Ari (footballer, born 1985)

Russian footballer

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Ferreira.

Ari

Ari in 2018

Personal information
Full name|  Ariclenes da Silva Ferreira
Date of birth|  (1985-12-11) 11 December 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth|  Fortaleza, Brazil
Height|  1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)|  Striker
Team information

Current team

|  Torpedo Moscow (sports director)
Youth career
|  Estácio de Sá
0000–2002|  Calouros do Ar
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2003–2004|  Avaí FC|  |
2004–2005|  Fortaleza|  3|  (0)
2006–2007|  Kalmar FF|  35|  (18)
2007–2009|  AZ Alkmaar|  55|  (18)
2010–2013|  Spartak Moscow|  89|  (21)
2013–2021|  Krasnodar|  119|  (38)
2017–2018|  → Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)|  17|  (7)
2022–2024|  Atlético Cearense|  62|  (12)
International career
2018|  Russia|  2|  (0)
Managerial career
2022–2024|  Atlético Cearense (president)
2024–|  Torpedo Moscow (sports director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ariclenes da Silva Ferreira (Russian: Арикленес да Силва Феррейра; born 11 December 1985), commonly known as Ari (Brazilian Portuguese: [aˈɾi]), is a professional football official and a former striker. He is the sporting director for Russian club Torpedo Moscow. Born in Brazil, he played for the Russia national team.

He started his professional career in 2005 with his hometown club Fortaleza, and signed for Swedish club Kalmar one year later. After two and a half seasons in AZ Alkmaar, he played in the Russian Premier League for Spartak Moscow, Krasnodar, and Lokomotiv Moscow.

## Club career

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With Spartak Moscow in 2013

Having joined Allsvenskan team Kalmar FF in spring 2006, Ari was the top scorer in the Allsvenskan 2006 with 15 goals,[1] amassing one goal more than compatriot Afonso Alves had the previous season.

On 28 May 2007, Ari signed a five-year contract with AZ for an undisclosed fee.[2][1] At Alkmaar he struggled to force his way into the first team on a regular basis, but he did win the 2008–09 Eredivisie.

In January 2010 Ari was transferred to Spartak Moscow for €3 million.[3] Despite a successful career at the club, he departed amidst a conflict with management.

On 19 August 2013, he signed a three-year contract with FC Krasnodar.[4] He left Krasnodar on 17 May 2021, after being a key player for eight seasons.[5]

## International career

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In 2016, after Kosovo's membership in UEFA and FIFA, Ari was offered a chance to play for the Kosovo national team by their coach, Albert Bunjaki. Coincidentally, he was also an assistant coach at Kalmar, Ari's former club. The offer was rejected by the Football Federation of Kosovo's president, Fadil Vokrri.[6]

In July 2017, Ari confirmed his desire to obtain Russian citizenship and represent the Russia national team at the 2018 World Cup.[7] However, the citizenship process was delayed and he received a Russian passport in July 2018.[8] On 12 November 2018, Ari was called up to the Russian squad for the first time for the friendly matches against Germany and Sweden.[9][10]

## Post-playing career

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On 3 December 2024, Ari was appointed sporting director of Torpedo Moscow.[11]

## Personal life

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As of now, Ari is one of three Brazilians who played for the Russian national team, the others being Guilherme Marinato and Mário Fernandes. He and Guilherme can speak Russian.

After Ari was called up to the Russian national team, Pavel Pogrebnyak said: "I don't see the point of this. I do not understand at all why Ari received a Russian passport. It is laughable when a black player represents the Russian national side".[12] Accused of racism, an investigation was subsequently launched, after which Pogrebnyak was fined and put on probation.

## Career statistics

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As of match played 11 March 2022[13][14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club | Season | League | League | Cup | Continental | Other  | Total

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App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals
Fortaleza | 2006 | Campeonato Brasileiro | 3 | 0 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 3+ | 0+
Kalmar[15] | 2006 | Allsvenskan | 23 | 15 | ? | ? | 3 | 3 | — | 26+ | 18+
2007 | Allsvenskan  | 12 | 3 | ? | ? | ? | ? | — | 12+ | 3+
Total  | 35 | 18 | ? | ? | 3+ | 3+ | 0 | 0 | 38+ | 21+
AZ | 2007–08 | Eredivisie | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 32 | 10
2008–09 | Eredivisie  | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 9
2009–10 | Eredivisie  | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 0
Total  | 55 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 19
Spartak Moscow | 2010 | Russian Premier League | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | 28 | 9
2011–12 | Russian Premier League  | 38 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | 48 | 14
2012–13 | Russian Premier League  | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | — | 37 | 6
Total  | 89 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 29
Krasnodar | 2013–14 | Russian Premier League  | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 21 | 7
2014–15 | Russian Premier League  | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | — | 38 | 14
2015–16 | Russian Premier League  | 21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | — | 36 | 6
2016–17 | Russian Premier League  | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 19 | 7
2017–18 | Russian Premier League  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0
2018–19 | Russian Premier League  | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — | 22 | 10
2019–20 | Russian Premier League  | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | — | 23 | 8
2020–21 | Russian Premier League  | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 13 | 2
Total  | 119 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 54
Lokomotiv Moscow (loan)  | 2016–17 | Russian Premier League  | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 6
2017–18 | Russian Premier League  | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 11 | 1
Total  | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 7
Atlético Cearense | 2022 | Série C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 7 | 4 | 7
Total  | 318 | 102 | 24+ | 4+ | 67+ | 23+ | 5 | 7 | 416 | 137

### Notes

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1. ^ One appearance in the Russian Super Cup
2. ^ Appearances/goals in the Campeonato Cearense

## Honours

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Fortaleza

* Campeonato Cearense: 2005

Kalmar

* Svenska Cupen: 2007

AZ Alkmaar

* Eredivisie: 2008–09
* Johan Cruijff Shield: 2009

Krasnodar

* Russian Cup: runner-up 2013–14

Lokomotiv Moscow

* Russian Premier League: 2017–18
* Russian Cup: 2016–17

Individual

* Allsvenskan Top Scorer: 2006 (15 goals)

## References

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1. ^ a b "Ari on the move to Alkmaar". UEFA. 28 May 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
2. ^ "Kalmars Ari till AZ Alkmaar". Sveriges Television (in Swedish). 28 May 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
3. ^ Карпин: за Ари заплатили около €3 млн. Championat.com (in Russian). Retrieved 25 July 2014.
4. ^ В «Краснодар» переходит Ари. FC Krasnodar (in Russian). 19 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
5. ^ ""КРАСНОДАР" ПОПРОЩАЛСЯ С БЕРГОМ, АРИ И КАМБОЛОВЫМ" (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 17 May 2021.
6. ^ "Kush ishte sulmuesi brazilian që kërkoi ta përfaqësonte Kosovën?!" [Who was the Brazilian striker who wanted to represent Kosovo?!]. IndeksOnline (in Albanian). 18 February 2021.
7. ^ "Ари: "Мне приятно забивать "Спартаку"" [Ari: "I am pleased to score against Spartak"]. Match TV (in Russian). 14 July 2017.
8. ^ "Футболист "Краснодара" Ари получил гражданство РФ" [The footballer of "Krasnodar" Ari received Russian citizenship] (in Russian). TASS. 26 July 2018.
9. ^ "Ари вызван в сборную России" [Ari called up to the Russian national team] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 12 November 2018.
10. ^ "Потерпели поражение от Германии" [Defeated by Germany] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 16 November 2018.
11. ^ "АРИ НАЗНАЧЕН СПОРТИВНЫМ ДИРЕКТОРОМ «ТОРПЕДО»" (in Russian). FC Torpedo Moscow. 3 December 2024.
12. ^ "Russian striker Pavel Pogrebnyak's comment on black players 'smells of racism'". BBC Sport. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
13. ^ "Ari". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
14. ^ "Ari » Club matches". Worldfootball. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
15. ^ "Ari Da Silva Ferreira". svenskfotboll.se (in Swedish). Svenskfotboll. Retrieved 25 July 2014.

## External links

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* Voetbal International (in Dutch)
* Ari discussion (in Dutch)
* Ari signs for AZ
* Ari signs for AZ (in Dutch)

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Allsvenskan top scorers

* 1925: F. Johansson
* 1926: C. Holmberg
* 1927: A. Olsson
* 1928: C. Holmberg
* 1929: Lundahl
* 1930: Lundahl
* 1931: J. Nilsson
* 1932: C. Holmberg
* 1933: Bunke
* 1934: Jonasson
* 1935: H. Andersson
* 1936: Jonasson
* 1937: Zetherlund
* 1938: Hjelm
* 1939: O. Andersson, Lindgren & Persson
* 1940: Pålsson
* 1941: Nyström
* 1942: S. Jacobsson
* 1943: Nordahl
* 1944: Leif Larsson
* 1945: Nordahl
* 1946: Nordahl
* 1947: Gren
* 1948: Nordahl
* 1949: Franck
* 1950: Rydell
* 1951: Jeppson
* 1952: K. A. Jacobsson
* 1953: K. A. Jacobsson
* 1954: K. A. Jacobsson
* 1955: Hamrin
* 1956: Bengtsson
* 1957: Bild
* 1958: B. Johansson & Källgren
* 1959: R. Börjesson
* 1960: R. Börjesson
* 1961: B. Johansson
* 1962: Skiöld
* 1963: Heineman & B. Larsson
* 1964: Granbom
* 1965: B. Larsson
* 1966: O. Kindvall
* 1967: Szepanski
* 1968: O. Eklund
* 1969: Almqvist
* 1970: B. Larsson
* 1971: Sandberg
* 1972: Edström & Sandberg
* 1973: Mattsson
* 1974: Mattsson
* 1975: Mattsson
* 1976: Backe
* 1977: Almqvist & Aronsson
* 1978: Berggren
* 1979: Werner
* 1980: B. Ohlsson
* 1981: T. Nilsson
* 1982: Corneliusson
* 1983: Ahlström
* 1984: B. Ohlsson
* 1985: S. Börjesson, Karlsson & Lansdowne
* 1986: Ekström
* 1987: Lasse Larsson
* 1988: Dahlin
* 1989: Hellström
* 1990: Eskelinen
* 1991: K. Andersson
* 1992: H. Eklund
* 1993: Bertilsson & Lilienberg
* 1994: N. Kindvall
* 1995: Skoog
* 1996: A. Andersson
* 1997: Lilienberg, Mattiasson & Sahlin
* 1998: Stavrum
* 1999: Allbäck
* 2000: Berglund
* 2001: Selaković
* 2002: Ijeh
* 2003: Skoog
* 2004: Rosenberg
* 2005: Þorvaldsson
* 2006: Ari
* 2007: Berg & Omotoyossi
* 2008: Ingelsten
* 2009: Hysén & Wánderson
* 2010: Gerndt
* 2011: Ranégie
* 2012: Waris
* 2013: Khalili
* 2014: Vibe
* 2015: Kujović
* 2016: Owoeri
* 2017: Eriksson & K. Holmberg
* 2018: Paulinho
* 2019: Buya Turay
* 2020: Nyman
* 2021: Adegbenro
* 2022: Jeremejeff
* 2023: Kiese Thelin
* 2024: Vasić

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