Ruan Oliveira

Ruan de Oliveira Ferreira (born 23 March 2000), known as Ruan Oliveira or simply Ruan, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Zorya Luhansk, on loan from Metropolitano.

Career Ruan Oliveira made his professional debut for Metropolitano during the 2018 Campeonato Catarinense Série B, before signing with Corinthians' youth squad after the 2019 Campeonato Catarinense.

He made his senior debut for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista in a 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A away match against Atlético Mineiro on 13 August 2020. He played in four matches, before suffering a season ending knee injury on 1 September. Ruan suffered an additional knee injury as he resumed training with Corinthians, and extended his contract until June 2023 while he recovered.

Ruan returned to action on 10 June 2023, after being nearly three years sidelined; replacing Guilherme Biro, he scored the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Cuiabá. He would feature regularly under head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo, but lost space under Mano Menezes.

On 7 December 2023, Ruan suffered another knee injury, with his contract with Corinthians having to be renewed until his recovery.

Career statistics

Honours Metropolitano Campeonato Catarinense Série B: 2018