Iago Maidana

Iago Justen Maidana Martins (born 6 February 1996), known as Iago Maidana, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente, on loan from Atletico Mineiro.

Club Career

Born in Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Maidana finished his formation with Criciuma. He made his first team – and Serie A – debut on 23 November 2014, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Flamengo.

On 7 September 2015 Maidana rescinded his contract with Criciuma, with the club still holding a percentage of his rights. Fifteen days later he joined Sao Paulo, who paid R$ 2 million for 60% of his rights to Monte Cristo EC.

On 5 January 2018, Maidana joined Atletico Mineiro on a season-long loan deal. A year later, he transferred on a permanent basis, signing a four-year contract with the club.

Maidana was sent on loan to Sport Recife for the 2020 season, in which he was the team's joint-top scorer with seven goals. On 9 March 2021, his loan was extended for an additional season. On 29 July, however, Sport released him from his contract due to financial difficulties.

On 23 August 2021, Maidana signed a season-long loan deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente.