Derick (footballer)
Brazilian footballer (born 2002)
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Derick Fernando da Silva (born 16 May 2002), simply known as Derick (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈdɛɾik]), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Bulgarian First League club Arda Kardzhali.
.jpg) Derick with Santos in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derick Fernando da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Santos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arda | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Legionários | ||
| 2012–2013 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 2014 | Sumaré | ||
| 2015–2022 | Santos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Santos | 2 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Pouso Alegre (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Lusitânia | 20 | (2) |
| 2025–2026 | Varzim | 16 | (2) |
| 2026– | Arda | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | Brazil U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018 | Brazil U17 | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 July 2026 | |||
Club career
Born in Santos, São Paulo, Derick joined Santos' youth setup in March 2015, from Sumaré.[1] On 4 October 2018, he signed his first professional contract after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]
On 8 September 2020, as starters Lucas Veríssimo and Luan Peres were suspended and immediate backup Luiz Felipe was injured, Derick was called up to the first team for a Série A match against Atlético Mineiro.[3] He made his professional debut the following day, coming on as a second-half substitute for Madson in the 3–1 success at the Vila Belmiro.[4]
On 27 April 2021, Derick renewed his contract with Santos until March 2026.[5] However, he spent that season and the following two years appearing almost exclusively with the under-20 squad.
On 10 April 2023, Derick was loaned to Série C side Pouso Alegre until the end of the year.[6] Upon returning, he was separated from the first team squad before rescinding his link with Santos on 9 September 2024.[7]
On 29 September 2024, Derick moved abroad for the first time in his career and joined Portuguese side Lusitânia.[8]
On 30 June 2026, he signed a three-year contract with Bulgarian club Arda Kardzhali.[9]
International career
Derick was called up to Brazil under-15s for the 2017 Nike Friendlies,[10] playing in all three matches of the competition. During the 2018 season, he represented the under-17 squad in the Montaigu Tournament[11] and in the Nike Friendlies.[12]