Kaio César
Brazilian footballer
Kaio César Andrade Lima (born 15 February 2004), known as Kaio César or just Kaio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Corinthians, on loan from Al-Hilal.
Club career
Coritiba
Born in Maceió, Alagoas, Kaio joined Coritiba's youth setup in 2018, aged 14. On 15 December 2022, he renewed his contract with the club until 2024, being promoted to the first team for the 2023 season.
Kaio made his professional debut on 18 January 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Alef Manga in a 3–0 Campeonato Paranaense away win over Foz do Iguaçu. Eleven days later, in his first match as a starter, he scored his side's second in a 2–2 home draw against Azuriz.
On 8 February 2023, Coritiba announced the renewal of Kaio's contract until 2026.
Vitória de Guimarães
On 31 January 2024, Kaio joined Portuguese Primeira Liga club Vitória de Guimarães on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season, with an optional buy-clause, reported to be around €1.5 million. On 27 June, his loan was extended for a further year.
On 7 January 2025, Kaio agreed to a permanent four-year deal with Vitória.
Al-Hilal
On 21 January 2025, Saudi club Al-Hilal announced the signing of Kaio on a three-and-a-half-year contract for a reported fee of €10 million, following Vitória's activation of the buyout clause.
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