# Auro Jr.
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{{Short description|Brazilian footballer (born 1996)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Auro Jr.
| image = File:Auro - SÉRIE A - CORINTHIANS 0 X 0 SANTOS FC (cropped).jpg
| caption = Auro with [Santos](/source/Santos_FC) in 2022
| fullname = Auro Alvaro da Cruz Júnior
| height = 1.68 m
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|1|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [Jaú](/source/Ja%C3%BA), Brazil
| currentclub = [Tombense](/source/Tombense_Futebol_Clube)
| clubnumber =
| position = [Right-back](/source/Defender_(association_football))
| youthyears1 = 2010–2016
| youthclubs1 = [São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC)
| years1 = 2014–2018
| clubs1 = [São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC_(youth))
| caps1 = 34
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2016
| clubs2 = → [Linense](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Linense) (loan)
| caps2 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2017
| clubs3 = → [América Mineiro](/source/Am%C3%A9rica_Futebol_Clube_(MG)) (loan)
| caps3 = 11
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2018
| clubs4 = → [Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC) (loan)
| caps4 = 18
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2019–2022
| clubs5 = [Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC)
| caps5 = 66
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2022
| clubs6 = → [Santos](/source/Santos_FC) (loan)
| caps6 = 11
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2023
| clubs7 = [Ordabasy](/source/FC_Ordabasy)
| caps7 = 20
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2024
| clubs8 = [Torpedo Kutaisi](/source/FC_Torpedo_Kutaisi)
| caps8 = 19
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2025
| clubs9 = [Al-Muharraq](/source/Al-Muharraq_SC)
| caps9 =
| goals9 =
| years10= 2026–
| clubs10= [Tombense](/source/Tombense_Futebol_Clube)
| caps10= 4
| goals10= 0
| nationalyears1 = 2013
| nationalteam1 = [Brazil U17](/source/Brazil_national_under-17_football_team)
| nationalcaps1 = 14
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2015
| nationalteam2 = [Brazil U20](/source/Brazil_national_under-20_football_team)
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2014
| nationalteam3 = Brazil U21
| nationalcaps3 = 1
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| club-update = 20 February 2026
| nationalteam-update =
}}
'''Auro Alvaro da Cruz Júnior''' (born 23 January 1996), known as '''Auro Jr.''' or just '''Auro''', is a Brazilian professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [right-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)) for [Tombense](/source/Tombense_Futebol_Clube).
==Club career==
===Brazil===
Born in [Jaú](/source/Ja%C3%BA), [São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_(state)), Auro joined [São Paulo FC](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC)'s youth setup in 2010, aged 14.[{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/sao-paulo/auro-relembra-sonho-realizado-pelo-sao-paulo-e-lamenta-trocas-de-treinadores/|trans-title=Auro recalls dream fulfilled by São Paulo and regrets changes in coaches|first=Pedro|last=Nascimento|date=30 April 2020|work=Gazeta Esportiva|title=Auro relembra sonho realizado pelo São Paulo e lamenta trocas de treinadores|language=pt-BR}}] He made his first team – and [Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A) – debut on 7 September 2014, coming on as a first-half [substitute](/source/Substitute_(association_football)) for injured [Paulo Miranda](/source/Paulo_Miranda_(footballer%2C_born_1988)) in a 2–0 home win over [Sport Recife](/source/Sport_Club_do_Recife).[{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/campeonatos/brasileiro/serie-a/ultimas-noticias/2014/09/07/quarteto-encanta-sao-paulo-envolve-o-sport-e-mantem-perseguicao-ao-lider.htm|title=Quarteto encanta, São Paulo envolve o Sport e diminui distância ao líder|trans-title=Quartet captivate, São Paulo wrap Sport and shorten distance to the leaders|publisher=[UOL Esporte](/source/Universo_Online)|language=pt-BR|date=7 September 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}][{{cite web|url=http://www.saopaulofc.net/noticias/noticias/futebol/2014/12/6/mais-maduro,-auro-reencontra-adversario-da-estreia|title="Mais maduro", Auro reencontra adversário da estreia|trans-title="More mature", Auro faces the opponent of his debut again|publisher=São Paulo FC|language=pt-BR|date=6 December 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}] He was handed his first start three days later, in a 4–2 success at [Botafogo](/source/Botafogo_de_Futebol_e_Regatas).[{{cite web|url=http://ge.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2014/10-09-2014/botafogo-sao-paulo.html|title=Jogão! Em duelo com duas viradas, São Paulo bate Botafogo em Brasília|trans-title=Great match! In a duel with two comebacks, São Paulo defeat Botafogo in Brasília|publisher=[GloboEsporte.com](/source/Grupo_Globo)|language=pt-BR|date=10 September 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}]
On 23 September 2014, Auro renewed his contract with the ''Tricolor'' until 2019.[{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com.br/noticia/442112_sao-paulo-anuncia-renovacao-do-contrato-do-lateral-direito-auro|title=São Paulo anuncia renovação do contrato do lateral direito Auro|work=ESPN |trans-title=São Paulo announce the renewal of the contract of right back Auro|publisher=[ESPN Brasil](/source/ESPN_Brasil)|language=pt-BR|date=23 September 2014|accessdate=14 February 2022}}] A regular starter under manager [Muricy Ramalho](/source/Muricy_Ramalho), he lost his starting spot after the arrival of [Bruno](/source/Bruno_(footballer%2C_born_1985)).[{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/futebol-nacional/lateral-direita-volta-preocupar-sao-paulo-bruno-interessa-fla.html|title=Lateral direita volta a preocupar o São Paulo; Bruno interessa ao Fla|trans-title=Right back is a concern to São Paulo again; Bruno is targeted by ''Fla''|publisher=[Lance!](/source/Lance!)|language=pt-BR|date=16 November 2015|accessdate=14 February 2022}}]
In February 2016, Auro signed on loan with [Linense](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Linense) for the [2016 Campeonato Paulista](/source/2016_Campeonato_Paulista).[{{Cite web|url=http://www.calinense.com.br/noticia/287|title=Paulistão 2016: Lateral Direito Auro é Apresentando Oficialmente|language=pt|trans-title=Paulistão 2016: Right Back Auro is Officially Introduced|date=29 February 2016|work=[Clube Atlético Linense](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Linense)}}] In June, after featuring in only eight minutes for Linense, he was set to join [Sport Recife](/source/Sport_Club_do_Recife) on loan (including being introduced by the club as a new signing),[{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2016/06/27/sport-oficializa-a-contratacao-do-lateral-direito-auro-emprestado-pelo-sp.htm|title=Sport oficializa a contratação do lateral direito Auro, emprestado pelo SP|trans-title=Sport turn official the signing of right back Auro, on loan from ''SP''|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=27 June 2016|accessdate=14 February 2022}}] however, he was prevented from joining the club due to a Brazilian rule that prevents a player from representing three clubs during the same year, as he had already made appearances for Linense and São Paulo in 2016.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/sao-paulo/sem-poder-defender-sport-auro-pode-voltar.html|trans-title=Without being able to play for Sport, full-back Auro returns to São Paulo|language=pt-BR|date=1 July 2016|title=Sem poder defender o Sport, lateral Auro volta ao São Paulo|work=Lance!}}] Instead, he returned to São Paulo, where he mainly featured with the under-20 squad,[{{cite web|url=http://www.saopaulofc.net/noticias/noticias/futebol-de-base/2016/11/24/apos-atuacao-goleadora,-auro-exalta-experiencia-no-sub-20-antes-de-decisao|title=Após atuação goleadora, Auro exalta experiência no Sub-20 antes de decisão|trans-title=After goalscoring performance, Auro plays up experience in the under-20s before final|publisher=São Paulo FC|language=pt-BR|date=24 November 2016|accessdate=14 February 2022}}] winning two under-20 titles that season.[{{Cite news |url=http://www.lance.com.br/sao-paulo/acerta-emprestimo-auro-para-america-por-ano.html |title=São Paulo acerta empréstimo de Auro para o América-MG por um ano |trans-title=São Paulo agree loan of Auro to América-MG for one year|last=Grossi |first=Bruno |date=14 January 2017 |work=Lance! |language=pt-BR |access-date=23 January 2017 }}] making a total of 16 appearances between [Primeira Liga](/source/Primeira_Liga_(Brazil)), [Campeonato Mineiro](/source/Campeonato_Mineiro), and [Copa do Brasil](/source/Copa_do_Brasil). He started off well with América, but suffered a [knee](/source/knee) injury, requiring him to miss time due to an operation.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/sao-paulo/emprestado-tres-vezes-no-sao-paulo-auro-entende-foram-necessarios/|trans-title=Loaned three times by São Paulo, Auro understands the club's option|language=pt|title=Emprestado três vezes pelo São Paulo, Auro entende opção do clube|date=22 May 2019|first=Felipe|last=Leite|work=Gazeta Esportiva}}] He subsequently returned to São Paulo in 2018, after his loan spell had ended.[{{cite news|url=https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/toronto-fc-right-back-auro-jr-is-sometimes-overlooked-but-his-play-speaks-volumes|title=TFC right back Auro Jr. is often overlooked, but his play speaks volumes|first=Steve|last=Buffery|date=March 12, 2020|newspaper=[Toronto Sun](/source/Toronto_Sun)}}]
===Canada===
[[File:Auro Jr playing for Toronto FC.png|thumb|150px|Auro Jr. playing for [Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC) in 2020]]
On 13 February 2018, it was announced that Auro Jr. had been signed on loan by [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) club [Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC) with an option to buy.[{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/02/13/toronto-fc-sign-defender-auro|title=Toronto FC sign defender Auro|work=Toronto FC|date=13 February 2018|accessdate=7 March 2018}}] He made the decision to come to Toronto after speaking to his São Paulo teammate and former Toronto FC striker [Gilberto](/source/Gilberto_Oliveira_Souza_J%C3%BAnior), turning down opportunities to play in South America, Portugal and Spain (including with [La Liga](/source/La_Liga) club [CD Leganés](/source/CD_Legan%C3%A9s)) in favour of joining Toronto.[{{cite news|url=https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/he-only-had-good-things-to-say-ex-toronto-fc-striker-gilberto-convinced-auro-to-join-reds |title='He only had good things to say': Ex-Toronto FC striker Gilberto convinced Auro to join Reds |last=Larson |first=Kurt |newspaper=[Toronto Sun](/source/Toronto_Sun) |date=19 February 2018 |accessdate=26 May 2020}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/21/arriving-toronto-fc-auro-almost-wound-going-la-liga|title=Before arriving at Toronto FC, Auro almost wound up going to La Liga|first=Ian|last=Quillen|date=21 February 2018|accessdate=28 May 2020|work=[Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer)}}] He made his club debut on 20 February 2018, in a 2–0 away win against the [Colorado Rapids](/source/Colorado_Rapids) in the first leg of their round of 16 [CONCACAF Champions League](/source/2018_CONCACAF_Champions_League) tie.[{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/02/24/newcomer-auro-earns-rave-reviews-following-standout-debut-colorado|title=Newcomer Auro earns rave reviews following standout debut in Colorado|work=Toronto FC|first=James |last=Grossi|date=24 February 2018|accessdate=7 March 2018}}] He recorded his first assist on May 18, on [Ryan Telfer](/source/Ryan_Telfer)'s game-winning goal against [Orlando City SC](/source/Orlando_City_SC).[{{Cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/brazilian-auro-jr-adjusting-thriving-toronto-fc|title=Brazilian Auro Jr. adjusting, thriving at Toronto FC|date=May 24, 2021|first=James|last=Grossi|work=[Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC)}}] In his debut season with the club, Auro made 28 appearances across all competitions, registering five assists.[{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/12/17/toronto-fc-exercise-option-buy-auro-jr|title=Toronto FC exercise option to buy Auro Jr.|work=Toronto FC|date=17 December 2018|accessdate=1 February 2019|archive-date=10 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510220734/https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/12/17/toronto-fc-exercise-option-buy-auro-jr|url-status=dead}}] In 2019, he was determined to be the best right-back in the league according to Opta advanced statistics.[{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/10/09/opta-mls-best-xi-2019-do-you-agree-what-stats-say|title=Opta MLS Best XI 2019: Do you agree with what the stats say?|work=[Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer)|first=Jonathan|last=Sigal|date=9 October 2019|accessdate=19 October 2019}}] He scored his first goal in a pre-season exhibition match on 1 April 2021, from a penalty kick, against [Columbus Crew SC](/source/Columbus_Crew_SC).[{{cite web|url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2021/4/2/22363876/toronto-fc-are-2-0-to-start-preseason-after-win-over-columbus-crew|title=Toronto FC are 2-0 to start preseason after win over Columbus Crew|first=Michael|last=Singh|date=2 April 2021|work=Waking the Red}}] At the end of the [2021 MLS season](/source/2021_Major_League_Soccer_season), Toronto announced they were exercising their contract option on Auro, keeping him at the club through 2022.[{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-announce-year-end-roster-decisions|date=December 1, 2021|title=Toronto FC Announce Year-End Roster Decisions|work= [Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC)}}]
====Loan to Santos====
On 14 February 2022, [Santos](/source/Santos_FC) announced the signing of Auro on a one-year loan deal with an option to purchase.[{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/lateral-direito-auro-e-o-quarto-reforco-do-santos-fc-para-2022/|title=Lateral-direito Auro é o quarto reforço do Santos FC para 2022|trans-title=Right-back Auro is the fourth addition of Santos FC for 2022|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=14 February 2022|accessdate=14 February 2022|archive-date=14 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214185751/https://www.santosfc.com.br/lateral-direito-auro-e-o-quarto-reforco-do-santos-fc-para-2022/|url-status=dead}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/toronto-fc-loan-auro-to-santos-fc|title=Toronto FC loan Auro to Santos FC|date=February 14, 2022|work=[Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC)}}] He made his debut for the club on 8 March, replacing [Vinicius Balieiro](/source/Vinicius_Balieiro) at half-time in a 1–1 [Copa do Brasil](/source/Copa_do_Brasil) away draw against [Fluminense-PI](/source/Fluminense_Esporte_Clube), with his side advancing on penalties.[{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/santos/auro-estreia-e-bustos-fala-sobre-disputa-pela-lateral-direita-do-peixe.html|title=Auro estreia e Bustos fala sobre disputa pela lateral direita do Peixe|trans-title=Auro debuts and Bustos talks about dispute for the right-back of ''Peixe''|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=9 March 2022|accessdate=10 March 2022}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/auro-comemora-estreia-destaca-garra-do-santos-fc-em-teresina-e-projeta-classico-contra-o-palmeiras/|trans-title=Auro celebrates debut, highlights Santos FC's strength in Teresina and projects classic against Palmeiras|title=Auro comemora estreia, destaca garra do Santos FC em Teresina e projeta clássico contra o Palmeiras|language=pt|work=[Santos FC](/source/Santos_FC)|first=Vitor|last=Anjos|date=10 March 2022 |access-date=10 March 2022}}] On 22 November 2022, Santos announced that Auro would leave the club at the end of his contract.[{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/comunicado-vinculo-atletas-2023/|title=Comunicado|trans-title=Announcement|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=22 November 2022|accessdate=22 November 2022}}] Toronto also declined his contract option for 2023, making him a free agent.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2022/11/16/23462285/toronto-fc-declines-auro-jrs-2023-contract-option|title=Toronto FC declines Auro Jr's 2023 contract option|date=16 November 2022|work=Waking the Red|first=Anthony|last=Khoury}}]
===Asia===
On 3 March 2023, Auro was announced at [Kazakhstan Premier League](/source/Kazakhstan_Premier_League) club [Ordabasy](/source/FC_Ordabasy).[{{cite web|url=https://tntsports.com.br/melhorfuteboldomundo/Ex-Santos-e-Sao-Paulo-lateral-Auro-e-o-novo-reforco-do-Ordabasy-do-Cazaquistao-20230303-0025.html|title=Ex-Santos e São Paulo, lateral Auro é o novo reforço do Ordabasy, do Cazaquistão|work=TNT Sports |trans-title=Formerly of Santos and São Paulo, full-back Auro is the new addition of Ordabasy, from Kazakhstan|publisher=[TNT Sports](/source/TNT_Sports_(Brazil))|language=pt-BR|date=3 March 2023|accessdate=5 March 2023}}]
In April 2024, Auro signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional season with Georgian club [Torpedo Kutaisi](/source/FC_Torpedo_Kutaisi) in the [Erovnuli Liga](/source/Erovnuli_Liga).[{{cite web|url=https://lelo.ge/article/%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A4%E1%83%98%E1%83%AA%E1%83%98%E1%83%90%E1%83%9A%E1%83%A3%E1%83%A0%E1%83%90%E1%83%93-%E1%83%A5%E1%83%A3%E1%83%97%E1%83%90%E1%83%98%E1%83%A1%E1%83%98%E1%83%A1-%E1%83%A2%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A0%E1%83%9E%E1%83%94%E1%83%93%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A8%E1%83%98-%E1%83%91%E1%83%A0%E1%83%90%E1%83%96%E1%83%98%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98-%E1%83%9B%E1%83%AA%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98-%E1%83%98%E1%83%97%E1%83%90%E1%83%9B%E1%83%90%E1%83%A8%E1%83%94%E1%83%91%E1%83%A1-46422|title=[ოფიციალურად] ქუთაისის "ტორპედოში" ბრაზილიელი მცველი ითამაშებს|trans-title=[Officially] Brazilian defender will play in Kutaisi "Torpedo"|date=13 April 2024|language=Georgian|work=[Lelo](/source/Lelo_(newspaper))}}]
In January 2025, he joined [Al-Muharraq](/source/Al-Muharraq_SC) in the [Bahraini Premier League](/source/Bahraini_Premier_League).
===Return to Brazil===
In December 2025, Auro returned to Brazil to sign for [Tombense](/source/Tombense_Futebol_Clube) in the [Brazilian Serie D](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_D) and [Campeonato Mineiro](/source/Campeonato_Mineiro) for 2026.[{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/zona-da-mata-centro-oeste/futebol/times/tombense/noticia/2025/12/06/ex-sao-paulo-e-multicampeao-na-base-do-flamengo-reforcam-tombense-em-2026.ghtml|title=Ex-São Paulo e multicampeão na base do Flamengo reforçam Tombense em 2026|trans-title=Former São Paulo player and multiple champion in Flamengo's youth system will reinforce Tombense in 2026|date=December 6, 2025|work=[TV Globo](/source/TV_Globo)|language=pt|first=Bruno|last=Ribeiro}}]
==International career==
At international level, Auro has represented Brazil at [U-17](/source/Brazil_national_under-17_football_team), [U-20](/source/Brazil_national_under-20_football_team), and U-21 level.[{{cite web|url=https://www.torontofc.ca/players/auro-jr|title=Auro Jr.|work=[Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227150008/https://www.torontofc.ca/players/auro-jr|archive-date=February 27, 2021|url-status=dead}}] He earned his first callup to play in the [2013 South American U-17 Championship](/source/2013_South_American_U-17_Championship), playing in all nine of his team's matches, en route to a third-place finish.[{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/auro-time-has-come-2205966|title=Auro's time has come|date=26 October 2013|work=[FIFA](/source/FIFA)}}{{dead link|date=October 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}] At the [2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup](/source/2013_FIFA_U-17_World_Cup), in the quarter-finals against [Mexico](/source/Mexico_national_under-17_football_team), he scored his team's tenth penalty kick during the shootout which they lost 11–10, after the game ended 1–1 after extra time.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/football/champions-mexico-oust-brazil-in-u-17-world-cup |title=Champions Mexico oust Brazil in U-17 World Cup |first=Alex |last=Leach |date=3 November 2013 |work=[Khaleej Times](/source/Khaleej_Times) |accessdate=25 May 2020}}] He was called up for the U-21 squad at the [2014 Toulon Tournament](/source/2014_Toulon_Tournament), where he was part of the championship winning team.[{{cite web|url=http://thebotafogostar.com/2014/06/03/brazil-2014-toulon-tournament-players/|title=The Future Brazil Stars Who Triumphed in Toulon 2014|first=James|last=Nalton|date=3 June 2014|work=The Botafogo Star}}] He was called up to the U-20 team for the [2015 South American U-20 Championship](/source/2015_South_American_U-20_Championship), playing in three matches.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/67799_brazil_squad_announced_for_2015_south_american_youth_football_championship.html|title=Brazil squad announced for 2015 South American Youth Football Championship|date=7 January 2015|work=Sambafoot}}]
==Style of play==
A versatile [defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)), Auro is usually deployed as a right-back, but is capable of playing on either flank.[{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/tfc/2018/12/17/toronto-fc-exercises-its-contract-option-on-auro.html |title=Toronto FC exercises its contract option on Auro |work=[Toronto Star](/source/Toronto_Star) |first=Laura |last=Armstrong |date=17 December 2018 |accessdate=1 February 2019 }}]
==Career statistics==
{{updated|8 December 2024}}[{{Soccerway|auro-alvaro-da-cruz-junior/290443}}][{{cite web |title=Auro » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe334638/auro/club-matches/ |website=WorldFootball.net |access-date=3 January 2019}}]
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|-
|rowspan="4"|[São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC)
|[2014](/source/2014_S%C3%A3o_Paulo_F.C._season)
|[Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A)
|12||0||0||0||0||0||2[Appearance(s) in [Copa Sudamericana](/source/Copa_Sudamericana)]||0||colspan="2"|—||14||0
|-
|[2015](/source/2015_S%C3%A3o_Paulo_F.C._season)
|Série A
|10||0||6[Appearance(s) in [Campeonato Paulista](/source/Campeonato_Paulista)]||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||16||0
|-
|[2016](/source/2016_S%C3%A3o_Paulo_F.C._season)
|Série A
|6||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||6||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!28!!0!!6!!0!!0!!0!!2!!0||colspan="2"|—!!36!!0
|-
|[Linense](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Linense) (loan)
|[2016](/source/2016_in_Brazilian_football)
|[Série D](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_D)
|0||0||1[Appearance(s) in [Campeonato Mineiro](/source/Campeonato_Mineiro)]||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||3[Appearance(s) in [Primeira Liga (Brazil)](/source/Primeira_Liga_(Brazil))]||0|||16||0
|-
|[Toronto FC](/source/Toronto_FC) (loan)
|[2018](/source/2018_Toronto_FC_season)
|[MLS](/source/Major_League_Soccer)
|18||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0||8[Appearance(s) in [CONCACAF Champions League](/source/CONCACAF_Champions_League)]||0||1[Appearance in [Campeones Cup](/source/Campeones_Cup)]||0||28||0
|-
|rowspan="4"|Toronto FC
|[2019](/source/2019_Toronto_FC_season)
|MLS
|23||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0||2[Appearance(s) in [MLS Cup Playoffs](/source/MLS_Cup_Playoffs)]||0||30||0
|-
|[2020](/source/2020_Toronto_FC_season)
|MLS
|18[Includes three appearances in [MLS is Back Tournament](/source/MLS_is_Back_Tournament) group stage]||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2[One appearance in [MLS is Back Tournament](/source/MLS_is_Back_Tournament) knockout stage, one appearance in [MLS Cup Playoffs](/source/MLS_Cup_Playoffs)]||0||20||0
|-
|[2021](/source/2021_Toronto_FC_season)
|MLS
|25||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0||4