Derek (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Freitas Ribeiro | ||
| Date of birth | 2 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | JEF United Chiba (on loan from Atlético Goianiense | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nova Iguaçu | |||
| 2015 | GRECAL | ||
| 2016 | Fluminense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Artsul | 12 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | → Madureira (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2019–2022 | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 35 | (12) |
| 2022 | → Chapecoense (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2022 | Chapecoense | 12 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Guarani | 45 | (10) |
| 2024– | Atlético Goianiense | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | → JEF United Chiba (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2025, 20:55 (UTC) | |||
Derek Freitas Ribeiro (born 2 December 1997), simply known as Derek, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club, JEF United Chiba, on loan from Atlético Goianiense.[1][2]
Career
Early career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Derek began his career with the youth sides of Nova Iguaçu. In 2016, after a short period with GRECAL, he joined the youth categories of Fluminense.
Derek moved to Artsul ahead of the 2017 season, and made his senior debut on 17 June of that year, in a 2–0 Campeonato Carioca Série B1 home win over Gonçalense. He scored his first senior goals on 19 August, netting a brace in a 4–2 away win over Barra Mansa.[3][4]
In November 2017, Derek signed for Madureira.[5] He was mainly a backup option during his spell at the club.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
On 25 October 2019, Derek moved abroad and signed a contract with Ukrainian First League side Metalist 1925 Kharkiv.[6][7] He made his debut for the club the following day, starting and scoring his team's third in a 4–2 away win over Kremin Kremenchuk.[8]
Derek was a regular starter for Metalist in the 2020–21 season, as they achieved a first-ever promotion to the Ukrainian Premier League. He left the country in March 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine started.[9]
Chapecoense
On 1 April 2022, Derek was announced at Série B side Chapecoense on loan.[10] He scored on his club debut eight days later, netting a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Ituano.[11]
On 1 July 2022, Metalist announced the departure of Derek after his contract expired;[12] he subsequently joined Chape permanently. On 18 November, after 22 matches, he announced his departure from the club.[13]
Guarani
On 14 December 2022, Derek agreed to a contract with fellow second division side Guarani.[14] After being rarely used during the 2023 Campeonato Paulista due to injuries, he became the top scorer of Bugre during the 2023 Série B with 10 goals.[15]
JEF United Chiba
On 29 December 2024, Derek was abroad to Japan for the first time and loan transfer to J2 club, JEF United Chiba from 2025 season.[16]
Career statistics
Club
- As of the start for 2025 season.[17]
| Club | Season | League | State League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Artsul | 2017[18] | Carioca Série B1 | — | 12[a] | 3 | — | 12 | 3 | ||||||||
| Madureira | 2018 | Série D | 3 | 0 | 6[b] | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | |||||
| 2019 | Carioca | — | 4[b] | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 4 | |||||||
| Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 2019–20 | Ukrainian First League | 14 | 7 | — | 14 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2020–21 | 21 | 5 | — | 21 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2021–22 | Ukrainian Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Total | 35 | 12 | — | 35 | 12 | |||||||||||
| Chapecoense | 2022 | Série B | 22 | 1 | — | 22 | 1 | |||||||||
| Guarani | 2023 | Série B | 34 | 10 | 4[c] | 0 | — | 38 | 10 | |||||||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 7[c] | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total | 56 | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 67 | 11 | |||||||||
| Atlético Goianiense | 2024 | Série A | 25 | 3 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | 25 | 3 | – | 3 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | ||||||||
| JEF United Chiba | 2025 | J2 League | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Career total | 119 | 26 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 30 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca Série B1
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Paulista
References
- ^ "Derek". soccerway. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Дерек Фрейтас Рібейро" (in Ukrainian). Matalist 1925 Kharkiv. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Artsul atropela no 1º tempo e rebaixa Barra Mansa para a Série B2 do Carioca" [Artsul run over in the 1st half and relegate Barra Mansa for the Carioca Série B2] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Guarani: Derek vai precisar de feito inédito com a camisa do Bugre para buscar atilharia da Série B" [Guarani: Derek will have to make an unprecedented feat with the shirt of Bugre to seek top scorer of the Série B] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Carlos Batista. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ ""Tô gostando muito de estar aqui", diz o jovem reforço Derek" ["I'm enjoying a lot to be here", says young addition Derek] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Madureira EC. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Дерек Фрейтас Рібейро - гравець ФК "Металіст 1925"" [Derek Freitas Ribeiro - FC Metalist 1925 player] (in Ukrainian). FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Металіст-1925 оголосив про підписання бразильського півзахисника" [Metalist-1925 announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder] (in Ukrainian). UA-Football. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Кремінь 2:4 Металіст 1925" [Kremin 2–4 Metalist 1925] (in Ukrainian). PFL.ua. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Mais cinco jogadores brasileiros chegam da Ucrânia e relatam caça russo sobre prédio e rodízio para dormir em chão de trem" [Five more players arrive from Ukraine and report Russian fighter aircraft above building and rotation to sleep on the floor of train] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Chapecoense anuncia trio para a Série B: Xandão, Derek e Luizinho" [Chapecoense announce trio for the Série B: Xandão, Derek and Luizinho] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Atacante Derek deixa marca em estreia na Chapecoense e dedica gol ao povo da Ucrânia" [Forward Derek leaves his mark on Chapecoense debut and dedicates goal to the Ukrainian people] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Regional. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "«Металіст 1925» дякує за співпрацю сімом гравцям" ["Metalist 1925" thank seven players for their cooperation] (in Ukrainian). FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Derek cita carinho e se despede da Chapecoense: "Foi uma honra"" [Derek cites kindness and bids farewell from Chapecoense: "It was an honour"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Guarani define a contratação do atacante Derek" [Guarani sign forward Derek] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Guarani FC. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Valorizado após artilharia, Derek recebe sondagens e tem futuro indefinido no Guarani" [Valued after being top scorer, Derek is watches and has his future uncertain at Guarani] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "デレク（Derek Freitas Ribeiro）選手の加入について". 29 December 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ Derek at Soccerway
- ^ "ARTSUL FUTEBOL CLUBE – CAMPEONATO ESTADUAL DA SÉRIE "B" DE PROFISSIONAIS 2017" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Federação de Futebol do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
External links
- Derek at UAF and archived FFU page (in Ukrainian)
- Profile on Metalist 1925 Kharkiv official website