| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Caio Canedo Corrêa |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| Jersey Number | # 11 (United Arab Emirates) # 17 (Al Wasl) |
| Club(s) | Youth Career • Volta Redonda (2007-2009) • São Paulo (Loan, 2008) • Botafogo (Loan, 2009) Senior Career • Volta Redonda (2008-2009) • Botafogo (2010-2012) • Figueirense (Loan, 2012) • Internacional (2013-2015) • Vitória (Loan, 2014) • Al Wasl (Loan, 2014-2015) • Al Ain (2019-2023) Al Wasl (2023-2025) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 August 1990 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 35 Years |
| Birthplace | Volta Redonda, Brazil |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Hometown | Volta Redonda, Brazil |
| Hobby | Travelling |
| Tattoo(s) | • On Left Wrist  • Below Left Ear  • Below Right Ear  • On Right Hand  • On Chest  |
| Social Media | |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Laryssa Rocha |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Laryssa Rocha |
| Children | Son- 1 Daughter- 1  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Caio Canedo
- He started playing football at Nantucket High School in the United States.
- In 2007, at the age of 16, he joined Volta Redonda and played until 2009.
- In 2008, he played with São Paulo FC on loan.
- On 15 February 2009, he made his senior debut for Volta Redonda against Mesquita.
- Thereafter, he scored his first goal for the team in the 35th minute against Duque de Caxias.
- In 2009, he played for Botafogo on loan.
- In 2010, he joined Botafogo and made 101 appearances for the team.
- His debut match in Botafogo was against Macaé, and he scored his first goal for the team against America RJ.
- Thereafter, he became a fan favourite at Botafogo.
- In 2012, he played for Figueirense on loan.
- On 20 May 2012, he scored against Clube Náutico Capibaribe in the 90th + 4th minute.
- In 2013, he joined Internacional and played until 2015. He made 37 appearances for the team.
- On 3 March 2013, his debut match was against Esporti. On 31 March, he was able to score his first goal for the team in the 45th minute.
- In 2014, he shifted to the football club Vitoria on loan and appeared and made 18 league appearances for the team.
- On 27 April 2014, he made his debut with the team against Athletico Paranaense.
- In 2014, he joined Al Wasl on loan. His debut match with the team was against Shabab Al Ahli.
- On 5 October 2014, he scored his first goal for the team against Kalba.
- In 2015, he received his East Timorese passport, without having any means of eligibility such as family connection or residency.
- In 2019, he joined Al Ain and made 70 appearances for the team.
- He was selected for the United States U20 by Thomas Rongen, but couldn’t play for the team because of a lack of a green card.
- In January 2020, he got the Emirati citizenship and played for the United Arab Emitates team, after which he competed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.
- On 4 January 2024, he was selected to play for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
- During the 2023-2024 season, he helped Al Wasl FC win the UAE Pro League and the President’s Cup.
Ciao Canedo holding the UAE Pro League shield (2024)
- On 18 January 2025, he helped Al Wasl win the Qatar-UAE Super Shield against Al Sadd with a score of 1-0.
- He maintains his fitness by working out at the gym.
Caio Canedo working out at the gym
