Lithierry Silva
Emirati footballer
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Lithierry da Silva Neves (Arabic: ليذييري سيلفا; born 14 May 2001), simply known as Litherry, is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for UAE Pro League club Ajman. Born in Brazil, he plays for the United Arab Emirates national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lithierry da Silva Neves | ||
| Date of birth | 14 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Leme, Brazil[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ajman | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lemense | |||
| 2018–2019 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2024 | Emirates Club | 103 | (39) |
| 2024– | Ajman | 27 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2025– | United Arab Emirates | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 June 2025 | |||
Professional career
Lithierry Silva is a product of the youth academy of the Brazilian clubs Lemense and Corinthians.[2] In 2019, he moved to the Emirati club Emirates Club where he signed his first professional contract. In 2024 he transferred to Ajman Club.[1] He was nominated for the "Best U23 player" for the 2024–25 season in the UAE Pro League.[3]
International career
Born in Brazil, Lithierry Silva emigrated to the United Arab Emirates and was naturalized as an Emirati citizen in June 2025.[4] He debuted with the United Arab Emirates national team in a 1–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tie with Kyrgyzstan on 10 June 2025.[5]