Ari (footballer, born 1985)

Ariclenes da Silva Ferreira (Russian: Арикленес да Силва Феррейра; born 11 December 1985), commonly known as Ari (Brazilian Portuguese: [aˈɾi]), is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Atletico Cearense. Born in Brazil, he played for the Russia national team after being naturalised.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Ferreira.
Ari
Ari with Krasnodar in August 2016
Personal information
Full name Ariclenes da Silva Ferreira
Date of birth (1985-12-11) 11 December 1985
Place of birth Fortaleza, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Cearense
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Fortaleza 3 (0)
2006–2007 Kalmar FF 35 (18)
2007–2010 AZ Alkmaar 55 (18)
2010–2013 Spartak Moscow 89 (21)
2013–2021 Krasnodar 119 (38)
2017–2018 → Lokomotiv Moscow (loan) 17 (7)
2022– Atlético Cearense 37 (11)
International career‡
2018 Russia 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 August 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2018

He started his professional career in 2005 with his hometown club Fortaleza, and signed for Swedish club Kalmar one year later. After two and a half seasons in AZ Alkmaar, he played in the Russian Premier League for Spartak Moscow, Krasnodar, and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Club career
With Spartak Moscow in 2013

Having joined Allsvenskan team Kalmar FF in spring 2006, Ari was the top scorer in the Allsvenskan 2006 with 15 goals,[1] amassing one goal more than compatriot Afonso Alves had the previous season.

On 28 May 2007, Ari signed a five-year contract with AZ for an undisclosed fee.[2][1] At Alkmaar he struggled to force his way into the first team on a regular basis, but he did win the 2008–09 Eredivisie.

In January 2010 Ari was transferred to Spartak Moscow for €3 million.[3] Despite a successful career at the club, he departed amidst a conflict with management.

On 19 August 2013, he signed a three-year contract with FC Krasnodar.[4] He left Krasnodar on 17 May 2021, after being a key player for eight seasons.[5]

International career

In 2016, after Kosovo's membership in UEFA and FIFA, Ari was offered a chance to play for the Kosovo national team by their coach, Albert Bunjaki. Coincidentally, he was also an assistant coach at Kalmar, Ari's former club. The offer was rejected by the Football Federation of Kosovo's president, Fadil Vokrri.[6]

In July 2017, Ari confirmed his desire to obtain Russian citizenship and represent the Russia national team at the 2018 World Cup.[7] However, the citizenship process was delayed and he received a Russian passport in July 2018.[8] On 12 November 2018, Ari was called up to the Russian squad for the first time for the friendly matches against Germany and Sweden.[9][10]

Personal life

As of now, Ari is one of three Brazilians who played for the Russian national team, the others being Guilherme Marinato and Mário Fernandes. He and Guilherme can speak Russian.

After Ari was called up to the Russian national team, Pavel Pogrebnyak said: "I don't see the point of this. I do not understand at all why Ari received a Russian passport. It is laughable when a black player represents the Russian national side".[11] Accused of racism, an investigation was subsequently launched, after which Pogrebnyak was fined and put on probation.

Career statistics
As of match played 11 March 2022[12][13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueLeagueCupContinentalOther Total
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Fortaleza 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro 30??????3+0+
Kalmar[14] 2006 Allsvenskan 2315??33—26+18+
2007 Allsvenskan 123????—12+3+
Total 3518??3+3+0038+21+
AZ 2007–08 Eredivisie 2990031—3210
2008–09 Eredivisie 2091000—219
2009–10 Eredivisie 603010—100
Total 55184041006319
Spartak Moscow 2010 Russian Premier League 2470042—289
2011–12 Russian Premier League 38103173—4814
2012–13 Russian Premier League 2742082—376
Total 8921511970011329
Krasnodar 2013–14 Russian Premier League 18631——217
2014–15 Russian Premier League 26721106—3814
2015–16 Russian Premier League 21540111—366
2016–17 Russian Premier League 1142162—197
2017–18 Russian Premier League 000000—00
2018–19 Russian Premier League 1680062—2210
2019–20 Russian Premier League 1860052—238
2020–21 Russian Premier League 921030—132
Total 1193812339120017254
Lokomotiv Moscow (loan) 2016–17 Russian Premier League 9630——126
2017–18 Russian Premier League 8100201[lower-alpha 1]0111
Total 177302010237
Atlético Cearense 2022 Série C 0000004[lower-alpha 2]747
Total 31810224+4+67+23+57416137

Notes
  1. One appearance in the Russian Super Cup
  2. Appearances/goals in the Campeonato Cearense

Honours
Fortaleza
Kalmar
AZ Alkmaar
Krasnodar
Lokomotiv Moscow
Individual

References
  1. "Ari on the move to Alkmaar". UEFA.com. 28 May 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. "Kalmars Ari till AZ Alkmaar". Sveriges Television (in Swedish). 28 May 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. Карпин: за Ари заплатили около €3 млн. Championat.com (in Russian). Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  4. В «Краснодар» переходит Ари. FC Krasnodar (in Russian). 19 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  5. ""КРАСНОДАР" ПОПРОЩАЛСЯ С БЕРГОМ, АРИ И КАМБОЛОВЫМ" (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 17 May 2021.
  6. "Kush ishte sulmuesi brazilian që kërkoi ta përfaqësonte Kosovën?!" [Who was the Brazilian striker who wanted to represent Kosovo?!]. IndeksOnline (in Albanian). 18 February 2021.
  7. "Ари: "Мне приятно забивать "Спартаку"" [Ari: "I am pleased to score against Spartak"]. Match TV (in Russian). 14 July 2017.
  8. "Футболист "Краснодара" Ари получил гражданство РФ" [The footballer of "Krasnodar" Ari received Russian citizenship] (in Russian). TASS. 26 July 2018.
  9. "Ари вызван в сборную России" [Ari called up to the Russian national team] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 12 November 2018.
  10. "Потерпели поражение от Германии" [Defeated by Germany] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 16 November 2018.
  11. "Russian striker Pavel Pogrebnyak's comment on black players 'smells of racism'". BBC Sport. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  12. "Ari". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  13. "Ari » Club matches". Worldfootball. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  14. "Ari Da Silva Ferreira". svenskfotboll.se (in Swedish). Svenskfotboll. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
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