Heron (footballer)

Brazilian footballer (born 2000)

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

HeronPersonal information

Full name|  Heron Crespo da Silva
Date of birth|  (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth|  Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Height|  1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)|  Centre-back
Team information

Current team

|  CRB
(on loan from Atlético Goianiense)
Number|  34
Youth career
2016|  América-SP
2017–2018|  Osvaldo Cruz
2019|  Goiás
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2017–2018|  Osvaldo Cruz|  12|  (0)
2019–2023|  Goiás|  42|  (0)
2021–2022|  → Vejle (loan)|  16|  (0)
2022|  → Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)|  13|  (0)
2023–|  Atlético Goianiense|  30|  (0)
2024–|  → CRB (loan)|  2|  (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:53, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

Heron Crespo da Silva (born 17 August 2000), simply known as Heron, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for CRB, on loan from Atlético Goianiense.

## Club career

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Born Rio de Janeiro, Heron made his senior debut for Osvaldo Cruz on 30 April 2017, starting in a 3–0 Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão home win against Grêmio Prudente; aged 16, he became the youngest player to appear for the club. On 16 February 2018, he moved to Goiás and subsequently returned to the youth setup.[1]

Heron made his first team debut for the Esmeraldino on 14 August 2019, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Brasiliense for the year's Copa Verde.[2] Definitely promoted to the main squad for the 2020 season, he made his Série A debut on 12 August of that year by starting in a 1–2 away loss against Athletico Paranaense.[3]

On 21 August 2021, Heron joined Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub on loan.[4] On 21 June 2022, he moved to Sheriff Tiraspol also in a temporary deal.[5]

## Career statistics

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As of 13 February 2023[6]
Club  | Season  | League  | State League  | Cup  | Continental  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Osvaldo Cruz | 2017 | Paulista 2ª Divisão | — | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | 12 | 0
Goiás | 2019 | Série A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0
2020 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 29 | 0
2021 | Série B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0
2023 | Série A  | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0
Total  | 25 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0
Vejle (loan)  | 2021–22 | Danish Superliga | 16 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 0
Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)  | 2022–23 | Divizia Naţională | 13 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | — | 18 | 0
Career total | 54 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 0

1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Verde
2. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
3. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

## References

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1. ^ "Zagueiro Heron acerta com o Goiás e deixa o Osvaldo Cruz" [Stopper Heron signs for Goiás and leaves Osvaldo Cruz] (in Brazilian Portuguese). OCNet. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
2. ^ "Brasiliense e Goiás empatam no Serejão e decisão fica para o jogo de volta" [Brasiliense and Goiás draw at the Serejão and decision goes to the return leg] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
3. ^ "Athletico supera a retranca do Goiás, vence em casa e mantém 100% no Brasileirão" [Athletico break Goiás' defensive line, win at home and remain 100% in the Brasileirão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
4. ^ Vejle Boldklub køber høj og stærk brasiliansk back Archived 2021-10-28 at the Wayback Machine, vejle-boldklub.dk, 21 August 2021
5. ^ "Добро пожаловать, Херон". fc-sheriff.com/ (in Russian). FC Sheriff Tiraspol. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
6. ^ Heron at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 November 2020.

## External links

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* Goiás profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)

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CRB - current squad

* 1 V. Caetano
* 2 M. Ribeiro
* 3 Anderson
* 4 L. Segovia
* 5 L. Kallyel
* 7 D. Baggio
* 8 Gegê
* 9 B. Herculano
* 10 Danielzinho
* 11 David
* 12 M. Albino
* 14 W. Bahia
* 16 David Braw
* 17 Thiaguinho
* 18 Rafinha
* 20 V. Nunes
* 22 H. Meritão
* 23 Fábio
* 27 Fábio Alemão
* 28 Mikael
* 31 Gazão
* 33 Rodriguinho
* 34 Darlisson
* 38 Léo Pereira
* 42 Weverton
* 44 Henri
* 50 Baranha
* 60 Hayner
* 66 M. Pureza
* 70 Nathan
* 82 Wallace
* 99 Daniel
* C. Bajé
* Dadá Belmonte
* Pablo
* Head coach: Eduardo Barroca

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*[Gls]: League goals
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