Cristiano da Silva is a Brazilian association football player known for his versatility as a midfielder and forward.
He played for FC Red Bull Salzburg from 2012 to 2014, contributing to their Bundesliga and Austrian Cup victories.
Cristiano joined Ventforet Kofu in 2014, where he became a regular starter and key player.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Cristiano da Silva, known simply as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays primarily as an attacking midfielder or forward. He began his football journey as a youth player for Coritiba before making his senior debut with Toledo in 2006. Over the next few years, he played for several clubs, including Adap Galo, Campo Mourão, and Marcílio Dias, showcasing his talent and versatility on the field.
Rise to Prominence
In 2009, Cristiano had a brief loan spell at Rio Claro before joining Chapecoense. His performance caught the attention of Juventude, where he became a key player during the 2011 season, scoring six goals in just nine matches in the Série D. His impressive form led to a move to Europe, where he signed with FC Red Bull Salzburg in January 2012. During his time in Austria, he contributed to the club's success, helping them secure the Bundesliga and Austrian Cup titles in the 2011-12 season.
International Experience and Later Career
Cristiano's career took him to Japan, where he joined Tochigi SC on loan in 2013, finishing as the club's top scorer with 16 goals. He later transferred to Ventforet Kofu in 2014, where he continued to make an impact. After a successful loan to Kashiwa Reysol, he returned to Ventforet, solidifying his reputation as a reliable forward. As of 2025, Cristiano remains an active player, continuing to contribute to his teams with his experience and skill.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Cristiano was a youth product of Coritiba, but made his senior debut with Toledo in 2006. He subsequently represented Adap Galo, Campo Mourão and Marcílio Dias before signing for Metropolitano in 2009. In 2009, after a short loan spell at Rio Claro, Cristiano joined Chapecoense also in a temporary deal. On 22 April 2010, after playing in the year's Campeonato Catarinense back at Metrô, he joined Juventude on loan. Cristiano became a key unit at Ju during the 2011 campaign, scoring six goals in just nine matches in the 2011 Série D before departing.
Red Bull Salzburg
In October 2011, Cristiano moved to Austria and joined Red Bull Salzburg on a trial basis. He only signed a contract with the club in December, and was officially announced on a three-and-a-half-year deal on 7 January 2012. Despite helping in the club's Bundesliga and Austrian Cup titles during the 2011–12 season, he was suspended and sent to farm team FC Liefering in September 2012.
Loan to Tochigi
On 11 December 2012, it was announced that Cristiano would be joining Tochigi SC on loan for the 2013 season. He scored 16 goals during the 2013 J.League Division 2, being the club's top scorer with compatriot Sabiá.
Ventforet Kofu
On 8 January 2014, Cristiano joined Ventforet Kofu on a permanent transfer. He was a regular starter for the side, but moved to Kashiwa Reysol on loan on 13 January 2015. Back to Ventforet after scoring a career-best 21 goals for…
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- FC Red Bull Salzburg (2012–2014)
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- Ventforet Kofu (2014–2016)
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- Coritiba F.C. (2005–2006)
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- Toledo Colônia Work (2006–2007)
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- Adap Galo Maringá Football Club (2008–2008)
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- Clube Náutico Marcílio Dias (2008–2008)
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- Rio Claro Futebol Clube (2009–2009)
- Club
- Associação Chapecoense de Futebol (2009–2009)
- Club
- Clube Atlético Metropolitano (2009–2011)
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- Esporte Clube Juventude (2010–2011)
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- Tochigi SC (2013–2013)
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- Kashiwa Reysol (2015–2015)
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- Kashiwa Reysol (2016–)
- National team
- Brazil
Legacy
Juventude Copa FGF: 2011 Red Bull Salzburg Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2011–12 Austrian Cup: 2011–12 Kashiwa Reysol J2 League: 2019 Paraná Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata: 2024
Clubs
- Kashiwa Reysol2016current
- Coritiba F.C.2005–2006
- Toledo Colônia Work2006–2007
- Adap Galo Maringá Football Club2008–2008
- Clube Náutico Marcílio Dias2008–2008
- Associação Chapecoense de Futebol2009–2009
- Clube Atlético Metropolitano2009–2011
- Rio Claro Futebol Clube2009–2009
- Esporte Clube Juventude2010–2011
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2012–2014
- Tochigi SC2013–2013
- Ventforet Kofu2014–2016
- Kashiwa Reysol2015–2015
Played together with
- Abel VerônicoCoritiba F.C.
- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaCoritiba F.C. · 2013–2014
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaVentforet Kofu
Adaílton Martins BolzanEsporte Clube Juventude · 1995–1996- Adaílton Martins BolzanEsporte Clube Juventude · 2013–2013
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Ademar Miranda JúniorCoritiba F.C. · 1969–1970
- Ademar Miranda JúniorCoritiba F.C. · 1969–1969
- Ademir Bernardes de AlcântaraCoritiba F.C. · 1995–1996
- Ademir Bernardes de AlcântaraCoritiba F.C.
- Aderaldo Ferreira AndréEsporte Clube Juventude · 2000–2001
Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 1993–2000
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Cristiano da Silva, simply known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either an attacking midfielder or a forward.
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