Cleiton Silva

Cleiton Augusto Oliveira Silva (born 3 February 1987) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who most recently played as a forward. He is the third-highest all-time goal scorer in the Thai League 1.

Career

BEC Tero Sasana Silva's career took off in the 2012 season when incoming head coach Andrew Ord signed him to BEC Tero Sasana on a three-year deal. In his first season Cleiton won the 2012 Thai Premier League Golden boot with 24 goals with Teerasil Dangda.

In 2013 he won the 2013 Thai Premier League Player of the month march and the striker of the year award.

Muangthong United After short unsuccessful spell with Delfines in Mexico, in late 2014 he signed for Muangthong United in Thai Premier League and scored five goals during the second leg of the 2014 Thai Premier League. With a hat-trick in a 3–0 win over in the 2016 season Silva became the first foreigner to score 100 league goals in Thailand.

Shanghai Shenxin Silva transferred to China League One side Shanghai Shenxin.

Bengaluru FC In June 2020, Silva signed for Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC for one-year deal, with an option to extend for another year.

East Bengal In August 2022, Silva was announced as one of the five foreigners signed by East Bengal for the upcoming season.

On 28 August, he made his debut against Kolkata derby rival ATK Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup, which ended in a narrow 1–0 loss. He came on as a half-time substitute for compatriot Eliandro. Six days later, he scored his first two goals for the club against Mumbai City, in a thrilling 4–3 win. He perfectly executed a free-kick and later the winner in the 81st-minute to hand East Bengal their first competitive win after seven months. On 16 April 2025 his contract was terminated by East Bengal after altercation with head coach Óscar Bruzón.

Career statistics

Honours

Muangthong United Thai League 1: 2016 Thai League Cup: 2016 Thailand Champions Cup: 2017

Chiangrai United Thailand Champions Cup: 2018

East Bengal Super Cup: 2024 Durand Cup runner-up: 2023

Individual Thai Premier League Top Scorer: 2012, 2016 Thai Premier League Striker of the Year: 2013 Super Cup Highest Goalscorer: 2024 Thai Premier League Player of the Month: March 2013