Claudinho (footballer, born 1997)

Cláudio Luiz Rodrigues Parise Leonel (Russian: Клаудио Луиз Родригес Парисе Леонел; born 28 January 1997), commonly known as Claudinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a forward for Russian Premier League club Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Claudinho
Claudinho with Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2021
Personal information
Full name Cláudio Luiz Rodrigues Parise Leonel[1]
Date of birth (1997-01-28) 28 January 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Guarulhos, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, forward
Team information
Current team
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Number 11
Youth career
2003–2015 Santos
2015–2016 Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Corinthians 1 (0)
2016Bragantino (loan) 18 (0)
2017Santo André (loan) 16 (4)
2017–2019 Ponte Preta 16 (0)
2018Red Bull Brasil (loan) 12 (1)
2018Oeste (loan) 13 (0)
2018–2019Red Bull Brasil (loan) 9 (0)
2019–2021 Red Bull Bragantino 99 (32)
2021– Zenit Saint Petersburg 91 (17)
International career
2021 Brazil U23 9 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:50, 7 August 2021 (UTC)

Club career

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Early career

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Born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Claudinho moved to São Vicente at the age of 3 and joined Santos' youth setup in 2003, aged six. In July 2015, after impressing with the under-17s, he signed a professional contract with Corinthians, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad.[3]

Corinthians

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Claudinho was part of the squad that won the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, despite never playing and only being an unused substitute. After losing the under-20s final from Flamengo in 2016 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior,[4] he made his professional debut on 19 March of that year, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4–0 Campeonato Paulista routing of Linense at the Arena Corinthians.[5]

Loans to Bragantino and Santo André

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On 3 June 2016, Claudinho was loaned to Série B side Bragantino for the remaining of the season.[6] He contributed with 18 matches, as the club suffered relegation.[citation needed]

Claudinho spent the 2017 Campeonato Paulista on loan at Santo André, scoring four goals during the competition; his first came on 12 February, as he scored the second in a 2–0 away win against his parent club Corinthians.[7]

Ponte Preta

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On 18 May 2017, Claudinho signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Ponte Preta in the top tier, with the club acquiring 50% of his federative rights.[8] He made his debut in the category (and for the club) ten days later, replacing Lins in a 2–2 away draw against Atlético Mineiro.[citation needed]

Loans to Red Bull Brasil and Oeste

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On 9 January 2018, Claudinho was loaned to Red Bull Brasil for the 2018 Campeonato Paulista,[9] where he featured regularly but scored just one goal. On 11 April, he moved to Oeste also in a temporary deal,[10] but cut short his loan in August to return to Red Bull.[11]

Red Bull Bragantino

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On 24 April 2019, after Red Bull Brasil's merger with Bragantino to create Red Bull Bragantino, Claudinho's loan was renewed until the end of 2020.[12] He became a key unit for the club during the 2019 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, contributing with ten goals as the club achieved promotion as champions; in September, RB Bragantino bought the 50% of his federative rights belonging to Ponte Preta, and he signed a contract until 2023.[13]

Claudinho was also a regular starter in the 2020 season, and scored his first Série A goal on 9 August, netting a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 away draw against former club Santos.[14] The following 6 January, after impressing in the league, he further extended his deal until 2024.[15]

Zenit

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Claudinho celebrates his goal against Chelsea F.C. in 2021

On 7 August 2021, after winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics with Brazil, Russian club FC Zenit Saint Petersburg announced the signing of Claudinho from RB Bragantino.[16] On 13 August 2021, he signed a five-year contract with Zenit.[17]

In his first season at Zenit Claudinho was elected the best player of the 2021/22 season of the Russian Championship by athletes who work in the Russian first division. He participated in 31 games, where he scored 10 goals and scored three assists.[18]

On 22 July 2022, Claudinho extended his contract with Zenit until 2027.[19] In August 2024, he extended his contract with Zenit to June 2028.[20]

International career

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Claudinho at the 2020 Summer Olympics

On 17 June 2021, Claudinho was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[21]

Personal life

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On 24 February 2023, Claudinho acquired citizenship of Russia.[22]

Career statistics

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As of match played 23 November 2024[23]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Corinthians 2016 Série A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Bragantino (loan) 2016 Série B 18 0 2 0 20 0
Santo André (loan) 2017 Paulista 16 4 1 0 17 4
Ponte Preta 2017 Série A 16 0 0 0 4[b] 0 20 0
Red Bull Brasil (loan) 2018 Paulista 12 1 12 1
Oeste (loan) 2018 Série B 13 0 13 0
Red Bull Brasil (loan) 2018 Paulista 15[c] 3 15 3
2019 9 0 9 0
Total 9 0 15 3 24 3
Red Bull Bragantino 2019 Série B 34 10 34 10
2020 Série A 35 18 13 2 2 0 50 20
2021 5 0 12 2 2 1 6[b] 0 25 3
Total 74 28 25 4 4 1 6 0 109 33
Zenit Saint Petersburg 2021–22 Premier Liga 23 8 0 0 8[d] 2 31 10
2022–23 24 5 5 0 1[e] 0 30 5
2023–24 30 4 12 1 1[e] 0 43 5
2024–25 14 0 3 1 1[e] 0 18 1
Total 91 17 20 2 8 2 3 0 122 21
Career total 212 45 63 9 27 3 18 2 18 3 338 62
  1. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Russian Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista
  4. ^ Six appearances, two goals in UEFA Champions League; two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ a b c Appearance in the Russian Super Cup

Honours

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Corinthians

Bragantino

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Brazil U23

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Red Bull Bragantino/SP X Vasco da Gama/RJ" (PDF) (in Brazilian Portuguese). CBF. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Claudinho". FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Timão contrata atacante destaque das categorias de base do Santos" [Timão sign spotlight forward of Santos' youth setup] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Tite observou e usou herói corintiano da Copinha como 'coringa' no profissional" [Tite used Corinthians' hero in the Copinha as a 'wildcard' in the main squad] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Aos 19 anos, promessa joga pela primeira vez no profissional do Corinthians" [At the age of 19, prospect plays for the first time in Corinthians' main squad] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Bragantino acerta empréstimo de Claudinho, do Corinthians: "É uma joia"" [Bragantino agree loan of Claudinho, from Corinthians: "He is a pearl"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Carrasco, Claudinho tem um jogo pelo Timão e recebe alto salário na base" [Executioner, Claudinho has one match for Timão and receives a high wage in the youth setup] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Léo Artur e Claudinho chegam ao Majestoso e assinam contrato com a Ponte Preta até 2020" [Léo Artur and Claudinho arrive at the Majestoso and sign contract with Ponte Preta until 2020] (in Brazilian Portuguese). AA Ponte Preta. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Ponte Preta empresta Claudinho para o Red Bull Brasil" [Ponte Preta loan Claudinho to Red Bull Brasil] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Ponte assina com André Luis e cede Claudinho por empréstimo ao Oeste" [Ponte sign with André Luis and give Claudinho on loan to Oeste] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Novamente emprestado pela Ponte, Claudinho volta ao RB Brasil com gol" [Again on loan from Ponte, Claudinho returns to RB Brasil with goal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Claudinho renova com RB Brasil até fim de 2020, quando ficará livre do vínculo com a Ponte" [Claudinho renews with RB Brasil until the end of 2020, when he will be free from link with Ponte] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  13. ^ "Bragantino brinca com interesse de Cruzeiro e Atlético-MG e assina com Claudinho até 2023" [Bragantino joke with interest from Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG and sign with Claudinho until 2023] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  14. ^ ""Minimíssil" x gol nos acréscimos: Santos e Bragantino empatam em estreia" ["Minimissile" vs. goal in the stoppage time: Santos and Bragantino draw in debut] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  15. ^ "Destaque no Brasileirão, Claudinho renova contrato com Bragantino até o fim de 2024" [Spotlight in the Brasileirão, Claudinho renews contract with Bragantino until the end of 2024] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  16. ^ "Зенит» достиг договоренности о переходе Клаудиньо - новости на официальном сайте ФК Зенит". fc-zenit.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Официально: Клаудиньо — игрок "Зенита"!" (in Russian). FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. 13 August 2021.
  18. ^ "Claudinho, do Zenit, é escolhido o melhor da liga russa em eleição com jogadores".
  19. ^ ""Зенит" продлил контракты с Малкомом и Клаудиньо" (in Russian). FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  20. ^ "«Зенит» подписал новые контракты с Венделом и Клаудиньо до 2028 года с опцией продления еще на сезон" (in Russian). Sports.ru. 23 August 2024.
  21. ^ "Seleção Olímpica é convocada para os Jogos Olímpicos de Tóquio 2020". CBF. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  22. ^ "Малком и Клаудиньо получили российское гражданство" [Malcom and Claudinho acquired Russian citizenship] (in Russian). FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  23. ^ Claudinho at Soccerway
  24. ^ ""Зенит" – восьмикратный чемпион Тинькофф РПЛ!" [Zenit is the eight-times winner of Tinkoff RPL] (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 30 April 2022.
  25. ^ ""Зенит" обеспечил 5-е чемпионство подряд благодаря победе над "Спартаком"" [Zenit secured 5th title in a row thanks to a win over Spartak]. Russian Premier League. 7 May 2023.
  26. ^ ""Зенит" завоевал золотые медали Мир РПЛ в шестом сезоне подряд!" [Zenit won the gold medals of MIR RPL for the sixth season in a row!] (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 25 May 2024.
  27. ^ "Суперфинал FONBET Кубка России LIVE. Гол Алипа приносит "Зениту" победу" [Russian Cup Superfinal: Alip goal gives Zenit the victory] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 2 June 2024.
  28. ^ ""Зенит" обыграл "Спартак" в Петербурге и завоевал третий OLIMPBET Суперкубок подряд" (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 9 July 2022.
  29. ^ "2023 Russian Super Cup game report" (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 15 July 2023.
  30. ^ ""Зенит" – обладатель OLIMPBET Суперкубка России-2024" [Zenit is the winner of OLIMPBET Russian Super Cup 2024] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 13 July 2024.
  31. ^ "Troféu Mesa Redonda 2022 – Vote e Escolha". trofeumesaredonda.com.br. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  32. ^ "Claudinho é eleito o Jogador do Mês de janeiro do Brasileirão Assaí". Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  33. ^ "Награды по итогам месяца МИР РПЛ". premium.premierliga.ru. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  34. ^ "Награды по итогам месяца МИР РПЛ". premium.premierliga.ru. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  35. ^ "Агаларов, Сафонов и Захарян – в списке "33 лучших футболистов" сезона". Российский футбольный союз (in Russian). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  36. ^ "Claudinho is RPL Best Player of the Season". Russian Premier League. 16 June 2022.
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