Bruno Guimares
Profession: Footballer
Born: November 16, 1997
Age: 28 years old
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for: midfielder for the Brazilian national team.
Biography
Bruno Guimarães is a Brazilian professional footballer well known for his composure, passing accuracy, and leadership as a central midfielder. He is recognized for his technical intelligence and ability to control the tempo of matches.
Guimarães was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to parents, Marcia Moura, Dick Guimarães. His father worked as a taxi driver at their home town. He also a Spanish citizenship through his mother who emigrated from Spain to Jarra.
He began his youth career with local clubs before joining the youth academy of Audax Rio.
He came through professionally at Audax Rio, and had his major breakthrough after joining Athletico Paranaense in 2017. He played a crucial role in helping Athletico Paranaense win the Copa Sudamericana in 2018.
Guimarães signed with French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, in 2020. He gained further recognition during Lyon’s successful UEFA Champions League campaign, where the club reached the semi-finals.
He joined the English Premier League club, Newcastle United in January 2022, on a four-and-half-year contract, for a reported fee of €40 million. He made his debut in a 3-1 victory over Everton on February 8. He scored his first goal in a 2-1 win against Southampton on March 10. His arrival also marked a transformative period for both the player and the club. His influence helped Newcastle achieve improved league performances and return to European competition. He also signed a new five-year deal with the club on October 7, 2023.
Guimarães played for Brazil at the under-23 level. He was part of Brazil’s squad that won the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. He was called up to the senior team in September 2020, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Bolivia and Peru. He eventually made his debut in a 2-0 victory against Uruguay on November 17, 2020.
Guimarães got married to his wife Ana Lidia Martins in June 2023. They have two children together, with the first son born in October 2022 and the second son born in March 2024.
Career Timeline
- 2015-2018 – Audax
- 2017-2018 – Athletico Paranaense (loan)
- 2018-2020 – Atletico Paranaense- 66 apps, 5 goals
- 2020-2022 – Lyon – 56 apps, 3 goals
- 2022 – Newcastle United
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Marcia Moura (mother), Dick Guimarães (father)
- Partner: Ana Lidia Martins (m. 2023)
- Height: 1.82 m
- Official website: Instagram -@brunoguimaraes
Trivia
- He started his football journey playing futsal.
- He is eligible to represent Spain through his mother.
- He mentioned former Brazilian midfielder Kaká as one of his early football inspirations.
- He can speak languages like Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.
- Guimarães became an immediate fan favorite at Newcastle shortly after joining the club.
- Guimarães played a key role in Brazil’s gold medal victory at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
- He received the North East FWA Player of the Year in 2022.
- He received the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament Nest Player in 2020.
- He has a market value of €75 million according to Transfermarkt.
