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Genílson (footballer, born 1990)

For other people named Genilson, see Genilson (disambiguation).

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

Genílson Ventura Mendes de Oliveira (born 27 October 1990), simply known as Genílson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Santa Cruz.

Career

Born in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Genílson began his career in the youth sectors of Tigres do Brasil, arriving in 2010 at Vasco da Gama. As a professional, he debuted on loan at Duque de Caxias FC, and later played for Potiguar de Mossoró, where he was state champion in 2013. In March 2014, Genílson was traded to Fortaleza EC, where he remained until 2015 and again won a state title.[1]

After more discreet spells at Sampaio Corrêa and Guarani, he arrived at Santa Cruz in 2018, and later at EC Juventude, where he became known as the "King of Access", as he was twice promoted from division in the Brazilian Championship.[2][3] In 2021, he competed in the Campeonato Paulista Série A2 with São Bernardo FC as champion, and in the second half of the year, he played for Criciúma EC.[4][5]

Genílson played in the 2022 season for Paysandu, winning the Copa Verde that year, and remained until June 2023, when his contract was terminated,[6] playing for ABC for the remainder of the season.[7] In 2024, he was hired by Figueirense, where, due to his strong leadership and experience, became the captain of the team.[8][9][10][11]

For the 2025 season, Genílson signed with Santa Cruz.[12]

Honours

Potiguar de Mossoró
Fortaleza
São Bernardo FC
Paysandu

References

  1. ^ "Fortaleza oficializa contratação de Genilson, ex-zagueiro do Potiguar-RN". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 7 March 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Santa contrata zagueiro Genílson, ex-Guarani, e chega perto de limite de reforços". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 28 December 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Após deixar o Juventude, Genilson recebe sondagens de dentro e fora do Brasil". Lance! (in Portuguese). 15 March 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  4. ^ "'Rei do acesso', Genilson celebra vaga do São Bernardo FC na elite do Paulistão". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 29 May 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Tigre contrata o zagueiro Genilson". Criciúma EC (in Portuguese). 5 June 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Genílson se despede do Paysandu e dispara sobre saída: "Fui pego de surpresa com a notícia"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 12 June 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  7. ^ "ABC confirma rescisão do zagueiro Genilson". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 17 November 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Figueirense contrata o zagueiro Genílson". Figueirense FC (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Zagueiro Genílson revela motivos para fechar com o Figueirense". NSC Total (in Portuguese). 14 December 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Capitão do Figueirense, Genilson cobra mais efetividade no ataque: "Temos sofrido com isso"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 22 February 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Genilson diz que "qualidade aumentou" no Figueirense após chegada de reforços". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 2 April 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Executivo confirma negociação com zagueiro Genilson, que defendeu o Santa Cruz em 2018". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.