Ailton (footballer, born 1995)
Ailton Ferreira Silva, commonly known as Ailton, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Amazonas.
Career
Fluminense
Having started his career with Brazilian side Fluminense, he made his league debut for the club against Grêmio on 12 October 2013.Neftçi
Ailton moved to Azerbaijan Premier League side Neftchi Baku on a season-long loan deal in June 2015. He made his league debut for the club against Kapaz on 9 August 2015. Ailton scored his first league goal for the club against Qarabağ on 16 April 2016, scoring in the 74th minute.Estoril
The following season, Ailton moved to Portuguese Primeira Liga side Estoril on a season-long loan deal. He made his league debut against Rio Ave on 1 October 2016. Ailton scored his first goal for the club in the Taça de Portugal, scoring against Cova Piedade on 19 November 2016, scoring in the 21st minute.VfB Stuttgart
In July 2017, Ailton joined VfB Stuttgart and agreed to a four-year-contract. The transfer fee paid to Estoril was reported as close to €1 million.Ailton made his league debut for the club against Hertha BSC on 19 August 2017.
Second spell at Estoril
On 25 January 2018, Ailton was loaned out to Estoril until the end of the season. During his second spell at the club, he made his league debut against Tondela on 30 January 2018.SC Braga
For the 2018–19 season he was loaned out to Braga. Ailton made his league debut for the club against C.D. Nacional on 18 January 2019.He also made an appearance for S.C. Braga B, making his debut for the club against Académica on 11 November 2018.