Kaio Pantaleão

Kaio Fernando da Silva Pantaleão (born 8 September 1995), known mononymously as Kaio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Brazilian club Botafogo.

Career Born in Araraquara, Brazil, Kaio is product of local Ferroviária youth ranks. On 22 July 2017, he started his first experience abroad, joining Santa Clara on a one-year loan deal. He made his debut for the Azorean team on 13 August 2017, in a 2–1 home win against Sporting da Covilhã.

Before the 2018–19 season, Santa Clara bought out his rights.

Krasnodar On 20 May 2019, he signed a five-year contract with Russian Premier League club FC Krasnodar. Kaio returned to the club in June 2022.

After having spent the last six seasons defending FK Krasnodar, he ended his time in Russia with 124 appearances and four goals. Last season, however, the defender lost his absolute starting place at Krasnodar and took to the field 13 times in the campaign that ended with the club's first Russian title in history.

Botafogo On 5 June 2025, Botafogo made the arrival of Kaio Pantaleão official, he signed a contract with Glorioso valid for three years, therefore, going until June 2028. He will wear the name Kaio Fernando on the number 31 shirt.

Career statistics

Honours Krasnodar Russian Premier League: 2024–25