Kaio César

Kaio César Andrade Lima (born 15 February 2004), known as Kaio César or just Kaio, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Coritiba.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Andrade and the second or paternal family name is Lima.
Kaio César
Personal information
Full name Kaio César Andrade Lima
Date of birth (2004-02-15) 15 February 2004
Place of birth Maceió, Brazil
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Coritiba
Number 37
Youth career
2018–2022 Coritiba
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Coritiba 11 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:32, 2 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Maceió, Alagoas, Kaio joined Coritiba's youth setup in 2018, aged 14.[1] On 15 December 2022, he renewed his contract with the club until 2024, being promoted to the first team for the 2023 season.[2]

Kaio made his professional debut on 18 January 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Alef Manga in a 3–0 Campeonato Paranaense away win over Foz do Iguaçu.[3] Eleven days later, in his first match as a starter, he scored his side's second in a 2–2 home draw against Azuriz.[4]

On 8 February 2023, Coritiba announced the renewal of Kaio's contract until 2026.[5]

Career statistics
As of 2 May 2023[6]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Coritiba 2023 Série A 308241——153
Career total 3082410000153

    References
    1. "Perfil Piá do Couto - Kaio César" [Piá do Couto profile - Kaio César] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba FBC. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    2. "Promessa da base, Kaio César renova com o Coritiba e ganha espaço no elenco principal" [Youth prospect, Kaio César renews with Coritiba and gets a place in the first team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    3. "Promessa da base, Kaio Cesár celebra estreia pelo Coritiba: "Início de uma grande carreira"" [Youth prospect, Kaio César celebrates debut for Coritiba: "The start of a great career"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    4. "Kaio César marca primeiro gol pelo Coritiba e mostra personalidade em estreia como titular: "Sonhei com isso"" [Kaio César scores first goal for Coritiba and shows personality in his debut as a starter: "I have dreamed with this"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    5. "Coritiba anuncia renovação de Kaio Cesár até 2026 e com multa milionária" [Coritiba announce the renewal of Kaio César until 2026 and with a millionaire release clause] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
    6. Kaio César at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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