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Thiago Ribeiro Cardoso (born 24 February 1986), commonly known as Thiago Ribeiro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Mineiro on loan from Santos mainly as a second striker.
Born in Pontes Gestal, São Paulo state, Thiago started his career at Rio Branco (SP). He was loaned to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux for 2004–05 season, along with Adonis Soares Pavani. On 1 August 2005 he was signed by São Paulo where he played 1½ seasons. He won Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in his second Série A season, in 2006.
On 2 January 2007 he left for Uruguayan side Rentistas, which de facto controlled by his agent. He was loaned to Al Rayyan (and bought half of his rights) and he scored a goal in 2007 AFC Champions League.
On 29 August 2008, Thiago returned to Brazil, signed a 5-year contract with Cruzeiro (but loaned from Rentistas) A investment group bought back the 50% economic rights for US$2 million for Cruzeiro.
Thiago became top-scorer of 2010 Copa Libertadores.