Otávio Ataíde da Silva is rapidly becoming one of Ligue 1’s most impressive center-backs.
The 23-year-old Brazilian defender joined Paris FC from Porto in a club-record €17 million transfer, and his start has been nothing short of spectacular.
The numbers tell the story: According to Sofascore, Otávio leads ALL of Ligue 1 in clearances with 46 in just 5 matches as a starter. Add 11 tackles, 9 interceptions, 23 ground duels won, and 5 aerial duels won – these are elite defensive statistics that put him among the best Brazilian defenders in Europe’s top leagues.
What makes Otávio special? At 1.88m tall and left-footed, he combines modern ball-playing ability with old-school defensive solidity. His excellent positional sense and tactical maturity beyond his years caught Porto’s attention, where he made 45 appearances and won both the Portuguese Cup and Super Cup.
Paris FC Sporting Director François Ferracci says: “He’s a defender with a profile we didn’t have before, and he has great potential.” Otávio came through Flamengo’s famous youth academy before proving himself at Famalicão and Porto. Now, as Paris FC returns to Ligue 1 after 46 years, he’s the cornerstone of their ambitious project backed by major investors like Red Bull and Agache Sport.
With a contract until 2030 and already establishing himself as one of Ligue 1’s top defenders, Otávio represents the complete modern center-back. This is just the beginning!
🔍 KEY STATS (Current Season):
Age: 23 years old
Height: 1.88m (6’2″)
Transfer Fee: €17M (Paris FC record)
Clearances: 46 (LEADS Ligue 1)
Tackles: 11 in 5 games
Ground duels won: 23
Aerial duels won: 5
Interceptions: 9
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