Arilson

Arilson Carlos Alves Baptista (born 30 November 1993), simply known as Arilson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Vila Nova.

Career Born in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Arilson began his career with amateur teams in his hometown before joining Tupi in late 2014, after a trial period. After being rarely used, he finished the year with in the Campeonato Mineiro Segunda Divisão.

Ahead of the 2016 season, Arilson joined Formiga, and subsequently represented Pelotas and Valeriodoce before returning to Pelotas in December.

A regular starter for Pelotas during the 2017 Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2, Arilson returned to his native state due to personal problems and played for Poços de Caldas. On 9 November of that year, he was announced at Caldense, but was released on 15 March 2018.

Arilson continued to play in the state in the following seasons, representing Uberlândia, Athletic-MG (two stints), Patrocinense, Mamoré, and Pouso Alegre. With Athletic, he was a part of the club's promotion campaigns in both his spells, as they reached the Campeonato Mineiro.

On 25 May 2021, Arilson was presented at Série C side Criciúma. On 2 September 2022, after helping in their promotion to the Série B and remaining as a starter, he renewed his contract until the end of 2023.

On 11 December 2023, Arilson agreed to a pre-contract with Coritiba.

Career statistics

Honours Criciúma Campeonato Catarinense Série B: 2022 Campeonato Catarinense: 2023