Brazilian footballer (born 1989)
Éverton Augusto de Barros Ribeiro (born 10 April 1989) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Bahia .
Formed at Corinthians , Éverton was sold to Coritiba in 2011 after a loan at São Caetano , winning the Campeonato Paranaense in both of his seasons. He also won Série A twice at Cruzeiro , being voted the best player of each season. He joined Al-Ahli Dubai for €15 million in 2014, winning several items of silverware in the United Arab Emirates before returning to Brazil with Flamengo in 2017.
A full international from 2014 to 2022, Éverton represented Brazil at the Copa América in 2015 , 2021 and 2022 FIFA World Cup .
Club career
Corinthians
Born in Arujá but raised in Santa Isabel , both in the state of São Paulo , Ribeiro joined Corinthians ' youth setup in 2001, aged ten, as a left-back .[ 5] Promoted to the main squad in 2007 by manager Paulo César Carpegiani , he only appeared in four matches during that year, being relegated with the side.[ 6]
São Caetano (loan)
On 21 July 2008, after the arrival of Wellington Saci , Ribeiro was loaned to São Caetano ,[ 7] being successfully converted to an attacking midfielder during his two-year spell at the side.
Coritiba
Ribeiro returned to Timão in January 2011,[ 8] but was sold to Coritiba for a R$ 1.5 million fee on 21 February.[ 9] He made eight appearances as the team won the year's Campeonato Paranaense , scoring in the third minute on 17 April to open a 4–1 win at Roma Esporte Apucarana .[ 10]
The following season, Ribeiro scored five times in 15 games as the team defended their title . On 6 May 2012, in the first leg of the final away to rivals Clube Atlético Paranaense , he opened a 2–2 draw. A week later, he struck the decisive effort as his team won in a penalty shootout at the Estadio Major Antonio do Couto Pereira .[ 11]
Ribeiro finished the 2012 campaign for Coxa as the club's topscorer in Série A along with teammate Deivid , with eight goals. On 26 August 2012, Ribeiro was sent off in a 3–1 loss at Figueirense for a foul on Fernandes .[ 12]
Cruzeiro
On 8 January 2013, Cruzeiro reached an agreement with Coritiba for Ribeiro,[ 13] and he signed a four-year deal three days later.[ 14]
Ribeiro was a key attacking unit for Raposa during his two-year spell, along with Ricardo Goulart . He was also elected Série A's best player of the year twice in a row,[ 15] [ 16] as his side was crowned champions twice.
Al-Ahli
After being linked to Manchester United , Milan ,[ 17] Monaco and Real Madrid during the 2015 winter transfer window , Ribeiro moved to Al-Ahli Dubai on 2 February 2015 for a reported €15 million transfer fee.[ 18]
Two days later, he made his debut in the seasons's UAE Arabian Gulf League , opening a 2–0 home win over Al-Sharjah from Luis Jiménez 's assist, a minute after replacing Habib Fardan .[ 19] He won his first silverware with the club on 27 March, coming on as a substitute at the end of the Super Cup 1–0 win over Al Ain at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi . He finished the campaign with 3 goals in 12 league games. In the year's AFC Champions League , he struck 4 goals in 14 matches, including one in the semi-final second leg 4–3 aggregate victory over Al-Hilal ;[ 20] the team lost the continental final by one goal to Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao .
On 19 August 2015, in the first game of the new national season , Ribeiro scored twice – including a penalty kick – in an 8–1 home win over Al-Fujairah , and assisted compatriot Lima for two more.[ 21] His team won the league, and Ribeiro told the media that the victory justified his surprise transfer to the team.[ 22]
Flamengo
On 5 June 2017, an associate of Ribeiro said that he had rescinded his contract with Al Ahli in order to return to Brazilian football.[ 23] Later that day he signed with Flamengo , who paid €6 million for 100% of his economic rights, under a contract that runs until 2021.[ 24] [ 25]
On 13 December 2019, Ribeiro extended his contract with Flamengo until December 2023.[ 26]
Bahia
On 6 January 2024, Ribeiro signed a two-year contract with Série A club Bahia .[ 27]
International career
After representing Brazil in the under-20 level , Ribeiro was called up to the main for two matches against Colombia and Ecuador by new manager Dunga on 19 August 2014.[ 28] He made his debut for Brazil in a friendly against Colombia on 5 September, coming on as a substitute for Willian in a 1–0 win at Sun Life Stadium , Miami .[ 29]
On 5 May 2015, Ribeiro was called up for the year 's Copa América , held in Chile.[ 30] In the quarter-final against Paraguay , he replaced goalscorer Robinho for the final three minutes of a 1–1 draw, and then missed in the penalty shootout which eliminated Brazil.[ 31]
On 17 June 2021, he scored the third goal in a 4–0 win over Peru in Brazil's second group match of the 2021 Copa América on home soil.[ 32]
On 7 November 2022, Ribeiro was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup .[ 33]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 7 July 2024 [ 3]
International
As of match played 2 December 2022 [ 34]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team
Year
Apps
Goals
Brazil
2014
3
0
2015
3
0
2020
4
0
2021
9
3
2022
3
0
Total
22
3
As of match played 9 September 2021
Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Éverton Ribeiro goal.
Honours
Coritiba
Cruzeiro
Al Ahli
Flamengo
Brazil U20
Individual
Personal life
Ribeiro is married to Marília Nery since 2013[ 46] [ 47] and has two children.[ 47] [ 48] He is Roman Catholic.[ 49]
References
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^ "FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019: List of Players: CR Flamengo" (PDF) . FIFA. 5 December 2019. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 December 2019.
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^ "Como Everton Ribeiro foi de reserva no Corinthians a bicampeão brasileiro" [How Everton Ribeiro went from a reserve at Corinthians to two-time Brazilian champion] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
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^ "Éverton Ribeiro comemora diferenças entre 2007 e atual momento" [Éverton Ribeiro celebrates differences between 2007 and current moment]. Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 January 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
^ "Éverton Ribeiro é liberado e acerta com o Coritiba" [Éverton Ribeiro is released and signs with Coritiba] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
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^ "Aloísio dá show, marca três vezes e Figueirense vence Coritiba" [Aloísio puts on a show, scores three times and Figueirense defeat Coritiba] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Placar. 26 August 2012. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016 .
^ Badaró, Tarcísio (8 January 2013). "Cruzeiro e Coritiba se entendem por Éverton Ribeiro, que está em BH" [Cruzeiro and Coritiba reach agreement for Éverton Ribeiro, who is in BH ] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. Retrieved 4 June 2023 .
^ "Cruzeiro confirma acerto com Everton Ribeiro; contrato é de quatro anos" [Cruzeiro confirms deal with Everton Ribeiro; contract is of four years] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Cruzeiro's official website. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
^ "Everton Ribeiro recebe Bola de Ouro e outros cinco cruzeirenses são premiados" [Everton Ribeiro receives Bola de Ouro and another five cruzeirenses are awarded] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Superesportes. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
^ "Everton Ribeiro é eleito o melhor do Brasileirão; veja a seleção de 2014" [Everton Ribeiro is elected the best of Brasileirão ; see 2014's selection] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
^ "Al-Ahli's Everton Ribeiro: Man United, AC Milan made offers for me" . ESPN FC . 2 February 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
^ "Al Ahli complete Everton Ribeiro coup as Brazil playmaker signs from Cruzeiro" . Sport 360º. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015 .
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^ McAuley, John (21 October 2015). "Kwon Kyung-won's late winner lifts Al Ahli past Al Hilal and into Asian Champions League final" . The National . Retrieved 6 March 2016 .
^ Rizvi, Ahmed (19 August 2015). "Al Ahli hit Fujairah for eight goals to open Arabian Gulf League season in style" . The National . Retrieved 4 June 2023 .
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^ "Advogado diz que Everton Ribeiro acertou rescisão e está indo 'jogar no futebol brasileiro' " . ESPN (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 4 June 2023 .
^ Castro, Vinicius (6 June 2017). "Flamengo investe R$ 22 milhões e confirma Everton Ribeiro até 2021" . www.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 4 June 2023 .
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^ a b "Éverton Ribeiro leva o bi no Craque do Brasileirão; veja lista de premiados" (in Brazilian Portuguese). sportv.com. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014 .
^ "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão 2019: veja a seleção e quem foi premiado" . Goal.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). 9 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019 .
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^ a b "No Natal, Everton Ribeiro anuncia que vai ser papai" [At Christmas, Everton Ribeiro announces that he will be a father] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 December 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2023 .
^ "Everton Ribeiro, do Flamengo, anuncia que esposa está grávida do segundo filho do casal" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2023 .
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External links
Brazil squads
a Léo Ortiz replaced Felipe after Brazil's fourth match.
Awards
Men's
Women's
1 As Hors concours
2 Placar started to give this prize to the best grade holder at Bola de Prata since 1973. In its 2013 ceremonies, a Bola de Ouro was given to Dirceu Lopes, holder of the best 1971 grade. Francisco Reyes and Elías Figueroa , holders of 1970 and 1972 ones respectively, have not been announced as these years' winners yet.