his loan deal, and joined

Atlético Goianiense Atlético, Spanish for ''athletics'', or Athletico in English, may refer to: Sports Teams Athletico *Athletico SC (Lebanon), a Lebanese football academy *Athletic Bilbao, or Atletico Bilbao, Basque students athletic club (also forming Athletic Cl ...

also in a temporary deal on 4 July. On 15 January 2020, after helping ''Dragão'' to achieve promotion to the Série A, he signed for

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, also newly promoted, on loan for one year. On 27 February 2021, Nathan rejoined Atlético Goianiense on another year-long loan. His performances prompted Atlético Mineiro manager Cuca to request his recall on 2 July. Back at his parent club, Nathan immediately established himself in the starting lineup, forming with Junior Alonso the defensive duo of the

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winning team. On 20 June 2023, Atlético Mineiro announced that they had reached an agreement with Mexican club

for the transfer of Nathan, with the deal being reportedly worth US$4 million.

Personal life

Nathan's older brother Werley is also a footballer and a centre back. He too was groomed at Atlético.

Career statistics

Honours

Atlético Mineiro *

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (; English: "Brazilian Championship A Series"), commonly referred to as the Brasileirão (; English: "Big Brazilian"), and also known as Brasileirão Assaí due to sponsorship with Assaí Atacadista, is a Br ...

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Silva, Nathan 1997 births Living people People from Oliveira, Minas Gerais Footballers from Minas Gerais Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Clube Atlético Mineiro players Associação Atlética Ponte Preta players Atlético Clube Goianiense players Coritiba Foot Ball Club players Club Universidad Nacional footballers Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico