Thiago Maia

Lille On 15 July 2017, French club Lille reached an agreement with Santos for the transfer of Thiago Maia, for a fee of €14 million, after being signed by the head coach Marcelo Bielsa. He made 37 appearances for the club during the 2017–18 season, scoring one goal.

Flamengo On 22 January 2020, Maia returned to Brazil, signing with Flamengo on an 18-month loan. An option to make the transfer permanent was included in the deal.

Maia's transfer to Flamengo was made permanent on 13 January 2022.

Internacional On 7 March 2024, Internacional announced Thiago Maia on a loan deal until the end of the year, with the conditions for a subsequent permanent deal already agreed. On 3 July, Inter officially bought him outright, with a contract until 2026.

International career

On 26 December 2014, after featuring regularly with the under-17s, Thiago Maia was called up to the Brazil under-20 side, alongside Santos teammates Gabriel and Caju, for the 2015 South American Youth Football Championship.

On 29 June 2016 Thiago Maia was called up to Olympic team, alongside Santos teammates Gabriel and Zeca, for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also became the first athlete from Roraima to appear in the tournament.

Personal life On 17 December 2024, Thiago Maia received the year's FIFA Fair Play Award after volunteering during the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods.

Career statistics

Honours Santos Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2020 Copa do Brasil: 2022 Supercopa do Brasil: 2020, 2021 Campeonato Carioca: 2020, 2021 Copa Libertadores: 2022

Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2025 Recopa Gaúcha: 2026

Brazil U23 Troféu Mesa Redonda Team of the Year: 2024 FIFA Fair Play Award: 2024