Bruno Guimarães is a Brazilian midfielder. He plays for Newcastle United, where he’s also the captain, and the Brazil national team. He was born on November 16, 1997.
He started his professional career at Athletico Paranaense in Brazil. In 2020, he moved to Lyon in France, and then in 2022, he signed with Newcastle United.
Guimarães was actually eligible to represent Spain before he played for Brazil. He featured for Brazil’s under-23 team in the 2020 Pre-Olympic Tournament and was named in the squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
He got his first call-up to the senior Brazil squad in September 2020 for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru. He had been named in a Brazilian team call-up earlier in March 2020, but that was postponed because of COVID. He made his senior debut on November 17, 2020, in a 2-0 away win over Uruguay.
He was named in Brazil’s squad for the 2022 World Cup on November 7, 2022. On May 18, 2026, he was selected for Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Bruno Guimarães
Number 39 Is a Tribute to His Father’s Taxi
Bruno wears the unusual number 39 for Newcastle as a tribute to his father, Dick. He was a taxi driver in Rio de Janeiro, and 39 was his cab’s dispatch number. Bruno has worn it at every club he’s played for. He once wrote: “The number 39 gave me everything in life. It fed me, clothed me, and paid for three-hour bus rides to pursue my dream.”
Started Swimming Because He Had Pneumonia – Twice
Bruno didn’t start with a football. When he was one year old, he contracted pneumonia. Then at age three, he got it again. A doctor recommended sports, so his mother sent him to swimming school for about a year and a half. He chuckles when recalling it, saying in English: “never!”
Used to Vomit from Nerves Before Matches
As a kid, Bruno was so nervous before games that he would physically get sick. His former youth coach revealed that when Bruno was around 5 or 6, he would refuse to enter the pitch. By age 9, he still vomited before kickoff. But by under-11, everything clicked. He became so competitive that he’d refuse to be substituted.
Grew Up a Vasco da Gama Fan
Born in the São Cristóvão neighbourhood of Rio, Bruno didn’t have much choice in which club to support. He revealed: “It’s my childhood team. I couldn’t not be, I was born in São Cristóvão. Either you’re born a Vasco fan, or you’re not born at all. There’s no other way.” A fan from birth, no questions asked.
Has Spanish Citizenship Through His Grandfather
Bruno’s footballing journey almost took a different path. His grandfather immigrated from Spain to Brazil, meaning Bruno was eligible for a Spanish passport. This not only gave him Spanish citizenship but also made him a more attractive target for European clubs early in his career, as he wouldn’t count as a non-EU player. A passport that opened doors.
FAQs
Q. Which club did Bruno Guimarães start his career with?
A. Guimarães started his professional career with Athletico Paranaense.
Q. When did Bruno Guimarães join Newcastle United?
A. Guimarães joined Newcastle United in 2022.
Q. Which country was Bruno Guimarães eligible to represent?
A. Guimarães was also eligible to represent Spain.
Q. When did Bruno Guimarães make his Brazil debut?
A. Guimarães made his senior debut on November 17, 2020.
Q. Which World Cups has Bruno Guimarães been selected for?
A. Guimarães was selected for the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.
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