Erik Lima

Goiás

Born in Novo Repartimento, Pará, Erik joined Goiás's youth setup in 2004, aged 10, after impressing on a trial when visiting family in Goiânia. In February 2013, after impressing with the under-20s in Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was promoted to the main squad. On 7 March 2013, Erik renewed his link with the Esmeraldino, signing until December 2016. He made his senior debut on the 27th, coming on as a second-half substitute for David in a 2–0 home win against CRAC for the Campeonato Goiano championship; he appeared in only one further match in the competition, as his side finished second. On 7 July 2013, Erik made his Série A debut, starting in a 1–0 home win against Vitória. He only appeared rarely during the campaign, with his side finishing in an unexpected sixth position. Erik scored his first goal as a senior on 26 February 2014, netting the first in a 2–1 home win against Anápolis. He subsequently overtook veteran Araújo and Rychely during the year. Erik started the first league game of the campaign, a 1–0 away win against Atlético Mineiro on 4 May. He scored his first goal in the competition on the 23rd, netting the last in a 2–2 home draw against Santos, and subsequently was an ever-present figure for the club, scoring a hat-trick against Atlético Paranaense on 31 August, and also adding braces against Bahia and Chapecoense. After finishing the campaign with 12 goals, he was named Best Newcomer. After being strongly linked to a move, Erik…

On 8 May 2013, Erik was called up to Brazil under-20 team, for the year's Toulon Tournament. A backup to Giovanni and Vinícius Araújo, he only appeared against Nigeria on 4 June, scoring the first in a 1–1 draw; his side was eventually crowned champions shortly after. On 6 March 2015, Erik was called up to the under-23s, making his debut in a 4–1 home routing over Paraguay on 27 March.

Club

As of match played 6 June 2026

Palmeiras

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016 Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League: 2019 Machida Zelvia

J2 League: 2023 AFC Champions League Elite runner-up: 2025–26 Brazil U20

Toulon Tournament: 2013 Individual

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer: 2014 J2 League Best XI: 2023