Ryan (footballer, born 2003)

Ryan
Personal information
Full name Ryan Gustavo de Lima
Date of birth (2003-07-15) 15 July 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Corinthians
Number 37
Youth career
2011–2024 Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Corinthians 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:58, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

Ryan Gustavo de Lima (born 15 July 2003), simply known as Ryan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Corinthians.

Career

Ryan was born in São Paulo, and joined the youth sides of Corinthians at the age of eight, initially to play for the futsal teams. On 13 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal.[1]

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 Liverpool Montevideo, for the year's Copa Libertadores, as both sides were already eliminated.[2] On 17 July, he replaced Giuliano and scored the winner in a 2–1 Copa Sudamericana away success over Universitario; while celebrating, he started an on-field brawl after showing his shirt to the home supporters.[3]

On 21 July 2023, Ryan signed a new three-year contract with Corinthians.[4]

Career statistics

As of 2 October 2024[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Corinthians 2023 Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 1 — 2 1
2024 11 0 4 0 3 0 4[b] 0 — 22 0
Career total 11 0 4 0 3 0 6 1 0 0 24 1
  1. ^ One appearance in Copa Libertadores, one appearance and one goal in Copa Sudamericana
  2. ^ Appearance in Copa Sudamericana

References

  1. ^ "Ryan, do sub-20, assina contrato profissional com o Corinthians até 2024" [Ryan, from the under-20s, signs professional contract with Corinthians until 2024] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Gabriel Moscardo e Ryan estreiam pelos profissionais do Corinthians e ganham elogios" [Gabriel Moscardo and Ryan debut for the first team of Corinthians and receive praise] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Torcedores.com. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Quem é Ryan? Pivô de confusão está no Corinthians desde sub-11 e tem 21 minutos como profissional" [Who is Ryan? Pivot of turmoil is at Corinthians since under-11s and has 21 minutes as a professional] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Corinthians renova contrato do volante Ryan" [Corinthians renew contract of defensive midfielder Ryan] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  5. ^ Robert Santos at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 September 2024.