Ryan Gustavo de Lima (born 15 July 2003), simply known as Ryan, is a Brazilian

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who plays as a defensive midfielder for

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Career

Ryan was born in

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, and joined the youth sides of

at the age of eight, initially to play for the

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teams. On 13 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal. Ryan made his professional debut with ''Timão'' on 29 June 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Rafael Ramos in a 3–0 home win over

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, for the year's

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, as both sides were already eliminated. On 17 July, he replaced Giuliano and scored the winner in a 2–1

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away success over

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; while celebrating, he started an on-field brawl after showing his shirt to the home supporters. On 21 July 2023, Ryan signed a new three-year contract with Corinthians.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ryan 2003 births Living people Footballers from São Paulo Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players