Elias
Elias playing for Corinthians in 2010
Personal information
Full name Elias Mendes Trindade
Date of birth (1985-05-16) 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)

Elias Mendes Trindade (born 16 May 1985), known simply as Elias, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Career

Early career

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Club

As of 1 September 2020[34]
Club Season League State League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Palmeiras B 2005 Paulista A3 —00———8[lower-alpha 1]080
Capibaribe 2006 Série B 002000———20
São Bento 2007[35] Paulista —134————134
Juventus-SP 2007[36] Série C 60————18[lower-alpha 1]3243
Ponte Preta 2008[37] Série B 00205————205
Corinthians 2008 Série B 303—10———313
2009 Série A 31321470———597
2010 337153——8[lower-alpha 2]3—5613
Total 941336780—83—14623
Atlético Madrid 2010–11 La Liga 152—10———162
2011–12 00—00—2[lower-alpha 3]2—22
Total 152—10—22—184
Sporting CP 2011–12 Primeira Liga 252—5130——333
2012–13 90—00105[lower-alpha 3]1—151
Total 342—514051—484
Flamengo (loan) 2013 Série A 304121135———5510
Corinthians 2014 Série A 243—51———294
2015 2457010—10[lower-alpha 2]4—429
2016 10160——5[lower-alpha 2]2—213
Total 58913061—156—9216
Sporting CP 2016–17 Primeira Liga 81—20312[lower-alpha 4]0—152
Atlético Mineiro 2017 Série A 31412341—8[lower-alpha 2]23[lower-alpha 5]15811
2018 33513350—2[lower-alpha 6]0—538
2019 2518340—16[lower-alpha 7]2—536
Total 8910339131—2643116425
Career total 334411292648871581629460596
  1. 1 2 Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  3. 1 2 Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ↑ Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  5. ↑ Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga
  6. ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  7. ↑ Nine appearances in Copa Sudamericana, seven appearances and two goals in Copa Sudamericana

International

As of 12 June 2016[38]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Brazil
201030
201190
201210
201440
2015100
201680
Total350

Honours

Club

Juventus

Corinthians

Flamengo

Atlético Mineiro

International

Brazil

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Não vem mais" [He does not come anymore] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 21 December 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "Marco Antônio" (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 22 December 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "Recuperação" [Recovery] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 14 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  4. ↑ "Pernambucano" (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 15 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "Dispensas" [Released players] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NáuticoNET. 20 January 2006. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "Corinthians confirma contratação de Elias" [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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ "El Atlético se las arregla sin el Kun" [Atlético manage to work without Kun] (in Spanish). Marca. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  16. ↑ "Un punto, y gracias" [One point, and thanks] (in Spanish). Marca. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  17. ↑ Sporting CP (30 August 2011). "Comunicato" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ Sporting CP (15 September 2011). "Comunicato" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ "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.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ "Corinthians anuncia a contratação de Elias" [Corinthians announce the signing of Elias]. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  24. ↑ Sporting CP (7 April 2014). "Comunicado" [Announcement] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ "Sporting SAD statement: Elias". 31 August 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  27. ↑ "Elias é do Galo" [Elias is of Galo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  28. ↑ "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.
  29. ↑ "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.
  30. ↑ "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.
  31. ↑ "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.
  32. ↑ "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.
  33. ↑ "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.
  34. ↑ Elias at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  35. ↑ "Artilharia – Paulista - A1 - Profissional – 2007" [Top scorer – Paulista - A1 - Profissional – 2007] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  36. ↑ "Histórico 2007" [2007 History] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Juventus. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  37. ↑ "Paulistão 2008 – Série A1" (in Brazilian Portuguese). PontePreta.net. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  38. ↑ "Elias". National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  39. ↑ "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  40. ↑ "Seleção do Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2013" [Best eleven of 2013 Brazilian League] (in Portuguese). CBF. 9 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  41. ↑ "Vencedores do Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão 2015" (in Portuguese). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  42. ↑ "Confira a seleção de craques premiada pelo Troféu Mesa Redonda - Gazeta Esportiva". www.gazetaesportiva.com. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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