Otávio Ataide da Silva

Otávio Ataide da Silva is a Brazilian defender born in São Paulo on 21 April 2002. He developed through the youth systems of Internacional and Flamengo before entering senior football with Flamengo. Otávio made his professional debut in September 2020, featuring in a 1–1 draw with Palmeiras after a COVID-19 outbreak affected Flamengo’s first-team squad. In 2022, he joined Sampaio Corrêa on loan, but limited playing time brought him back to Flamengo. He moved to Portugal with FC Famalicão in January 2023, where his physical defending and distribution established him in the Primeira Liga. FC Porto signed Otávio in January 2024, adding a left-sided centre-back who can also cover at left-back, and he contributed to Portuguese Cup and Super Cup successes. In July 2025, Otávio joined Paris FC, continuing his development in Ligue 1.