Derick (footballer)

Derick Fernando da Silva (born 16 May 2002), simply known as Derick, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Santos.

Club career
Born in Santos, São Paulo, Derick joined Santos' youth setup in March 2015, from Sumaré. On 4 October 2018, he signed his first professional contract after agreeing to a three-year deal.

On 8 September 2020, as starters Lucas Veríssimo and Luan Peres were suspended and immediate backup Luiz Felipe was injured, Derick was called up to the first team for a Série A match against Atlético Mineiro. He made his professional debut the following day, coming on as a second-half substitute for Madson in the 3–1 success at the Vila Belmiro.

On 27 April 2021, Derick renewed his contract with Santos until March 2026. However, he spent that season and the following two years appearing almost exclusively with the under-20 squad.

On 10 April 2023, Derick was loaned to Série C side Pouso Alegre until the end of the year.

International career
Derick was called up to Brazil under-15s for the 2017 Nike Friendlies, playing in all three matches of the competition. During the 2018 season, he represented the under-17 squad in the Montaigu Tournament and in the Nike Friendlies.