Natanael (footballer, born 2002)

Natanael
	Natanael playing for Coritiba in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Natanael Moreira Milouski
Date of birth	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
2020–2024	Coritiba
2025–	Atlético Mineiro
	*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

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

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

Coritiba

Campeonato Paranaense: 2022

References

^ "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.

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[CP-9] Appearances in the Campeonato Paranaense

[1] "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.

[2] "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.

[3] "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.

[4] "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.

[5] "Coritiba renova com Natanael" [Coritiba renew with Natanael] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba FBC. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.

[6] "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.

[7] "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.

[8] Natanael at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 January 2020.

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