Kaio Pantaleão


Kaio Fernando da Silva Pantaleão, known mononymously as Kaio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Russian club FC Krasnodar.

Career

Born in Araraquara, Brazil, Kaio is product of local Ferroviária youth ranks. On 22 July 2017, he started his first experience abroad, joining Santa Clara on a one-year loan deal. He made his debut for the Azorean team on 13 August 2017, in a 2–1 home win against Sporting da Covilhã.
Before the 2018–19 season, Santa Clara bought out his rights.
On 20 May 2019, he signed a 5-year contract with Russian Premier League club FC Krasnodar.