Messias Rodrigues da Silva Júnior (born 3 November 1994), simply known as Messias, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Juventude.
Career América Mineiro Born in São Mateus, Messias represented the youth academy of São Mateus and Cruzeiro before moving to the academy of América Mineiro in 2013. On 2 February 2014, he was promoted to the senior team, signing a deal which would keep him at the club until 2016. On 28 November 2015, he made his first team debut, starting in a 0–0 draw against Botafogo in Série B.
In the 2016 season, Messias played his first league match in a 2–0 defeat against Palmeiras, replacing the injured Roger. He played regularly in the 2017 season, featuring 47 times for the club and scoring one goal, with his side winning the Série B and thus achieving promotion to Série A.
On 5 January 2018, Messias' contract was extended until December 2022. On 30 January of the following year, Messias was loaned out to Portuguese club Rio Ave until the middle of 2020 for 200,000.
Upon returning, Messias became a regular starter for Coelho, helping with three goals in 36 league appearances as the club returned to the first division.
Ceará On 24 March 2021, Messias signed a contract with fellow top tier side Ceará until December 2023.
Santos
On 7 December 2022, after Ceará's relegation, Messias signed a three-year contract with Santos also in the top tier. He made his debut for the club the following 22 January, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Paulista away draw against São Bernardo.
Messias scored his first goal for Peixe on 26 April 2023, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over Botafogo-SP, for the year's Copa do Brasil.
Loan to Goiás On 11 April 2024, Santos announced the loan of Messias to Goiás until the end of the year. On 4 December, his loan was extended for a further season.
Juventude On 24 December 2025, Juventude announced the signing of Messias on a two-year contract.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAmérica Mineiro2015Série B100000——102016Série A900000——902017Série B32112210—2Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga04732018Série A35113020——5012019Série B000000——0020203632080——4632021Série A003110——41Total1135303120—201578Rio Ave (loan)2018–19Primeira Liga70————702019–2050—10002Appearance(s) in Taça da Liga080Total120—100020150Ceará2021Série A34120—5Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana.07Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste.1482202225020509160471Total5914050141131953Santos2023Série A282505150—4332024Série B0010———10Total282605150—443Goiás (loan)2024Série B230————2302025292140——4Appearance(s) in Copa Verde.0472Total522140——40702Career total2641054323119121138116
Honours América Mineiro Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2017
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