Heron

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

Club career 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.

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. 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.

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

Career statistics