Ruy

Ruy Franco de Almeida Junior (born 26 January 1989), known simply as Ruy, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Paysandu as an attacking midfielder.

Club Career

Born in Itapeva, Sao Paulo, Ruy graduated from Coritiba Foot Ball Club's youth setup. In 2010, he was promoted to the main squad, but made his debuts as a senior while on loan at Vilhena Esporte Clube.

Ruy was subsequently loaned to G.D. Ribeirao in Portugal and Arapongas Esporte Clube, signing permanently for the latter in 2013 after his contract expired. In June 2014 he was loaned to Maringa Futebol Clube, competing in Serie D and returning to Arapongas in September.

On 16 December 2014, Ruy was presented at Operario Ferroviario Esporte Clube. An undisputed starter during his spell, he appeared in 17 matches and scored five goals in the 2015 Campeonato Paranaense as his team was crowned champions.

On 7 May 2015 Ruy returned to Coritiba, signing a three-year deal. Seven days later, already aged 26, he played his first match for the club, starting and scoring the first in a 2–1 home win against Fortaleza Esporte Clube for that year's Copa do Brasil.

Ruy made his Serie A debut on 16 May, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 home success over Gremio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense.

In April 2017 Ruy was loaned to America Mineiro for the 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B season.

In January 2019, Ruy was loaned out to Vitoria for the rest of the year.