Natanael (footballer, born 2002)

Brazilian footballer

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Moreira and the second or paternal family name is Milouski.

Natanael
Personal information
Natanael playing for Coritiba in 2022
Full name	Natanael Moreira Milouski
Date of birth	(2002年01月05日) 5 January 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Braganey, Brazil
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Atlético Mineiro
Number	2
Youth career
2016–2020	Coritiba
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Coritiba	176	(3)
2025–	Atlético Mineiro	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:16, 12 January 2025 (UTC)

Natanael Moreira Milouski (born 5 January 2002), simply known as Natanael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right-back for Atlético Mineiro.

Club career

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Born in Braganey, Paraná, Natanael joined Coritiba's youth setup in 2016, for the under-14 team.^[1] He made his first team debut on 2 February 2020, starting in a 3–2 Campeonato Paranaense away win over Londrina.^[2]

On 24 July 2020, Natanael renewed his contract until December 2023.^[3] He made his Série A debut on 12 August, starting in a 0–1 loss at Bahia.

Natanael scored his first professional goal on 20 January 2021, netting his team's second in a 3–3 home draw against Fluminense.^[4] On 11 February, despite the club's relegation, he further extended his link until the end of 2025.^[5]

Despite starting the 2021 campaign as a first-choice, Natanael became a backup to Igor during the 2021 Paranaense. He regained his starting spot in the 2021 Série B,^[6] being an important unit as the club achieved promotion back to the top tier.

On 18 January 2025, Natanael joined Atlético Mineiro on a four-year deal.^[7]

Career statistics

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As of 12 January 2025.^[8]

Club	Season	League			State league		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Coritiba	2020	Série A	17	1	4^[a]	0	0	0	—		—		21	1
	2021	Série B	33	0	4^[a]	0	2	0	—		—		39	0
	2022	Série A	25	0	3^[a]	0	0	0	—		—		28	0
	2023	Série A	33	0	10^[a]	0	4	0	—		—		47	0
	2024	Série B	36	2	11^[a]	0	1	0	—		—		48	2
Career total			144	3	32	0	7	0	0	0	0	0	183	3

Notes

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Appearances in the Campeonato Paranaense

Honours

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Coritiba

Campeonato Paranaense: 2022

References

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^ "Conheça a história de Natanael, mais um 'Piá do Couto Pereira'" [Know the story of Natanael, another 'Kid from the Couto Pereira'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Bem Paraná. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^ "Natanael estreia pelo Coritiba e aumenta concorrência na direita; Barroca explica situação de Kazu" [Natanael debuts for Coritiba and raise competition in the right flank; Barroca explains situation of Kazu] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^ "Coritiba renova contrato do lateral-direito Natanael por mais um ano e meio" [Coritiba renew contract of right-back Natanael for a further one-and-a-half year] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^ "Natanael e Luiz Henrique desencantam pelo Coritiba, mas Wilson falha contra o Fluminense" [Natanael and Luiz Henrique score first goals for Coritiba, but Wilson makes a mistake against Fluminense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^ "Coritiba renova com Natanael" [Coritiba renew with Natanael] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba FBC. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^ "Natanael se firma como titular do Coritiba e vira o "rei de desarmes" na Série B; veja os números" [Natanael establishes himself as a starter of Coritiba and become the "king of tackling" in the Série B; see the numbers] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^ "Atlético-MG anuncia contratação de Natanael, ex-Coritiba" [Atlético-MG announces signing of Natanael, ex-Coritiba] (in Brazilian Portuguese). CNN Brasil. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
^ Natanael at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 January 2020.