Nathan Silva

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ananias and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Nathanael Ananias da Silva (born 6 May 1997), known as Nathan Silva or simply Nathan, is a Brazilian professional soccer player who plays for Liga MX club UNAM. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.

Nathan Silva

Personal information
Full name	Nathanael Ananias da Silva
Date of birth	(1997-05-06) 6 May 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Oliveira, Brazil
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	UNAM
Number	6
Youth career
2011–2017	Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2023	Atlético Mineiro	70	(3)
2018–2019	→ Ponte Preta (loan)	49	(2)
2019	→ Atlético Goianiense (loan)	16	(0)
2020–2021	→ Coritiba (loan)	27	(1)
2021	→ Atlético Goianiense (loan)	12	(1)
2023–	UNAM	65	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:55, 8 December 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Oliveira, Minas Gerais, Nathan joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. After taking part of the 2017 Florida Cup with the main squad, he made his professional debut on 9 April 2017 by coming on as a first-half substitute for Jesiel in a 1–2 Campeonato Mineiro away loss against Caldense.^[1]

On 20 February 2018, Nathan extended his contract until the end of 2021 and was loaned to Ponte Preta, initially until the end of the year.^[2] He then became a regular starter for the side, and scored his first goal on 8 August by netting the opener in a 4–0 away routing of Paysandu.

On 26 June 2019, after falling down the pecking order, Nathan cut short his loan deal,^[3] and joined Atlético Goianiense also in a temporary deal on 4 July.^[4] On 15 January 2020, after helping Dragão to achieve promotion to the Série A, he signed for Coritiba, also newly promoted, on loan for one year.^[5]

On 27 February 2021, Nathan rejoined Atlético Goianiense on another year-long loan.^[6] His performances prompted Atlético Mineiro manager Cuca to request his recall on 2 July.^[7] Back at his parent club, Nathan immediately established himself in the starting lineup, forming with Junior Alonso the defensive duo of the 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A winning team.

On 20 June 2023, Atlético Mineiro announced that they had reached an agreement with Mexican club UNAM for the transfer of Nathan, with the deal being reportedly worth US$4 million.^[8][9]

Personal life

Nathan's older brother Werley is also a footballer and a centre back. He too was groomed at Atlético.^[2]

Career statistics

As of 20 June 2023.^[10]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Atlético Mineiro	2017	Série A	0	0	1	0	0	0	—		—		1	0
	2021		28	3	—		—		6[a]	0	—		34	3
	2022		22	0	8	0	2	0	9[a]	0	1[b]	0	42	0
	2023		4	0	7	0	2	0	5[a]	0	—		18	0
	Total		54	3	16	0	4	0	20	0	1	0	95	3
Ponte Preta (loan)	2018	Série B	29	1	6	0	4	0	—		—		39	1
	2019		2	0	12	1	1	0	—		—		15	1
	Total		31	1	18	1	5	0	—		—		54	2
Atlético Goianiense (loan)	2019	Série B	16	0	—		—		—		—		16	0
Coritiba (loan)	2020	Série A	19	1	8	0	0	0	—		—		27	1
Atlético Goianiense (loan)	2021	Série A	6	1	6	0	4	0	6[c]	0	—		22	1
UNAM	2022–23	Liga MX	0	0	—		—		—		—		0	0
Career total			126	6	48	1	13	0	26	0	1	0	215	7

1. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
2. Appearance in Supercopa do Brasil
3. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2021
• Supercopa do Brasil: 2022
• Campeonato Mineiro: 2017, 2022, 2023