Adryelson Shawann Lima Silva (born 23 March 1998), simply known as Adryelson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for UAE Pro League club Al-Wasl.
Club career Sport Recife Born in Barão de Grajaú, Maranhão, Adryelson joined Sport Recife's youth setup in 2011, aged 13. He made his first team debut on 5 April 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute for Henrique Mattos in a 1–1 Campeonato Pernambucano home draw against Santa Cruz.
On 30 June 2017, after another three first team appearances, Adryelson was loaned to Palmeiras until the end of the year, returning to the under-20s. He returned to his parent club the following 30 January, being initially a backup option.
Adryelson made his Série A debut on 5 October 2018, starting and scoring the equalizer in a 2–1 home win against Internacional. The following 7 May, he renewed his contract until December 2021.
On 24 May 2021, after already establishing himself as a regular starter, Adryelson further extended his contract until June 2023, and was loaned to Emirati club Al-Wasl for one year. Upon returning in June 2022, he took a legal action against Sport due to unpaid wages, and was allowed to leave the club for free on 11 July of that year.
Botafogo On 22 July 2022, Adryelson joined Botafogo, signing a contract until the end of 2025. In the 2023 season, he played an important role in Botafogo's race for the league title and was named in the 2023 Bola de Prata.
Lyon On 5 January 2024, Adryelson signed for Ligue 1 club Lyon on a contract until 30 June 2028. Botafogo received a transfer fee of €3.58 million, in addition to a 50% sell-on clause.
Return to Botafogo On 2 September 2024, Botafogo announced the return of Adryelson until the end of 2024. He contributed in Botafogo's historical season as the club won the league title and the 2024 Copa Libertadores. He played a total of 11 games in 3 months, and most notably started in the Copa Libertadores final.
Loan to Anderlecht On 15 January 2025, Adryelson was loaned by Anderlecht in Belgium until the end of the 2024–25 season, with an option to buy.
Return to Al-Wasl On 16 July 2025, Adryelson returned to UAE Pro League side Al-Wasl for a reported initial fee of €2.2m, a potential €900.000 in add-ons.
International career Adryelson represented Brazil at the 2015 South American Under-17 Football Championship, and in the 2019 Toulon Tournament.
In October 2023, Adryelson was called up to the Brazil national team for a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, replacing the injured Nino.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season, and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSport Recife2015Série A001Appearances in the Campeonato Pernambucano000——102016Série A00001Appearances in the Copa do Brasil0——102017Série A0020000000202018Série A1110000——1112019Série B30013210—004422020Série A3608010—9Appearances in the Copa do Nordeste05402021Série A0010210—5Appearances in the Copa do Nordeste0162Total77134440001401295Al-Wasl (loan)2021–22UAE Pro League201—00—5Appearances in the UAE League Cup1252Botafogo2022Série A170————1702023Série A35110Appearances in the Campeonato Carioca0528Appearances in the Copa Sudamericana1—584Total5211005281—754Lyon2023–24Ligue 120—10——302024–25Ligue 110—0000—10Total30—1000—40Botafogo (loan)2024Série A71—003Appearances in Copa Libertadores01Appearance in FIFA Intercontinental Cup0111Anderlecht (loan)2024–25Belgian Pro League101—102Appearances in UEFA Europa League0—131Career total169544411213120125713 Notes
Honours Sport Recife Campeonato Pernambucano: 2017, 2019
Lyon Coupe de France runner-up: 2023–24
Botafogo Copa Libertadores: 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2024
Brazil U17 South American U-17 Championship: 2015
Brazil U23 Toulon Tournament: 2019
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