Caio Ramalho (born 21 January 2007) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for New York Red Bulls II of MLS Next Pro.
Career
Early career
Caio Ramalho began his youth career with Sfera Futebol Clube playing for the Under 17 and Under 20 sides. His play with Sfera caught the attention of Italian Serie A side Torino FC, which he joined on loan and featured for Torino's U-18s in the 2024 Torneo di Viareggio, where the team advanced to the quarterfinals of the competition. Leite logged two starts for a total of 170 minutes played, including a start in their 3–0 win over Lucchese Primavera U-19s in the quarterfinals.[1]
Upon returning to Brazil he played with Sfera's U-20s in the 2024 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Junior, where he made five appearances, logging a total of 423 minutes played. He made his debut with the club on 4 January 2024, in a 1–0 win over Botafogo SP U-20.[2]
New York Red Bulls II
On 28 January 2025, Caio Ramalho was signed on loan by New York Red Bulls II to compete in MLS Next Pro.[2]
Career statistics
- As of match played 12 January 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup [a] | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2025 | MLS Next Pro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Career total | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
- ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup
References
- ^ "Viareggio: il brasiliano Caio Ramalho tra gli osservati". cuoretoro.it. 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b "New York Red Bulls II Acquire Brazilian Defender Caio Ramalho Leite on Loan from Sfera Sociedade Anonima de Futebol". newyorkredbulls.com. 28 January 2025.