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After cutting his teeth at Ferroviária between 2016 and 2020, Raniele made a move to Jacuipense in 2020. This proved to be a stepping stone. His breakthrough came when he joined Bahia in 2021, where he finally got his first taste of top-tier Brazilian football. The player continued his upward trajectory with a move to Avaí FC in 2022. Raniele's performances caught the eye of Cuiabá, who secured his services for the 2023 season. His solid displays didn't go unnoticed. They didn't go unnoticed at all. By the end of 2023, one of Brazil's most storied clubs, \"Corinthians\", came calling. Wearing the number 14 jersey for the Timão, Raniele has quickly become an important cog in the midfield machinery, featuring regularly in the starting XI and providing much-needed defensive stability in front of the back four.

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On the pitch, Raniele displays the characteristics of a classic defensive midfielder with a modern twist. His reading of the game is excelent, allowing him to make timely interceptions and break up opposition attacks before they develop. Standing at 184 centimeters and weighing 78 kg, he has the physical presence to hold his own in the midfield battleground. What makes Raniele particularly valuable is his versatility - he can slot in as a central defender when needed, giving his managers tactical flexibility. He's not just a destroyar, though. The Brazilian has decent technical ability, enabling him to distribute the ball efficiently after winning possession. Raniele isn't afraid to put in a crunching tackle when necessary and shields the back four with admirable discipline. His positional awareness compensates for not being the fastest player on the pitch.

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Year	Matches	Goals	Assists
2024	34	0	0	0	8
2025	15	0	0	0	3

Raniele: Statistics