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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Souza and the second or paternal family name is Conceição.
Talisca
Talisca with Beşiktaş in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-02-01) 1 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Feira de Santana, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, forward
Team information
Current team
 Fenerbahçe
Number 94
Youth career
2007 Vasco da Gama
2009–2013 Bahia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Bahia 60 (11)
2014–2018 Benfica 53 (12)
2016–2018 → Beşiktaş (loan) 55 (27)
2018 → Guangzhou Evergrande (loan) 18 (16)
2018–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande 35 (17)
2021–2025 Al-Nassr 78 (62)
2025– Fenerbahçe 0 (0)
International career
2013 Brazil U20 2 (0)
2014–2015 Brazil U23 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 November 2024

Anderson Souza Conceição (born 1 February 1994), known as Anderson Talisca or simply Talisca, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and forward for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.

Club career

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Bahia

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A youth graduate from Bahia, where he arrived in 2009, Talisca made his professional debut against Corinthians on 7 July 2013, and scored his first goal in the next match against São Paulo.[1][2]

Benfica

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On 5 July 2014, after his debut season, Talisca moved to Portuguese champion Benfica for a €4.75 million fee (agent fee included), the highest paid for a Bahia player.[3][4][5] On 18 July 2014, he scored his first goal for Benfica on his debut in their Taça de Honra semi-final win against Estoril.[6] On 12 September, he scored a hat-trick in an away victory against Vitória de Setúbal.[7] On 27 September, he scored two goals in a row against Estoril in an away win (3–2) and became the Primeira Liga"s top goalscorer with five goals.[8] On 5 October, he scored his sixth goal in Portuguese league and maintained the top scorer lead.[9] On 31 October, he scored his eighth and fourth consecutive goal in Primeira Liga, in a home win against Rio Ave (1–0), keeping the top scorer lead.

On 4 November 2014, he scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League, the only goal of the game to defeat Monaco in the group stage. He described scoring the 82nd-minute goal as the "best feeling" in his life.[10] On 26 January 2016, he netted a hat-trick in a 6–1 win at Moreirense in the Taça da Liga.[11]

In the 2015–16 season, Talisca scored Benfica"s winning goal in a 2–1 away victory against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the second leg of UEFA Champions League"s round of 16, to make the aggregate score 3–1.[12][13] On 8 May, he sealed the 2–0 away win at Marítimo in the league with a direct free kick.[14]

Beşiktaş (loan)

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On 24 August 2016, Talisca joined Turkish club Beşiktaş on a 1+1-year loan deal[15][16][17] for a €2 million fee for the first season. Talisca signed a contract worth €1.5 million in the first season plus bonuses.[15] On 13 September, on his return to the Estádio da Luz in a Champions League group game, he scored an added-time free kick to ensure a 1–1 draw.[18]

Guangzhou

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On 8 June 2018, Talisca was loaned out to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao for a half year, with the transfer costing €5.8 million.[19][20] He made his debut for Guangzhou Evergrande as a starter and scored a hat-trick, including a direct free kick, to help his team win 4–0 over Guizhou Hengfeng in the league on 18 July.[21] On 29 July 2018, he scored two goals in his second appearance for Guangzhou in a 5–0 home win over Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.[22]

On 26 October 2018, Benfica announced that Talisca had moved permanently to the Chinese club for a transfer fee of €19.2 million.[19]

Al-Nassr

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On 17 May 2021, Talisca joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr for a reported transfer fee of $9.5 million.[23] On 16 December 2022, he scored a hat-trick for the club, helping his side to a 4–1 away league victory against Al-Raed.[24]

On 7 April 2023, Talisca signed a new three-year contract to keep him at Al-Nassr until 2026.[25]

On 7 November 2023, he scored a hat-trick for his club against Al-Duhail[26] and won in a group match of the 2023–24 AFC Champions League,[27] Becoming the first player to score a hat-trick for the club in the Champions League.

He is nicknamed Abu-Souza by the club fans.[28]

Fenerbahçe

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On 27 January 2025, Fenerbahçe announced they had reached an agreement with Al-Nassr for the transfer of Talisca.[29]

International career

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On 11 November 2014, Talisca was called up by Dunga to the Brazil national team to replace Lucas Moura in the international fixtures against Turkey and Austria.[30]

He was called again by coach Tite in March 2018 to take part in the away friendly fixtures against Russia and Germany,[31] but he did not play in either match.[32] [33]

Style of play

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He has been nicknamed "Yaya Talisca" in reference to Ivorian midfielder Yaya Touré, but bases his game on that of his compatriot Neymar.[34] He has also been compared to fellow Brazilian Rivaldo.[35]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 January 2025[36][37]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bahia 2013 Série A 21 2 1 0 — 3[c] 0 13[d] 1 38 3
2014 Série A 9 2 4 0 — — 17[d] 6 30 8
Total 30 4 5 0 — 3 0 30 7 68 11
Benfica 2014–15 Primeira Liga 32 9 2 0 3 1 6[e] 1 1[f] 0 44 11
2015–16 Primeira Liga 21 3 1 0 5 4 5[e] 2 1[f] 0 33 9
Total 53 12 3 0 8 5 11 3 2 0 77 20
Beşiktaş (loan) 2016–17 Süper Lig 22 13 2 1 — 9[g] 3 0 0 33 17
2017–18 Süper Lig 33 14 6 2 — 8[e] 4 0 0 47 20
Total 55 27 8 3 — 16 8 0 0 80 37
Guangzhou Evergrande (loan) 2018 Chinese Super League 18 16 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 18 16
Guangzhou Evergrande 2019 Chinese Super League 18 11 1 0 — 8[h] 5 — 27 16
2020 Chinese Super League 17 6 0 0 — 3[h] 1 — 20 7
Total 53 33 1 0 — 11 6 — 65 39
Al-Nassr 2021–22 Saudi Pro League 28 20 2 1 — 3[h] 1 — 33 22
2022–23 Saudi Pro League 23 20 3 0 — — 1[i] 1 27 21
2023–24 Saudi Pro League 17 16 2 1 — 6[h] 8 6[j] 1 31 26
2024–25 Saudi Pro League 10 6 2 0 — 5[h] 2 2[i] 0 19 8
Total 78 62 9 2 — 14 11 9 2 110 77
Fenerbahçe 2024–25 Süper Lig 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 269 138 26 5 8 5 55 28 41 9 400 185
  1. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Taça de Portugal, Turkish Cup, Chinese FA Cup, King"s Cup
  2. ^ Includes Taça da Liga
  3. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  4. ^ a b Appearances in Campeonato Baiano
  5. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  6. ^ a b Appearance in Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
  7. ^ Three appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League
  8. ^ a b c d e Appearances in AFC Champions League
  9. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Saudi Super Cup
  10. ^ Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup

Honours

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Bahia[36]

Benfica[36][38]

Beşiktaş

Guangzhou Evergrande

Al-Nassr

Brazil U20[36]

Individual

References

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  2. ^ "Bahia vence no Morumbi e aumenta pressão sobre o São Paulo". globoesporte.com.br. 10 July 2013. Archived from the original on 15 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Até Breve". Esporte Clube Bahia official website. 5 July 2014. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Talisca leads Benfica arrivals". UEFA. 8 July 2014. Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Relatório e Contas Consolidado e Individual 2014/2015" [2014–15 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements] (PDF) (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 2 November 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Benfica 1–0 Estoril Praia". Zerozero. 18 July 2014. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
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  9. ^ "Benfica – Arouca (Jornada 7 Primeira Liga 2014–2015) – Liga Portugal". Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  10. ^ Crossan, David (5 November 2014). "Benfica"s Talisca basks in "best feeling"". UEFA. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  11. ^ Dias, Francisco (26 January 2016). "Moreirense x Benfica: samba de Talisca e tango de Gaitán acertam o passo para as meias-finais" [Moreirense x Benfica: Talisca"s samba and Gaitán"s tango take Benfica to the semi-finals] (in Portuguese). VAVEL. Archived from the original on 2 August 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  12. ^ "Zenit St Petersburg 1-2 Benfica (1-3 agg)". BBC Sport. 9 March 2016. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  13. ^ van Poortvliet, Richard (9 March 2016). "Benfica"s Zenit late show wins quarter-final spot". UEFA. Archived from the original on 20 October 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  14. ^ Godinho, João Paulo (8 May 2016). "Benfica vence e sai líder do Caldeirão" [Benfica win and leaves the Caldeirão as leader]. SAPO Desporto (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  15. ^ a b "Anderson Talisca"nın 1+1 yıllık kiralanması konusunda oyuncunun kendisi ve Benfica Kulübü ile anlaşmaya varılmıştır". Beşiktaş (in Turkish). KAP. 22 August 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  16. ^ "Anderson Talisca joins Beşiktaş!". Beşiktaş. 24 August 2016. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  17. ^ "Dois empréstimos no Futebol" (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 23 August 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  18. ^ "Talisca comes back to haunt Benfica as Beşiktaş snatch draw". UEFA. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original on 10 November 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  19. ^ a b "Comunicado" [Announcement] (PDF). CMVM (in Portuguese). 26 October 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  20. ^ "塔利斯卡正式加盟广州队". Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C. 8 June 2018. Archived from the original on 3 May 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  21. ^ "4年后天体终于再迎新王！首秀戴帽造4球南塔神扬名". Sina. 18 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  22. ^ "广州塔到底多高?2场5球平恒大队史 一数据前无古人". Sina. 29 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  23. ^ English, A. S. (17 May 2021). "Al Nassr sign Guangzhou"s Talisca". Diario AS. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  24. ^ "تاليسكا.. الهاتريك الأول بعد حمد الله". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  25. ^ "Brazilian attacking midfielder Talisca renews contract with Al-Nassr". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  26. ^ "Al Nassr 4-3 Al Duhail (Oct 24, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  27. ^ "Al Nassr Beat Al-Duhail Without Rested Cristiano Ronaldo Thanks To Terrific Talisca Hat-Trick". Fannation Futbol. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  28. ^ Al-Nassr (24 May 2023). "With 41 goals ⚽️Talisca now is the most Brazilian player to score for @alnassr 🌟". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  29. ^ "Transfer Bilgilendirme - Fenerbahçe SK". www.fenerbahce.org (in Turkish). Retrieved 27 January 2025.
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  33. ^ "Brazil 3-0 Russia (Mar 23, 2018) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
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  35. ^ ""Talisca more like Rivaldo than Yaya Toure"". Goal.com. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  36. ^ a b c d Talisca at Soccerway Edit this at Wikidata
  37. ^ Talisca at ForaDeJogo (archived) Edit this at Wikidata
  38. ^ Cunha, Pedro Jorge (17 May 2015). "Benfica bicampeão: 28 com as faixas e dois à espera" [Benfica back-to-back champion: 28 with the sashes and two await] (in Portuguese). Maisfutebol. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  39. ^ Talisca é o melhor de Agosto e Setembro na I Liga
  40. ^ "Players". Liga Portugal. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  41. ^ Oyebola, Mike (15 July 2022). "Ighalo makes Saudi Pro League Team of the Season". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
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