Cristiano da Silva

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…

As of 11 August 2025

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