Elias Mendes Trindade

Elias Mendes Trindade (born 16 May 1985), known simply as Elias (in Spain, Elías), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

For the Portuguese footballer, see Elias (footballer, born 1963).

This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Mendes and the second or paternal family name is Trinidade.
Elias
Elias playing for Corinthians in 2010
Personal information
Full name Elias Mendes Trindade
Date of birth (1985-05-16) 16 May 1985
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1997–2005 Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Náutico 19 (5)
2007 São Bento 11 (2)
2007 Juventus-SP 28 (6)
2008 Ponte Preta 30 (7)
2008–2010 Corinthians 94 (13)
2011 Atlético Madrid 15 (2)
2011–2014 Sporting CP 34 (2)
2013 → Flamengo (loan) 30 (4)
2014–2016 Corinthians 58 (10)
2016–2017 Sporting CP 8 (1)
2017–2019 Atlético Mineiro 89 (10)
National team‡
2010–2016 Brazil 35 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 January 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:56, 16 May 2016 (UTC)

Career

Early career

Elias started his career with Palmeiras, along with future international players Ilsinho and Geromel,[1] playing eight years in their youth system, but ended up not being tapped by the team and was let go.

After leaving Palmeiras, he went to Náutico. But Elias received no wages, little playing time and soon returned to São Paulo.

The good performance meant that the centre midfielder was signed by Ponte Preta, where he was got time as the free kick taker. His team reached the finals of the 2008 Campeonato Paulista, where he finished as runner-up.

Corinthians

He was transferred to Corinthians, where he was known for his ball control. His holding skills were important to the club during the season, coupled with his ability to go to attack, drew attention to Ronaldo, who was considered the best player in the Campeonato Paulista.

Atlético Madrid

On 5 December 2010, Elias confirmed that he would leave Corinthians and join Spanish team Atlético Madrid in January 2011. The club confirmed the transfer on 16 December.

Sporting CP

On 29 August 2011, he was transferred to Sporting Clube de Portugal after he fell out of Atlético Madrid's plans this year. He signed a five-year contract and was sold for €8.85 million[2] being the highest paid transfer in SCP history. and now he has a buyout clause valued at €40 million. On 15 September 2011 Sporting sold 50% economic rights of Elias for €3.85 million to Quality Sports Investments.[3]

On his debut, on 10 September 2011, Elias scored a goal against F.C. Paços de Ferreira, on a win (2–3) of Sporting. At the 76th minute, Sporting was losing by 2–0, but with the goals by Marat Izmailov, Elias and Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sporting won and began a series of victories in the league, earning him the nickname of "The Prophet" amidst Sporting fans.

On 18 December 2011, Elias scored again in the draw (1–1) against Académica. In that same game, Elias received a red card by the referee for accumulation of yellow cards and was sent off at the minute 89.

Flamengo

On 9 January 2013, Elias, on loan, joined to Brazilian side Flamengo.[4]

On 28 July 2013, after scoring the goal that drew the local derby against Botafogo at 1–1 in the 94th minute, Elias received a yellow card because he celebrated with Flamengo fans and complained about this. According to the midfielder: "Football is boring. It's staying a complicated thing. We cannot celebrate a goal with people. I think it's wrong. The fans pay tickets and deserve to participate of the party."[5]

Because of his great shape playing for CR Flamengo, Rubro-Negro want to keep him for them squad in 2014. This way, even with an accordance realized between Elias and Sporting CP, owner of his rights—accordance made after Elias charges image rights delayed by Portuguese club[6]—, Brazilian side try to act quickly to contract the midfielder, because Corinthians, where Elias is an idol, after playing for Alvinegro side between 2008 and 2010, can sign with him before.[7]

Return to Corinthians

On 7 April 2014, and after two months of negotiations, Elias returned to Brazilian football, more specifically for Corinthians, the club where he played between 2008 and 2010. side of São Paulo paid €4 million for 50% of his economic rights and getting Elias back.[8][9]

On 10 April 2014, Elias was presented by his new club, and said the following words: "To be happy you must give up some things. I gave up of somethings to come back to my home, to stay closer of my family, to play for the club I've always loved. Each choice must be happen with renunciations. I've chosen to be happy."[10]

Sporting CP return

On 31 August 2016, Primeira Liga side Sporting CP announced that they have reached an agreement with Corinthians for the transfer of Elias. He signed a two-year contract, with a buyout clause of €60 million.[11]

Atlético Mineiro

On 27 January 2017, Atlético Mineiro announced the signing of Elias.[12]

International career

On 23 September 2010, he received his first call by coach Mano Menezes, his former Corinthians coach, and is the second such player to be get a call up by Menezes; the other is Jucilei.

Career statistics

Club
As of 12 July 2018
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental State League Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Corinthians 2008 303----000000303
2009 313----0021400527
2010 337----83153005513
Total 94130000833670013723
Atletico de Madrid 2010–11 15210--------162
2011–12 0000--20----20
Total 1521000200000182
Sporting 2011–12 2525130------333
2012–13 90101051----161
Total 3426140510000494
Flamengo 2013 304135--00121005510
Total 30483--00121005510
Corinthians 2014 24351--000010304
2015 24510--1047030459
2016 10100--526020233
Total 58961--156130609816
Sporting 2016–17 81303120----162
Total 81303120----162
Atlético Mineiro 2017 31441--82123315811
2018 11050--20133--313
Total 42491--102256318914
Career total 2813533671421286149146271

International
As of 12 June 2016[13]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Brazil
201030
201190
201210
201440
2015100
201680
Total350

Honours

Club

Juventus

  • Copa Paulista de Futebol: 2007

Corinthians

Flamengo

Atlético Mineiro

International

Brazil

Individual
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References
  1. Novidade de Tite, Geromel viu grito de 'segunda divisão' sepultar futuro no Palmeiras
  2. Sporting CP (30 August 2011). "Comunicato" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  3. Sporting CP (15 September 2011). "Comunicato" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  4. Elias acerta com o Flamengo e pode ser apresentado ainda esta semana (in Portuguese)
  8. "Corinthians anuncia a contratação de Elias". Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  9. Sporting CP (7 April 2014). "Comunicado" [Communication] (PDF) (in Portuguese). CMVM. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  10. Elias mostra alívio após negociação complicada: "Escolhi ser feliz"
  11. "Sporting SAD statement: Elias". 31 August 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  12. "Elias é do Galo". 27 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  13. "Elias". National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  14. "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2009.
  15. "Seleção do Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2013" [Best eleven of 2013 Brazilian League] (in Portuguese). CBF. 9 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  16. "Vencedores do Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão 2015" (in Portuguese). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
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