Kayky
{{Short description|Brazilian footballer (born 2003)}}
{{Distinguish|Kayky Almeida|Kaiky|Kayke|Kaiki Bruno|Kayke Santos}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Portuguese name|da Silva|Chagas}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Kayky
| image = Kayky da Silva Chagas.jpg
| caption = Kayky with Fluminense in 2021
| full_name = Kayky da Silva Chagas{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/2247219 |title=2021/22 Premier League squads confirmed |publisher=Premier League |date=10 September 2021 |access-date=12 September 2021}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|6|11|df=y}}
| birth_place = Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| height = 1.75 m
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Bahia
(on loan from Manchester City)
| clubnumber = 37
| youthyears1 = 2012
| youthclubs1 = Mangueira
| youthyears2 = 2012–2021
| youthclubs2 = Fluminense
| years1 = 2021–2022
| clubs1 = Fluminense
| caps1 = 24
| goals1 = 3
| years2 = 2021–
| clubs2 = Manchester City
| caps2 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2022
| clubs3 = → Paços de Ferreira (loan)
| caps3 = 8
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2023
| clubs4 = → Bahia (loan)
| caps4 = 16
| goals4 = 3
| years5 = 2024
| clubs5 = → Sparta Rotterdam (loan)
| caps5 = 6
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2025–
| clubs6 = → Bahia (loan)
| caps6 = 5
| goals6 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2019
| nationalteam1 = Brazil U16
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 13:18, 19 April 2025 (UTC)
}}
Kayky da Silva Chagas (born 11 June 2003), known as Kayky, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bahia, on loan from {{English football updater|ManchesC}} club Manchester City.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=Manchester City empresta o atacante Kayky ao Bahia |url=https://ge.globo.com/ba/futebol/times/bahia/noticia/2025/02/06/bahia-acerta-retorno-do-atacante-kayky.ghtml |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=ge |language=pt-br}}
Club career
=Fluminense=
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Kayky was initially rejected a place in the Fluminense academy, as the club had filled their spaces, and instead joined local side Mangueira. In his first game, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–3 win over Fluminense, prompting them to immediately sign him.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/13/kayky-brazilian-football-prodigy-doctor-manchester-city|title=Kayky: the Brazilian football prodigy on his way to Manchester City|date=13 May 2021|accessdate=14 May 2021|work=The Guardian|first=Josué|last=Seixas}} He initially joined up with their under-9 futsal squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.fluminense.com.br/noticia/do-futsal-ao-profissional-kayky-e-exemplo-de-um-dos-segredos-de-xerem|title=Do futsal ao profissional: Kayky é exemplo de um dos escolas de Xerém|trans-title=From the futsal to the main squad: Kayky is an example of one of Xerém's secrets|publisher=Fluminense FC|language=pt-BR|date=8 April 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}} He transitioned to football logo his development, and was an top unit of the under-17 squad which won the 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17.{{cite web|url=https://as.com/futbol/2020/12/21/internacional/1608588929_042606.html|title=Kayky y Arthur, las dos grandes joyas del Fluminense campeón|trans-title=Kayky and Arthur, the biggest pearls of the champion Fluminense|publisher=Diario AS|language=es|date=21 December 2020|accessdate=14 April 2021}}
Promoted to the main squad for the 2021 campaign, Kayky made his professional debut on 4 March of that year, coming on as a first-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Miguel Silveira in a 1–2 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Resende.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/futebol/campeonato-carioca/jogo/04-03-2021/resende-fluminense.ghtml|title=Fluminense tem gol mal anulado e perde do Resende de virada na estreia no Campeonato Carioca|trans-title=Fluminense have a goal wrongly disallowed and lose to Resende with a comeback in the debut of the Campeonato Carioca|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt-BR|date=4 March 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}} He scored his first professional goal on 6 April, netting the opener in a 4–0 away routing of Macaé.{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/lancepress/2021/04/06/com-gols-de-kayky-e-veteranos-fluminense-goleia-o-macae-e-entra-no-g4-do-carioca.htm|title=Com gols de Kayky e veteranos, Fluminense goleia o Macaé e entra no G4 do Carioca|trans-title=With goals from Kayky and veterans, Fluminense thrash Macaé and go inside the top four of the Carioca|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=6 April 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}} On 11 April, Kayky scored the Flu{{'}}s opener in a 3–1 home win against Nova Iguaçu through an individual effort, after dribbling past four opponents.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/fluminense/noticia/kayky-do-fluminense-comemora-golaco-no-maracana-o-que-faco-de-melhor.ghtml|title=Kayky, do Fluminense, comemora golaço no Maracanã: "Mano a mano é o que faço de melhor"|trans-title=Kayky, from Fluminense, celebrates great goal at the Maracanã: "One-on-one is the thing I do best"|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt-BR|date=11 April 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}} On 6 May, he became the youngest player to score in the Copa Libertadores for Fluminense, at age 17, in the 1–1 draw with Junior.
=Manchester City=
In April 2021, several media sources reported that Kayky and teammate Metinho (who signed for City's partner club Troyes) had both agreed to a move to Manchester City for a combined fee of €15 million; Kayky's deal alone would cost €10 million, with another 15 in variables.{{cite web|url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/04/13/internacional/1618310604_982071.html|title=Guardiola ficha a la nueva joya de Brasil|trans-title=Guardiola signs the new pearl of Brazil|publisher=Diario AS|language=es|date=14 April 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2021/04/12/kayky-vai-juntar-se-ao-manchester-city-em-janeiro-de-2022.htm|title=Kayky vai juntar-se ao Manchester City em janeiro de 2022|trans-title=Kayky will join Manchester City in January 2022|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=12 April 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}} On 23 April, the agreement was officially confirmed, with the transfer set to go through in January 2022.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1385594310272356353|title=We are delighted to confirm we have reached an agreement with Fluminese regarding the future transfer of Kayky. The teenage forward will remain with Fluminese until the end of the Brazilian season.|publisher=Manchester City F.C.|date=23 April 2021|accessdate=23 April 2021}} However in August, it was announced that Kayky would join immediately instead of January.{{Cite web|date=17 September 2021|title=Kayky joins Man City training as club speeds up plan for summer signing|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-news-kayky-21604962|website=Manchester Evening News}} Fluminense would retain a percentage of any future sale and add-ons. On 7 January 2022, Kayky made his City debut as a substitute for Cole Palmer, in a 4–1 away win over League Two side Swindon Town in the FA Cup.{{cite news |last=Aloia|first=Andrew|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59911307 |title=FA Cup: Covid-hit Manchester City beat Swindon 4-1 to reach fourth round |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 January 2022 |access-date=7 January 2022}} On 12 February 2022, he made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Riyad Mahrez, in a 4–0 away win over Norwich City.{{cite news |last=Bysouth|first=Alex|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60269091 |title=Norwich City 0-4 Manchester City |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 February 2022 |access-date=15 February 2022}}
==Loan to Paços de Ferreira==
On 13 August 2022, Kayky signed for Paços de Ferreira on a season-long loan.https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kayky-loan-pacos-de-ferreira-63795921 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}} He was recalled in December 2022.
==Loan to Bahia==
On 13 January 2023, Kayky signed for Brazilian club Bahia on loan for the entire 2023 season.{{Cite web |date=13 January 2023 |title=Kayky joins Bahia on loan |url=https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manchester-city-kayky-bahia-loan-63809242 |access-date=13 January 2023 |website=Manchester City F.C.}} He played 28 games for the club, recording 4 goals and 5 assists.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Ex-Flu e Bahia, Kayky é emprestado pelo City para o futebol holandês |url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/futebol-holandes/noticia/2024/08/26/ex-flu-e-bahia-kayky-e-emprestado-pelo-city-para-o-futebol-holandes.ghtml |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=ge |language=pt-br}}
==Manchester City return==
Soon after his loan ended with Bahia on 31 December 2023 he returned to Manchester City reserves to rehabilitate following his knee injury.
==Loan to Sparta Rotterdam==
On 26 August 2024, Kayky signed for Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam on a season-long loan.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Ex-Flu e Bahia, Kayky é emprestado pelo City para o futebol holandês |url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/futebol-holandes/noticia/2024/08/26/ex-flu-e-bahia-kayky-e-emprestado-pelo-city-para-o-futebol-holandes.ghtml |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=ge |language=pt-br}}{{cite web |title=Sparta huurt Braziliaans talent Kayky van Manchester City |url=https://www.sparta-rotterdam.nl/sparta-huurt-braziliaans-talent-kayky-manchester-city/ |publisher=Sparta Rotterdam |access-date=26 August 2024 |language=Dutch |date=26 August 2024 }}
Kayky made his debut for Sparta Rotterdam on 19 October 2024 in a 2 all draw.This was his first game in over a year since his injury.
==New loan to Bahia ==
On February 6, 2025, Kayky signed for Bahia, returning to the club on a new loan, mainly as a replacement for forward Biel that was sold to Sporting His first game back was the 2-0 victory against Juazeirense on February 22, where he was subbed on in the second half. He scored his first goal back at the Campeonato Baiano final against rival Vitória, tiyng the game 1-1 and sealing the championship for his club.
International career
Constantly called up to trainings with the Brazil under-15{{cite web|url=https://www.fluminense.com.br/noticia/fluminense-tem-tres-jogadores-convocados-para-a-selecao-sub-15|title=Fluminense tem três jogadores convocados para a Seleção Sub-15|trans-title=Fluminense have three players called up for the under-15 national team|publisher=Fluminense FC|language=pt-BR|date=3 December 2018|accessdate=14 April 2021}} and under-17 squads,{{cite web|url=https://www.fluminense.com.br/noticia/flu-tem-quatro-jogadores-e-um-profissional-convocados-para-a-selecao|title=Flu tem quatro jogadores e um profissional convocados para a Seleção|trans-title=Flu have four players and one staff member called up to the national team|publisher=Fluminense FC|language=pt-BR|date=18 February 2019|accessdate=14 April 2021}} Kayky featured in two friendlies for the under-16 side in 2019.
Style of play
A left-footed right-sided forward, Kayky is often compared to Neymar due to his dribbling ability.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/kayky-o-neymar-canhoto-do-fluminense-mostra-suas-primeiras/1m28c5k8xb2ia1s23i96cymu72|title=Kayky, o "Neymar canhoto" do Fluminense mostra suas primeiras credenciais no profissional|trans-title=Kayky, the "left-footed Neymar" of Fluminense shows his first credentials in the first team|publisher=Goal|language=pt-BR|date=23 March 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}} He celebrates his goals by doing a moustache with his hand, as an honour to his father.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/por-que-kayky-joia-do-fluminense-comemora-gols-fazendo-um-bigode-/1sund8jt02peu1mkkqi8ehxywb|title=Por que Kayky, joia do Fluminense, comemora gols fazendo um bigode com as mãos?|trans-title=Why Kayky, Fluminense's pearl, celebrates goals by doing a moustache with his hands?|publisher=Goal|language=pt-BR|date=11 April 2021|accessdate=14 April 2021}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 13 April 2025}}{{Soccerway|kayky-da-silva-chagas/669420}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State league{{efn|Includes Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Baiano}} !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup, Taça de Portugal}} !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes EFL Cup}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Fluminense
|2021 |11 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 5{{efn|name=CL|Appearances in Copa Libertadores}} | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | ||
| Manchester City U23
|— |colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name=FLT|Appearance in EFL Trophy}} | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| Manchester City
|1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Paços de Ferreira
|8 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 9 | 0 | ||||
| Bahia (loan)
|2023 |Série A |10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 8{{efn|Appearances in Copa do Nordeste|name=CDN}} | 1 | 28 | 4 | |||
| Sparta Rotterdam (loan)
|6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Bahia (loan)
|2025 |Série A |2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|name=CL}} | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!38 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 90 | 10 |
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References
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