Derick Fernando da Silva (born 16 May 2002), simply known as Derick (), is a Brazilian

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who plays as a

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for Portuguese club Lusitânia.

Club career

Born in Santos,

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, Derick joined Santos' youth setup in March 2015, from

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. On 4 October 2018, he signed his first professional contract after agreeing to a three-year deal. On 8 September 2020, as starters

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and

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were suspended and immediate backup Luiz Felipe was injured, Derick was called up to the first team for a Série A match against

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. He made his professional debut the following day, coming on as a second-half substitute for Madson in the 3–1 success at the '' Vila Belmiro''. On 27 April 2021, Derick renewed his contract with Santos until March 2026. However, he spent that season and the following two years appearing almost exclusively with the under-20 squad. On 10 April 2023, Derick was loaned to Série C side

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until the end of the year. Upon returning, he was separated from the first team squad before rescinding his link with Santos on 9 September 2024. On 29 September 2024, Derick moved abroad for the first time in his career and joined Portuguese side Lusitânia.

International career

Derick was called up to Brazil under-15s for the 2017 Nike Friendlies, playing in all three matches of the competition. During the 2018 season, he represented the under-17 squad in the Montaigu Tournament and in the Nike Friendlies.

Career statistics

References

External links

Santos FC profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Derick 2002 births Living people Footballers from Santos, São Paulo Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football defenders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série C players Santos FC players Pouso Alegre Futebol Clube players S.C. Lusitânia players Brazil men's youth international footballers Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen