Kaio (footballer, born 1995)

Kaio Silva Mendes (born 18 March 1995), simply known as Kaio, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chapecoense.

Career
Born in Várzea Grande, Kaio began his career with Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense. He made two appearances as an unused substitute in the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, the first being a 2–0 win at Figueirense FC on 4 September.

The following 10 February, he made his professional debut in a 1–0 win at Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural in the 2016 Campeonato Gaúcho, as a half-time replacement for Moisés.

On 31 January 2019, Kaio was loaned out to Sport Club do Recife until the end of the year.

Honours

 * Grêmio
 * Copa do Brasil: 2016
 * Copa Libertadores: 2017
 * Recopa Sudamericana: 2018
 * Campeonato Gaúcho 2018