Sávio (footballer, born 2004)

Sávio Moreira de Oliveira (born 10 April 2004), known as Sávio or Savinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Girona, on loan from French Ligue 2 club Troyes.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Moreira and the second or paternal family name is de Oliveira.

Sávio
Personal information
Full name Sávio Moreira de Oliveira
Date of birth (2004-04-10) 10 April 2004
Place of birth São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Girona
(on loan from Troyes)
Number 16
Youth career
2018–2021 Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Atlético Mineiro 29 (2)
2022– Troyes 0 (0)
2022–2023 → PSV (loan) 6 (0)
2023– → Girona (loan) 10 (3)
International career
2019 Brazil U15 6 (4)
2021 Brazil U17 2 (1)
2021– Brazil U20 3 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
South American U-20 Championship
Winner2023 Colombia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2023

Club career

Early career

Born in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Sávio joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in 2018. He signed his first professional contract on 18 June 2020, agreeing to a three-year deal with a release clause of €60 million.[2]

Atlético Mineiro

On 19 September 2020, Sávio made his professional debut for Atlético, playing in the final ten minutes of the team's 4–3 away win over Atlético Goianiense in the Série A.[3] On 19 May 2022, he scored his first goal as a professional, the last in a 3–1 Copa Libertadores home win over Independiente del Valle.[4]

Troyes

On 30 June 2022, Atlético announced an agreement with the City Football Group for the transfer of Sávio, set at €6.5 million, with another €6 million in variables. He was initially assigned to Troyes.[5]

Loan to PSV

On 22 July 2022, Sávio joined PSV on loan for the 2022–23 season.[6]

Loan to Girona

On 13 July 2023, Sávio moved to La Liga side Girona on loan for the 2023–24 campaign.[7]

International career

Sávio was a member of the Brazil U15s winning team at the 2019 South American U-15 Championship, scoring four goals.

Career statistics
As of 23 September 2023[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Mineiro 2020 Série A 80———80
2021 Série A 4020007[lower-alpha 1]0130
2022 Série A 81202[lower-alpha 2]12[lower-alpha 1]0142
Total 201402190352
PSV 2022–23 Eredivisie 60002[lower-alpha 3]00080
Jong PSV 2022–23 Eerste Divisie 92———92
Girona 2023–24 La Liga 6200——62
Career total 415404190586
  1. Appearance(s) in Campeonato Mineiro
  2. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  3. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

PSV

Brazil U15

References
  1. "SÁVIO: Summary". soccerway. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  2. "Conheça Savinho: joia de 16 anos do Atlético-MG tem contrato com multa de R$ 361 milhões" [Meet Savinho: Atlético-MG's 16-year-old prospect signs deal with a R$ 361 million termination clause] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. "Com hat-trick de Keno, Atlético-MG vira contra o Atlético-GO e assume a liderança" [With a hat-trick from Keno, Atlético-MG turns the score and leads the league] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  4. "Após golaço, Savinho se torna o jogador mais jovem a marcar na Libertadores pelo Atlético-MG" [With a beautiful goal, Savinho becomes the youngest player to score for Atlético-MG in the Libertadores] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  5. "Atlético-MG anuncia venda de Savinho ao Grupo City; reforço do PSV, atacante se despede do elenco" [Atlético-MG announce sale of Savinho to the City Group; a PSV signing, forward bids farewell to the squad] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  6. "Definitief | Sávio is speler van PSV". www.psv.nl (in Dutch). 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  7. "El brasiler Sávio reforçarà l'atac del Girona FC" [The Brazilian Sávio will bolster the attack of Girona FC] (in Catalan). Girona FC. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  8. Sávio at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  9. "PSV wint na strafschoppen van Ajax in bekerfinale vol irritaties en opstootjes" [PSV beats Ajax after penalty kicks in cup final full off irritations and fights] (in Dutch). 30 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  10. "Ajax - PSV". PSV.nl. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
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