# Kayky

Kayky da Silva Chagas (born 11 June 2003), known as Kayky, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bahia, on loan from Premier League club Manchester City.

## Club career
### Fluminense

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Kayky was initially rejected a place in the Fluminense academy, as the club had filled their spaces, and instead joined local side Mangueira. In his first game, he scored a hattrick in a 5–3 win over Fluminense, prompting Flu to immediately sign him. He initially joined up with their under-9 futsal squad. He transitioned to football logo his development, and was an top unit of the under-17 squad which won the 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17.
Promoted to the main squad for the 2021 campaign, Kayky made his professional debut on 4 March of that year, coming on as a first-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Miguel Silveira in a 1–2 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Resende. He scored his first professional goal on 6 April, netting the opener in a 4–0 away routing of Macaé. On 11 April, Kayky scored Flu's opener in a 3–1 home win against Nova Iguaçu through an individual effort, after dribbling past four opponents. On 6 May, he became the youngest player to score in the Copa Libertadores for Fluminense, at age 17, in the 1–1 draw with Junior.

### Manchester City

In April 2021, several media sources reported that Kayky and teammate Metinho (who signed for City's partner club Troyes) had both agreed to a move to Manchester City for a combined fee of €15 million; Kayky's deal alone would cost €10 million, with another 15 in variables. On 23 April, the agreement was officially confirmed, with the transfer set to go through in January 2022. However in August, it was announced that Kayky would join immediately instead of January. Fluminense would retain a percentage of any future sale and add-ons. On 7 January 2022, Kayky made his City debut as a substitute for Cole Palmer, in a 4–1 away win over League Two side Swindon Town in the FA Cup. On 12 February 2022, he made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Riyad Mahrez, in a 4–0 away win over Norwich City.

#### Loan to Paços de Ferreira

On 13 August 2022, Kayky signed for Paços de Ferreira on a season-long loan. He was recalled in December 2022.

#### Loan to Bahia

On 13 January 2023, Kayky signed for Brazilian club Bahia on loan for the entire 2023 season. He played 28 games for the club, recording 4 goals and 5 assists.

#### Manchester City return

Soon after his loan ended with Bahia on 31 December 2023 he returned to Manchester City reserves to rehabilitate following his knee injury.

#### Loan to Sparta Rotterdam

On 26 August 2024, Kayky signed for Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam on a season-long loan. Kayky made his debut for Sparta Rotterdam on 19 October 2024 in a 2 all draw.This was his first game in over a year since his injury.

## International career

Constantly called up to trainings with the Brazil under-15 and under-17 squads, Kayky featured in two friendlies for the under-16 side in 2019.

## Style of play

A left-footed right-sided forward, Kayky is often compared to Neymar due to his dribbling ability. He celebrates his goals by doing a moustache with his hand, as an honour to his father.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 19 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | State league | State league | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Fluminense | 2021 | Série A | 11 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 |
| Manchester City U23 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Manchester City | 2021–22 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Paços de Ferreira | 2022–23 | Primeira Liga | 8 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| Bahia (loan) | 2023 | Série A | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 28 | 4 |
| Sparta Rotterdam (loan) | 2024–25 | Eredivisie | 6 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 36 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 81 | 8 |
* ↑ Includes Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Baiano
* ↑ Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup, Taça de Portugal
* ↑ Includes EFL Cup
* ↑ Appearances in Copa Libertadores
* ↑ Appearance in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in Copa do Nordeste