Kaiky Marques Naves (born 8 May 2002), known as Kaiky Naves or just Naves, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Palmeiras as either a central defender or a defensive midfielder.

Kaiky Naves
Personal information
Full name Kaiky Marques Naves
Date of birth (2002-05-08) 8 May 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Santos, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre back, defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Palmeiras
Number 45
Youth career
2010–2015 Santos
2016–2017 Portuguesa Santista
2017–2022 Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Palmeiras 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:36, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in Santos, São Paulo, Naves began his career with hometown side Santos, initially as a part of the futsal youth sides. He was released by the club in 2015, and spent a period at Portuguesa Santista before joining Palmeiras' youth setup in October 2017.[1]

On 4 July 2019, Naves signed his first professional contract with the club, until 2022.[2] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 6 December 2021, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Athletico Paranaense, as most of the first team squad was already on vacation.[3]

On 9 May 2022, Naves renewed his contract with Verdão until 2025.[4]

Career statistics

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As of 23 May 2022.[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Palmeiras 2021 Série A 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

Honours

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Palmeiras

References

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  1. ^ "Copinha: Titular do Palmeiras foi dispensado do Santos "sem justificativa"" [Copinha: Starter of Palmeiras was released by Santos "without justification"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Campeão mundial sub-17 assina contrato profissional com Palmeiras" [Under-17 world champion signs professional contract with Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Naves celebra estreia entre os profissionais do Palmeiras: 'Sonho realizado'" [Naves celebrates debut in the first team of Palmeiras: 'Dream come true'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Palmeiras renova contratos de Naves e Fabinho, do time sub-20" [Palmeiras renew contracts of Naves and Fabinho, from the under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  5. ^ Kaiky Naves at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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