Kaio César Andrade Lima (born 15 February 2004), known as Kaio César or just Kaio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Corinthians, on loan from Al-Hilal.
Club career Coritiba Born in Maceió, Alagoas, Kaio joined Coritiba's youth setup in 2018, aged 14. On 15 December 2022, he renewed his contract with the club until 2024, being promoted to the first team for the 2023 season.
Kaio made his professional debut on 18 January 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Alef Manga in a 3–0 Campeonato Paranaense away win over Foz do Iguaçu. Eleven days later, in his first match as a starter, he scored his side's second in a 2–2 home draw against Azuriz.
On 8 February 2023, Coritiba announced the renewal of Kaio's contract until 2026.
Vitória de Guimarães On 31 January 2024, Kaio joined Portuguese Primeira Liga club Vitória de Guimarães on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season, with an optional buy-clause, reported to be around €1.5 million. On 27 June, his loan was extended for a further year.
On 7 January 2025, Kaio agreed to a permanent four-year deal with Vitória.
Al-Hilal On 21 January 2025, Saudi club Al-Hilal announced the signing of Kaio on a three-and-a-half-year contract for a reported fee of €10 million, following Vitória's activation of the buyout clause.
Loan to Corinthians On 29 January 2026, Corinthians announced the signing of Kaio on loan for the season.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCoritiba2023Série A2408241———363Vitória Guimarães (loan)2023–24Primeira Liga120—20———1402024–25162—2110121—314Vitória Guimarães10—10———20Total292—5110121—474Al-Hilal2024–25Saudi Pro League123———60202032025–26100—30—61—191Total223—30—12120394Corinthians (loan)2026Série A1621040—8110303Career total91792162103233015214
Honours Corinthians Supercopa do Brasil: 2026
Brasil U23 Pan American Games: 2023
References
External links Corinthians profile