Hericlis

Hericlis Lander de Sousa Costa (born 20 October 1995), simply known as Hericlis or sometimes spelled as Hericles, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either an attacking midfielder or a forward.

Career Born in Pirenópolis, Goiás, Hericlis was a youth product of Gama before making his senior debut in 2015. On 13 May 2016, after impressing in the 2016 Copa Verde, he moved to Remo.

In November 2016, Hericlis joined Brasiliense, but failed to make an appearance before moving to Bragantino, where he also did not play. On 27 December 2017, he agreed to a deal with Santa Cruz.

Initially a starter, Hericlis subsequently struggled with injuries at Santa, and moved to Retrô on 3 January 2020. On 12 October, he was loaned to ABC until the end of the season.

On 22 February 2021, Hericlis was announced at Salgueiro. On 13 December, after a short spell back at Retrô, he joined Grêmio Anápolis, but also represented Ceilândia and Itumbiara during the 2022 season.

In July 2023, Hericlis moved abroad for the first time in his career and joined Australian National Premier Leagues Victoria 3 side Nunawading City. On 6 January 2024, he returned to his home country and joined Maguary.

On 23 April 2024, Hericlis signed for Cametá. He agreed to a contract with América-PE on 24 August, but served loan stints at Jaguar (helping the club to win the Campeonato Pernambucano Série A2) and back at Maguary; at the latter, he scored five goals in seven matches during the 2025 Campeonato Pernambucano.

On 27 March 2025, Hericlis signed a one-year contract with Portuguesa. On 20 August, however, he returned to América on loan.

On 14 December 2025, Hericlis was announced at Madureira on loan.

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Honours Jaguar Campeonato Pernambucano Série A2: 2024