The University of Cluj announced on Saturday the signing of Talison Kelven, a centre-back who has made 99 appearances in Brazil’s top two leagues.

Players of the “University of Cluj” team.Photo: Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Talisson Kelven, the new defender of the University of Cluj

The Brazilian (25 years old) was brought up by Coritiba, the team for whom he made his debut in the Brazilian first league at the age of 19. In total, he made 29 appearances in Brasilia for Coritiba and Juventude.

In the following seasons, Talison Kelven played on loan for second-tier teams such as Guarani, Clube de Regatas Brasil or Inter Limeira.

A good run at Esporte Clube Vitoria gave him the chance to move to Juventud, marking a return to the top tier of Brazilian football. In a Juventude shirt, he was a regular in 18 matches of the Brasileiro 2022 season.

Kelven had a great year with Mirassol before signing for the University of Cluj. He played 27 matches in Serie B, 22 of them as a full player. He also scored 3 goals and provided a decisive assist, notes the Transylvanian group.

The University of Cluj is in 8th place in the Superliga ranking, just one point behind Sepsi and Farul (5th-6th place, playoffs).