Elias (footballer, born 1985)
Elias Mendes Trindade (born 16 May 1985), known simply as Elias, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.
| Elias playing for Corinthians in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elias Mendes Trindade | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2005 | Palmeiras | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005 | Palmeiras B | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | Náutico | 2 | (0) |
| 2007 | São Bento | 13 | (4) |
| 2007 | Juventus-SP | 6 | (0) |
| 2008 | Ponte Preta | 20 | (5) |
| 2008–2010 | Corinthians | 130 | (20) |
| 2011 | Atlético Madrid | 15 | (2) |
| 2011–2014 | Sporting CP | 34 | (2) |
| 2013 | → Flamengo (loan) | 42 | (5) |
| 2014–2016 | Corinthians | 71 | (9) |
| 2016–2017 | Sporting CP | 8 | (1) |
| 2017–2019 | Atlético Mineiro | 122 | (19) |
| 2020 | Bahia | 16 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2016 | Brazil | 35 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 January 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:56, 16 May 2016 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
Born in São Paulo, Elias was a Palmeiras youth graduate, and played as a forward at the club. In December 2005, after a short stint at Verdão's B-team, he signed for Náutico.[1][2]
Elias made his debut for Timbu on 15 January 2006, starting in a 1–0 Campeonato Pernambucano away loss against Serrano.[3][4] On 20 January, after just one further match, he was released.[5]
Elias spent the rest of the 2006 season playing for amateur sides Leões da Geolândia and Estrela Vermelha,[6] and subsequently joined São Bento for the 2007 season, where he moved back to a midfielder role and impressed for the club.[7] In that year he also represented Juventus-SP, scoring one of the goals in the club's 2–3 loss against Linense in the second leg of the Copa Paulista Finals, which his side won after a 4–4 aggregate result.[8]
On 4 December 2007, Elias agreed to a contract with Ponte Preta in the Série B.[9] He made his debut for the club the following 16 January by starting and scoring his team's third in a 4–2 home win against Ituano, and was a regular starter in the 2008 Campeonato Paulista which his side reached the Finals.
Corinthians edit
On 8 May 2008, Elias signed a contract with fellow second division side Corinthians until December 2011.[10] An immediate starter, he helped the club return to Série A in his first season, and was a key unit in the club's 2009 Campeonato Paulista winning campaign.[11]
Elias made his top tier debut on 6 August 2009, starting in a 1–0 loss at his former club Náutico.[12] He scored his first goal in the category on 27 August, netting his team's second in a 2–2 away draw against Grêmio Barueri.[13]
Atlético Madrid edit
On 5 December 2010, Elias confirmed that he would leave Corinthians and join Spanish team Atlético Madrid in January 2011, for a rumoured fee of €7 million.[14] The club confirmed the transfer on 16 December, and made his debut abroad on 17 January, starting in a 3–0 home win against RCD Mallorca.[15]
Elias scored his first goal abroad on 2 March 2011, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 draw at Getafe CF.[16]
Sporting CP edit
On 29 August 2011, after being deemed surplus to requirements at Atleti, Elias moved to Sporting CP on a five-year contract. The club paid a fee of €8.85 million,[17] making this the highest paid transfer in SCP history at the time.[18] On 15 September, Sporting sold 50% economic rights of Elias for €3.85 million to Quality Sports Investments.[19]
On his debut, on 10 September 2011, Elias scored a goal against F.C. Paços de Ferreira, on a win (2–3) of Sporting. At the 76th minute, Sporting was losing by 2–0, but with the goals by Marat Izmailov, Elias and Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sporting won and began a series of victories in the league, earning him the nickname of "The Prophet" amidst Sporting fans. He scored again on 18 December, in a 1–1 draw against Académica, being subsequently sent off in that match.
Flamengo (loan) edit
On 10 January 2013, Elias joined Brazilian side Flamengo on loan for the season.[20] He made his debut on 27 January by replacing Renato Abreu in a 1–0 home win against Volta Redonda,[21] and scored his first goal on 14 March in a 3–2 home loss against Resende.
Elias was a regular starter during his loan spell, with Flamengo attempting to keep the midfielder for the 2014 campaign,[22] but the move did not materialize.
Return to Corinthians edit
On 7 April 2014, and after two months of negotiations, Elias returned to Corinthians, who paid €4 million for 50% of his economic rights.[23][24] He was presented on 10 April,[25] and signed a contract until December 2017.
A regular starter upon arriving, Elias subsequently lost his undisputed status but still appeared regularly.
Sporting CP return edit
On 31 August 2016, Elias returned to Portugal and Sporting, signing a two-year contract, with a buyout clause of €60 million.[26] However, he was sparingly used by the Lions, scoring twice in 13 appearances overall.
Atlético Mineiro edit
On 27 January 2017, Atlético Mineiro announced the signing of Elias.[27] He featured regularly for the side during his spell, but was released on 7 January 2020, one month earlier than the expiry of his contract.[28]
International career edit
On 23 September 2010, Elias was first called up to the Brazil national team by coach Mano Menezes.[29] He made his full international debut on 7 October, replacing Philippe Coutinho in a 3–0 win over Iran.[30]
Elias was also included in Mano's 23-man list for the 2011 Copa América,[31] while also featuring in Dunga's list for the 2015 Copa América[32] and in the Copa América Centenario.[33]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of 1 September 2020[34]
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Palmeiras B | 2005 | Paulista A3 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 8[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Capibaribe | 2006 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| São Bento | 2007[35] | Paulista | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | |||||
| Juventus-SP | 2007[36] | Série C | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 18[a] | 3 | 24 | 3 | ||||
| Ponte Preta | 2008[37] | Série B | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 5 | ||||
| Corinthians | 2008 | Série B | 30 | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 3 | ||||
| 2009 | Série A | 31 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 59 | 7 | ||||
| 2010 | 33 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 8[b] | 3 | — | 56 | 13 | |||||
| Total | 94 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 0 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 146 | 23 | ||||
| Atlético Madrid | 2010–11 | La Liga | 15 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | ||||
| 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 15 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 18 | 4 | |||||
| Sporting CP | 2011–12 | Primeira Liga | 25 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 3 | |||
| 2012–13 | 9 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[c] | 1 | — | 15 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 34 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 48 | 4 | ||||
| Flamengo (loan) | 2013 | Série A | 30 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | 55 | 10 | |||
| Corinthians | 2014 | Série A | 24 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 29 | 4 | ||||
| 2015 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10[b] | 4 | — | 42 | 9 | ||||
| 2016 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 5[b] | 2 | — | 21 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 58 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 15 | 6 | — | 92 | 16 | ||||
| Sporting CP | 2016–17 | Primeira Liga | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2[d] | 0 | — | 15 | 2 | ||
| Atlético Mineiro | 2017 | Série A | 31 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 8[b] | 2 | 3[e] | 1 | 58 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 33 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 2[f] | 0 | — | 53 | 8 | ||||
| 2019 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 16[g] | 2 | — | 53 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 89 | 10 | 33 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 164 | 25 | |||
| Career total | 334 | 41 | 129 | 26 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 58 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 605 | 96 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
- ^ Nine appearances in Copa Sudamericana, seven appearances and two goals in Copa Sudamericana
International edit
- As of 12 June 2016[38]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | |||
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 35 | 0 | |
Honours edit
Club edit
Juventus
- Copa Paulista: 2007
Corinthians
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2008
- Campeonato Paulista: 2009
- Copa do Brasil: 2009
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2015
Flamengo
Atlético Mineiro
International edit
Brazil
Individual edit
References edit
- ^ "Não vem mais" [He does not come anymore] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 21 December 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Marco Antônio" (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 22 December 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Recuperação" [Recovery] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 14 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Pernambucano" (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 15 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Dispensas" [Released players] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 20 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Elias: passado de R$ 150 e muitas carolinas na várzea" [Elias: past of R$ 150 and way too many cream puffs in the amateur sides] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Reserva na várzea, Elias era "apenas mais um" nos Leões" [Substitute in the amateur leagues, Elias was "just another one" at Leões]. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Linense vence, mas Juventus é campeão da Copa FPF" [Linense win, but Juventus is the champion of Copa FPF] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 25 November 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Ponte acerta com meia Elias e descarta Paulo Isidoro" [Ponte sign midfielder Elias and discard Paulo Isidoro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 4 December 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ [Corinthians confirm signing of Elias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). A Tarde. 8 May 2008. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Elias é o craque do Paulistão, diz Ronaldo" [Elias is the best player of Paulistão, says Ronaldo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Com gol de artilheiro, Náutico vence o Corinthians nos Aflitos" [With goal from top scorer, Náutico defeat Corinthians at the Aflitos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Com novo uniforme, 'mistão' do Timão obtém empate com Barueri" [With a new uniform, 'mixed' team of Timão get a draw with Barueri] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "El Atlético cierra el fichaje del brasileño Elías" [Atlético complete the signing of Brazilian Elias] (in Spanish). Marca. 5 December 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "El Atlético se las arregla sin el Kun" [Atlético manage to work without Kun] (in Spanish). Marca. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Un punto, y gracias" [One point, and thanks] (in Spanish). Marca. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ Sporting CP (30 August 2011). [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ^ "Elías: traspasado al Sporting de Portugal por 8,85 millones" [Elias: transferred to Sporting de Portugal for 8.85 million] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ Sporting CP (15 September 2011). [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Flamengo confirma nesta quinta as contratações de Elias e Gabriel" [Flamengo confirm this Thursday the signings of Elias and Gabriel] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Elias faz boa exibição na estreia pelo Flamengo" [Elias plays well in debut for Flamengo] (in Portuguese). Record. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Sonho renovado: Fla prepara terceira proposta para manter Elias" [Renewed dream: Fla prepare third bid to keep Elias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ [Corinthians announce the signing of Elias]. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ Sporting CP (7 April 2014). [Announcement] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "No retorno, Elias diz que é a cara do Corinthians: 'Sou maloqueiro, mano'" [In the return, Elias says he is alike of Corinthians: 'I am from the streets, bro'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Sporting SAD statement: Elias". 31 August 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
- ^ "Elias é do Galo" [Elias is of Galo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- ^ "Fora dos planos do Atlético-MG, volante Elias é liberado de reapresentação na Cidade do Galo" [Surplus to requirements at Atlético-MG, defensive midfielder Elias is released from re-presentation at the Cidade do Galo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Mano deixa Neymar fora da seleção após confusão e chama Elias" [Mano leaves Neymar out of the national team after turmoil and calls up Elias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Em dia de estreias, Seleção Brasileira derrota o Irã com gols de 'veteranos'" [In a day of debuts, Brazilian national team defeat Iran with goals from 'veterans'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Mano inclui Ganso e Pato na lista dos convocados para a Copa América" [Mano includes Ganso and Pato in the call-up list for the Copa América] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Dunga chama Robinho, e lesão tira Oscar da Copa América" [Dunga calls up Robinho, and injury cuts out Oscar from the Copa América] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Dunga convoca Seleção para a Copa América com 7 jogadores olímpicos" [Dunga calls up Seleção for the Copa América with 7 olympic players] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ Elias at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Artilharia – Paulista - A1 - Profissional – 2007" [Top scorer – Paulista - A1 - Profissional – 2007] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Histórico 2007" [2007 History] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Juventus. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ (in Brazilian Portuguese). PontePreta.net. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Elias". National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
- ^ [Best eleven of 2013 Brazilian League] (in Portuguese). CBF. 9 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Vencedores do Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão 2015" (in Portuguese). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "Confira a seleção de craques premiada pelo Troféu Mesa Redonda - Gazeta Esportiva". www.gazetaesportiva.com. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
External links edit
- Elias at BDFutbol
- Elias at National-Football-Teams.com
- at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- at Sambafoot (archived)