# Nathan Silva > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Nathan_Silva > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Nathan_Silva.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Silva > Source revision: 1357240007 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Brazilian footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Portuguese name|Ananias|da Silva}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Nathan Silva | image = Inter Miami CF 3-1 UNAM (6 August 2025) 16 (cropped).jpg | caption = Nathan with [Pumas UNAM](/source/Pumas_UNAM) in 2025 | fullname = Nathanael Ananias da Silva | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|5|6|df=y}} | birth_place = [Oliveira](/source/Oliveira%2C_Minas_Gerais), Brazil | height = 1.82m | position = [Centre-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)) | currentclub = [Pumas UNAM](/source/Pumas_UNAM) | clubnumber = 6 | youthyears1 = 2011–2017 | youthclubs1 = [Atlético Mineiro](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro) | years1 = 2017–2023 | clubs1 = [Atlético Mineiro](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro) | caps1 = 70 | goals1 = 3 | years2 = 2018–2019 | clubs2 = → [Ponte Preta](/source/Associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Atl%C3%A9tica_Ponte_Preta) (loan) | caps2 = 49 | goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2019 | clubs3 = → [Atlético Goianiense](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_Clube_Goianiense) (loan) | caps3 = 16 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020–2021 | clubs4 = → [Coritiba](/source/Coritiba_Foot_Ball_Club) (loan) | caps4 = 27 | goals4 = 1 | years5 = 2021 | clubs5 = → [Atlético Goianiense](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_Clube_Goianiense) (loan) | caps5 = 12 | goals5 = 1 | years6 = 2023– | clubs6 = [Pumas UNAM](/source/Pumas_UNAM) | caps6 = 92 | goals6 = 5 | nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 20:55, 8 December 2023 (UTC) | nationalteam-update = }} '''Nathanael Ananias da Silva''' (born 6 May 1997), known as '''Nathan Silva''' or simply '''Nathan''', is a Brazilian professional [soccer](/source/association_football) player who plays for [Liga MX](/source/Liga_MX) club [Pumas UNAM](/source/Pumas_UNAM). Mainly a [central defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)), he can also play as a [defensive midfielder](/source/Midfielder). ==Club career== Born in [Oliveira](/source/Oliveira%2C_Minas_Gerais), [Minas Gerais](/source/Minas_Gerais), Nathan joined [Atlético Mineiro](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro)'s youth setup in 2011, aged 13. After taking part of the [2017 Florida Cup](/source/2017_Florida_Cup) with the main squad, he made his professional debut on 9 April 2017 by coming on as a first-half [substitute](/source/Substitute_(association_football)) for [Jesiel](/source/Jesiel) in a 1–2 [Campeonato Mineiro](/source/Campeonato_Mineiro) away loss against [Caldense](/source/Associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Atl%C3%A9tica_Caldense).{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/mg/sul-de-minas/futebol/campeonato-mineiro/jogo/09-04-2017/caldense-atletico-mg/|title=Caldense vira sobre time alternativo do Galo, mas não se classifica para semifinal|trans-title=Caldense complete comeback over alternative team of ''Galo'', but do not qualify for the semifinals|publisher=[GloboEsporte.com](/source/Grupo_Globo)|language=pt-BR|date=9 April 2017|accessdate=8 November 2020}} On 20 February 2018, Nathan extended his contract until the end of 2021 and was loaned to [Ponte Preta](/source/Associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Atl%C3%A9tica_Ponte_Preta), initially until the end of the year.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/campinas-e-regiao/futebol/noticia/atletico-mg-libera-zagueiro-nathan-para-fechar-emprestimo-com-a-ponte-preta.ghtml|title=Atlético-MG libera zagueiro Nathan para fechar empréstimo com a Ponte Preta|trans-title=Atlético-MG release stopper Nathan to complete loan with Ponte Preta|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt-BR|date=20 February 2018|accessdate=8 November 2020}} 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](/source/Paysandu_Sport_Club). On 26 June 2019, after falling down the pecking order, Nathan cut short his loan deal,{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/campinas-e-regiao/futebol/noticia/fora-dos-planos-da-ponte-nathan-rescinde-contrato-e-encaminha-transferencia-para-o-atletico-go.ghtml|title=Fora dos planos da Ponte, Nathan rescinde contrato e encaminha transferência para o Atlético-GO|trans-title=Out of Ponte's plans, Nathan rescinds contract and set transfer to Atlético-GO|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt-BR|date=26 June 2019|accessdate=8 November 2020}} and joined [Atlético Goianiense](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_Clube_Goianiense) also in a temporary deal on 4 July.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/5802512/atletico-go-anuncia-contratacao-do-volante-nathan-ex-ponte-preta|title=Atlético-GO anuncia contratação do volante Nathan, ex-Ponte Preta|trans-title=Atlético-GO announce signing of defensive midfielder Nathan, formerly of Ponte Preta|publisher=[ESPN Brasil](/source/ESPN_Brasil)|language=pt-BR|date=4 July 2019|accessdate=8 November 2020}} On 15 January 2020, after helping ''Dragão'' to [achieve promotion](/source/2019_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_B) to the [Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A), he signed for [Coritiba](/source/Coritiba_Foot_Ball_Club), also newly promoted, on loan for one year.{{cite web|url=https://coritiba.com.br/artigo/36190/coxa_confirma_nathan_silva|title=Coxa confirma Nathan Silva|trans-title=''Coxa'' confirm Nathan Silva|publisher=Coritiba FBC|language=pt-BR|date=15 January 2020|accessdate=8 November 2020}} On 27 February 2021, Nathan rejoined Atlético Goianiense on another year-long loan.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/go/futebol/noticia/atletico-go-acerta-o-retorno-do-volante-nathan-silva-que-pertence-ao-atletico-mg.ghtml|title=Atlético-GO acerta o retorno do volante Nathan Silva, que pertence ao Atlético-MG|trans-title=Atlético-GO agree the return of the defensive midfielder Nathan Silva, who belongs to Atlético-MG|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=27 February 2021|accessdate=1 March 2021}} His performances prompted Atlético Mineiro manager [Cuca](/source/Cuca_(footballer%2C_born_1963)) to request his recall on 2 July.{{cite web|url=https://www.otempo.com.br/superfc/atletico/galo-anuncia-retorno-do-zagueiro-nathan-silva-destaque-no-atletico-go-1.2507463|title=Galo anuncia retorno do zagueiro Nathan Silva, destaque no Atlético-GO|trans-title=''Galo'' announce the return of stopper Nathan Silva, Atlético-GO's spotlight|publisher=Super Esportes|language=pt-BR|date=2 July 2021|accessdate=2 July 2021}} Back at his parent club, Nathan immediately established himself in the starting lineup, forming with [Junior Alonso](/source/Junior_Alonso) the defensive duo of the [2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A](/source/2021_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A) winning team. On 20 June 2023, Atlético Mineiro announced that they had reached an agreement with Mexican club [Pumas UNAM](/source/Pumas_UNAM) for the transfer of Nathan, with the deal being reportedly worth US$4 million.{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/galo-acerta-transferencia-de-nathan-silva-para-o-mexico/|title=Galo acerta transferência de Nathan Silva para o México|publisher=Clube Atlético Mineiro|trans-title=Galo seal transfer of Nathan Silva to Mexico|language=pt-BR|date=20 June 2023|access-date=20 June 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-mg/noticia/2023/06/20/atletico-mg-vende-nathan-silva-ao-pumas-do-mexico.ghtml|title=Atlético-MG vende Nathan Silva ao Pumas, do México|trans-title=Atlético-MG sell Nathan Silva to Pumas|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=20 June 2023|access-date=20 June 2023}} ==Personal life== Nathan's older brother [Werley](/source/Werley) is also a footballer and a centre back. He too was groomed at Atlético. ==Career statistics== {{updated|20 June 2023.}}{{Soccerway|nathanael-ananias-da-silva/446563|Nathan Silva|accessdate=8 November 2020}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="5"|[Atlético Mineiro](/source/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro) |[2017](/source/2017_in_Brazilian_football) |rowspan="4"|[Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A) |0||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |[2021](/source/2021_Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro_season) |28||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||6{{efn|name=CL|Appearance(s) in [Copa Libertadores](/source/Copa_Libertadores)}}||0||colspan="2"|—||34||3 |- |[2022](/source/2022_Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro_season) |22||0||8||0||2||0||9{{efn|name=CL}}||0||1{{efn|name=SCB|Appearance in [Supercopa do Brasil](/source/Supercopa_do_Brasil)}}||0||42||0 |- |[2023](/source/2023_Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Mineiro_season) |4||0||7||0||2||0||5{{efn|name=CL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||18||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !54!!3!!16!!0!!4!!0!!20!!0!!1!!0!!95!!3 |- |rowspan="3"|[Ponte Preta](/source/Associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Atl%C3%A9tica_Ponte_Preta) (loan) |[2018](/source/2018_in_Brazilian_football) |rowspan="2"|[Série B](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_B) |29||1||6||0||4||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||39||1 |- |[2019](/source/2019_in_Brazilian_football) |2||0||12||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||15||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !31!!1!!18!!1!!5!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!54!!2 |- |[Atlético Goianiense](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_Clube_Goianiense) (loan) |[2019](/source/2019_in_Brazilian_football) |Série B |16||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||16||0 |- |[Coritiba](/source/Coritiba_Foot_Ball_Club) (loan) |[2020](/source/2020_in_Brazilian_football) |Série A |19||1||8||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||1 |- |[Atlético Goianiense](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_Clube_Goianiense) (loan) |[2021](/source/2021_in_Brazilian_football) |Série A |6||1||6||0||4||0||6{{efn|name=CS|Appearance(s) in [Copa Sudamericana](/source/Copa_Sudamericana)}}||0||colspan="2"|—||22||1 |- |[Pumas UNAM](/source/Pumas_UNAM) |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Club_Universidad_Nacional_season) |[Liga MX](/source/Liga_MX) |0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0 |- |- !colspan="3" |'''Career total''' !126!!6!!48!!1!!13!!0!!26!!0!!1!!0!!215!!7 |} {{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}} ==Honours== '''Atlético Mineiro''' *[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A](/source/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A): [2021](/source/2021_Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A) *[Supercopa do Brasil](/source/Supercopa_do_Brasil): [2022](/source/2022_Supercopa_do_Brasil) *[Campeonato Mineiro](/source/Campeonato_Mineiro): [2017](/source/2017_Campeonato_Mineiro), [2022](/source/2022_Campeonato_Mineiro), [2023](/source/2023_Campeonato_Mineiro) ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{Sambafoot|9609-nathan-silva}} {{Pumas UNAM squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Silva, Nathan}} Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:People from Oliveira, Minas Gerais Category:Footballers from Minas Gerais Category:Brazilian men's footballers Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Category:Clube Atlético Mineiro players Category:Associação Atlética Ponte Preta players Category:Atlético Clube Goianiense players Category:Coritiba Foot Ball Club players Category:Pumas UNAM footballers Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Category:21st-century Brazilian sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Nathan Silva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Silva) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Silva?action=history)). 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