Arthur Maia

Early Life

Arthur Brasiliano Maia, known as Arthur Maia, was born in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth setup of E.C. Vitória in 2003 when he was just ten years old, transitioning from the local club CSA.

Career

Maia made his professional debut for Vitória on February 4, 2010, in a Campeonato Baiano match against Feirense. His first goal came over a year later, on September 14, 2011, during a Série B match against Duque de Caxias. Throughout his career, he experienced several loan spells, including a notable stint at Joinville Esporte Clube in 2013, where he made his Série A debut shortly after returning to Vitória. In 2014, he was loaned to América Futebol Clube, where he had a breakout season, scoring seven goals in 36 appearances.

In December 2014, Maia joined Clube de Regatas do Flamengo on loan, but his time there was limited. He later moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 2015, before returning to Vitória and subsequently being loaned to Associação Chapecoense de Futebol in 2016. During his time at Chapecoense, he scored his first top-flight goal on June 11, 2016.

Legacy

Arthur Maia's contributions to football were recognized through various honors, including winning the Campeonato Baiano with Vitória in 2010 and 2016, and the Campeonato Potiguar with América de Natal in 2014. Tragically, he passed away in 2016, but he was posthumously honored with a Copa Sudamericana title with Chapecoense, reflecting his impact on the sport and the clubs he represented.