Nathanael Ananias da Silva (born 6 May 1997), known as Nathan Silva or simply Nathan, is a Brazilian professional soccer player who plays for Liga MX club Pumas. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Club career Born in Oliveira, Minas Gerais, Nathan joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. After taking part of the 2017 Florida Cup with the main squad, he made his professional debut on 9 April 2017 by coming on as a first-half substitute for Jesiel in a 1–2 Campeonato Mineiro 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 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 Coritiba, 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 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A winning team.
On 20 June 2023, Atlético Mineiro announced that they had reached an agreement with Mexican club Pumas UNAM 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
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAtlético Mineiro2017Série A001000——102021283——60—343202222080209010420202340702050—180Total5431604020010953Ponte Preta (loan)2018Série B2916040——39120192012110——151Total31118150——542Atlético Goianiense (loan)2019Série B160————160Coritiba (loan)2020Série A1918000——271Atlético Goianiense (loan)2021Série A61604060—221Pumas2022–23Liga MX00————00Career total1266481130260102157
Honours Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2021 Supercopa do Brasil: 2022 Campeonato Mineiro: 2017, 2022, 2023
Individual Liga MX All-Star: 2026
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