Guilherme (footballer, born 1995)
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2017}}
{{Portuguese name|Vieira|dos Santos}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Guilherme
| image = Sulamericana CUP 2023 Semifinal - Corinthians x Fortaleza-CE (53554634671).jpg
| caption = Guilherme playing for Fortaleza in 2023
| fullname = Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|4|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = São Paulo, Brazil
| height = 1.78 m
| position = Left winger
| currentclub = Santos
| clubnumber = 11
| youthyears1 = 2012–2014 | youthclubs1 = {{ill|Cotia Futebol Clube|lt=Cotia|pt}}
| youthyears2 = 2014–2015 | youthclubs2 = Grêmio
| years1 = 2016–2020 | clubs1 = Grêmio | caps1 = 17 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2015–2016 | clubs2 = → São José-RS (loan) | caps2 = 13 | goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2017 | clubs3 = → Botafogo (loan) | caps3 = 32 | goals3 = 4
| years4 = 2018 | clubs4 = → Chapecoense (loan) | caps4 = 10 | goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2018 | clubs5 = → Coritiba (loan) | caps5 = 13 | goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2019–2020 | clubs6 = → Sport Recife (loan) | caps6 = 49 | goals6 = 21
| years7 = 2020–2022 | clubs7 = Al-Faisaly | caps7 = 59 | goals7 = 15
| years8 = 2022 | clubs8 = Al-Dhafra | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 5
| years9 = 2022–2023 | clubs9 = Grêmio | caps9 = 19 | goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2023 | clubs10 = → Fortaleza (loan) | caps10 = 31 | goals10 = 3
| years11 = 2024– | clubs11 = Santos | caps11 = 66 | goals11 = 23
| club-update = 14:06, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
}}
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos (born 13 April 1995), simply known as Guilherme, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Santos.
Career
=Grêmio=
Guilherme was born in São Paulo, and joined Grêmio's youth setup in May 2014, from {{ill|Cotia Futebol Clube|lt=Cotia|pt}}, after a trial period.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/6565927/artilheiro-da-serie-b-revela-que-recebeu-propostas-de-times-do-brasil-e-conta-por-que-trocou-o-gremio-pela-arabia|title=Artilheiro da Série B revela que recebeu propostas de times do Brasil e conta por que trocou o Grêmio pela Arábia|trans-title=Top scorer of the Série B reveals that he received offers from Brazilian clubs and explains why he changed Grêmio for Saudi Arabia|publisher=ESPN Brasil|language=pt-BR|date=27 January 2020|accessdate=28 December 2023}} In 2015, he moved on loan to São José-RS until the end of the year; after helping in their Copa Sul-Fronteira and Super Copa Gaúcha titles, his loan was extended for the 2016 Campeonato Gaúcho.{{cite web|url=https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/esportes/gremio/noticia/2016/08/elogiado-por-roger-atacante-guilherme-pode-ser-a-novidade-do-gremio-contra-o-corinthians-7185964.html|title=Elogiado por Roger, atacante Guilherme pode ser a novidade do Grêmio contra o Corinthians|trans-title=Praised by Roger, forward Guilherme may be the news of Grêmio against Corinthians|publisher=Gaúcha ZH|language=pt-BR|date=7 August 2016|accessdate=28 December 2023}}
Back to the Tricolor in May 2016, Guilherme made his first team – and Série A – debut on 29 June, coming on as a late substitute for Everton in a 3–2 home win over Santos.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com.br/noticia/609874_gremio-marca-no-fim-derrota-o-santos-e-volta-ao-g-4-do-brasileiro|title=Grêmio marca no fim, derrota o Santos e volta ao G-4 do Brasileiro|trans-title=Grêmio score in the end, defeat Santos and come back to the Brasileiro's G-4|publisher=ESPN Brasil|language=pt-BR|date=29 June 2016|accessdate=28 December 2023}}
==Loans==
On 19 January 2017, Guilherme was loaned to fellow top tier side Botafogo until December.{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/botafogo/guilherme-assina-com-chega-nesta-quinta-noite.html|title=Guilherme assina com o Botafogo e chega ao ES nesta quinta à noite|trans-title=Guilherme signs with Botafogo and arrives in the ES this Thursday night|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=19 January 2017|accessdate=28 December 2023}} Despite not being a regular starter, he became an ever-present figure during the year as his side finished 10th.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/libertadores/noticia/guilherme-pouco-espaco-no-gremio-mais-escalado-no-bota-surpreendi-muita-gente.ghtml|title=Guilherme, pouco espaço no Grêmio, mais escalado no Bota: 'Surpreendi muita gente'|trans-title=Guilherme, little space at Grêmio, most played at Bota: 'I have surprised a lot of people'|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=12 September 2017|accessdate=28 December 2023}}
On 4 January 2018, Guilherme moved to Chapecoense also in the first division, again on loan.{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2018/01/04/chape-acerta-emprestimo-de-meia-atacante-guilherme-do-gremio.htm|title=Chape acerta empréstimo de meia-atacante Guilherme, do Grêmio|trans-title=Chape agree loan of attacking midfielder Guilherme, from Grêmio|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=4 January 2018|accessdate=28 December 2023}} A regular starter in the Campeonato Catarinense, he lost his starting spot in the Série A, and moved to Série B side Coritiba on 13 August, also in a temporary deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.coritiba.com.br/artigo/33686/coritiba_confirma_guilherme|title=Coritiba confirma Guilherme|trans-title=Coritiba confirm Guilherme|publisher=Coritiba FBC|language=pt-BR|date=13 August 2018|accessdate=28 December 2023}}
On 17 January 2019, still owned by Grêmio, Guilherme was presented at Sport Recife.{{cite web|url=https://sportrecife.com.br/futebol/atacante-guilherme-e-mais-um-novo-reforco-do-leao/|title=Atacante Guilherme é mais um novo reforço do Leão|trans-title=Forward Guilherme is another addition of the Leão|publisher=Sport Club do Recife|language=pt-BR|date=17 January 2019|accessdate=28 December 2023}} He was a key unit in the club's promotion to the top tier, scoring 17 goals and ending the tournament as top scorer.
=Al-Faisaly=
On 8 January 2020, Guilherme moved abroad after being transferred to Saudi club Al-Faisaly.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/rs/futebol/noticia/gremio-acerta-venda-de-guilherme-artilheiro-da-serie-b-pelo-sport-para-arabia-saudita.ghtml|title=Grêmio acerta venda de Guilherme, artilheiro da Série B pelo Sport, para Arábia Saudita|trans-title=Grêmio agree transfer of Guilherme, top scorer of the Série B for Sport, to the Saudi Arabia|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=8 January 2020|accessdate=28 December 2023}} An immediate starter, he scored his first goals for the club on 7 March, netting a brace in a 3–2 home win over Al Nassr.{{cite web|url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/lance/guilherme-faz-dois-gols-contra-atual-campeao-da-arabia-e-vibra-nao-poderia-ser-mais-especial,417782a6c46de21ef40fdfc60ce8efdfjpqqsoyc.html|title=Guilherme faz dois gols contra atual campeão da Arábia e vibra: 'Não poderia ser mais especial'|trans-title=Guilherme scores two goals against current champions of Saudi Arabia and celebrates: 'It could not be more special'|publisher=Terra|language=pt-BR|date=10 March 2020|accessdate=28 December 2023}}
Guilherme also helped the club to win the 2020–21 King Cup, the club's first-ever major title.
=Al-Dhafra=
On 20 January 2022, Guilherme joined UAE Pro League side Al-Dhafra, joining compatriots Lucas Cândido and head coach Rogério Micale.{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/futebol-internacional/apos-fazer-historia-no-faisaly-guilherme-troca-arabia-por-emirados.html|title=Após fazer história no Faisaly, Guilherme troca Arábia por Emirados|trans-title=After making history at Faisaly, Guilherme changes Saudi Arabia for United Arab Emirates|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=20 January 2022|accessdate=28 December 2023}} He scored five times in only 13 league appearances for the club, as they narrowly avoided relegation.
=Grêmio return=
On 5 July 2022, Guilherme returned to his first club Grêmio on a contract until December 2024.{{cite web|url=https://gremio.net/noticias/detalhes/25404/gremio-|title=Grêmio anuncia o atacante Guilherme como novo reforço para o restante da temporada|trans-title=Grêmio announce forward Guilherme as new addition for the remainder of the season|publisher=Grêmio FBPA|language=pt-BR|date=5 July 2022|accessdate=28 December 2023}} He contributed with one goal in 18 appearances as the side returned to the first division at first attempt.
==Loan to Fortaleza==
File:Sulamericana CUP 2023 Semifinal - Corinthians x Fortaleza-CE - Guilherme (cropped).jpg in 2023]]
On 9 February 2023, after losing space at Grêmio, Guilherme was loaned to Fortaleza in the top tier, until December.{{cite web|url=https://fortaleza1918.com.br/fortaleza-acerta-a-contratacao-do-atacante-guilherme/|title=Fortaleza acerta a contratação do atacante Guilherme|trans-title=Fortaleza sign forward Guilherme|publisher=Fortaleza EC|language=pt-BR|date=9 February 2023|accessdate=28 December 2023}} He was the club's top goalscorer in their 2023 Copa Sudamericana run, as they lost the final to LDU Quito.
=Santos=
On 31 December 2023, Guilherme was announced at Santos in the second division, on a three-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/atacante-guilherme-augusto-e-o-11o-reforco-do-santos-fc-para-a-proxima-temporada/|title=Guilherme Augusto é o 11º reforço do Santos FC para a próxima temporada|trans-title=Guilherme Augusto is the 11th addition of Santos FC for the following season|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt-BR|date=31 December 2023|accessdate=31 December 2023}} He made his debut for the club the following 20 January, starting in a 1–0 away win over Botafogo-SP.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/sp/ribeirao-preto-e-regiao/futebol/campeonato-paulista/jogo/20-01-2024/botafogo-sp-santos.ghtml|title=Recomeço: Santos vence Botafogo-SP na estreia do Paulistão com golaço de Otero|trans-title=Fresh start: Santos defeat Botafogo-SP on Paulistão debut with a great goal from Otero|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=20 January 2024|accessdate=22 January 2024}}
Guilherme scored his first goals for Peixe on 4 February 2024, netting a brace in a 2–0 home win over Guarani.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/2024/02/04/guilherme-revela-alivio-apos-marcar-pelo-santos-buscava-esse-gol.ghtml|title=Guilherme revela alívio após marcar pelo Santos: "Buscava esse gol"|trans-title=Guilherme reveals relief after scoring for Santos: "I was seeking this goal"|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=4 February 2024|accessdate=6 February 2024}} He finished the year with 13 goals, being the club's top scorer as they returned to the top tier.
Guilherme started the 2025 season by scoring seven goals in his first six matches; on 1 February, he scored a brace in a 3–1 win over São Paulo, with one of his goals being the club's 13,000 goal in their history.{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2025/02/01/gol-13-mil-da-historia-do-santos.htm|title=Guilherme faz o gol 13 mil da história do Santos no jogo contra o São Paulo|trans-title=Guilherme scores the goal 13,000 of Santos' history in the match against São Paulo|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=1 February 2025|accessdate=2 February 2025}}
Career statistics
{{updated|28 April 2025}}{{Soccerway|guilherme-augusto-vieira-dos-santos/434106|Guilherme|accessdate=2 January 2017}}
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| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|State league{{efn|Includes Campeonato Gaúcho, Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Catarinense, Campeonato Pernambucano, Campeonato Cearense, Campeonato Paulista}} !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Copa do Brasil, King's Cup, UAE League Cup}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="3" valign="center"|São José-RS
|2015 |colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 20{{efn|Six appearances and three goals in Copa FGF, ten appearances and two goals in Copa Sul-Fronteira, four appearances in Super Copa Gaúcha}} | 5 | 20 | 5 | ||||
| 2016
|0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 1 | ||||
| colspan="2"|Total
!0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 5 | 33 | 6 | |||
| valign="center"|Grêmio
|2016 |17 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 19 | 0 | ||||
| valign="center"|Botafogo
|2017 |Série A |32 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4{{efn|name=COL|Appearances in Copa Libertadores}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 50 | 6 | ||
| valign="center"|Chapecoense
|2018 |Série A |10 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2{{efn|name=COL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 6 | ||
| valign="center"|Coritiba
|2018 |13 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 2 | |||||
| valign="center"|Sport Recife
|2019 |Série B |35 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 49 | 21 | |||
| rowspan="4" valign="center"|Al–Faisaly
|rowspan="3"|Saudi Pro League |17 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 5 | |||||
| 2020–21
|29 | 8 | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 32 | 8 | ||||
| 2021–22
|13 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1{{efn|Appearance in Saudi Super Cup}} | 0 | 15 | 2 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!59 | 15 | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 15 | ||
| valign="center"|Al-Dhafra
|13 | 5 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 5 | ||||
| rowspan="3" valign="center"|Grêmio
|2022 |Série B |18 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 1 | |||||
| 2023
|Série A |0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 19 | 1 | |||
| valign="center"|Fortaleza
|2023 |Série A |30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15{{efn|Four appearances and two goals in Copa Libertadores, eleven appearances and four goals in Copa Sudamericana}} | 6 | 3{{efn|Appearance in Copa do Nordeste}} | 0 | 52 | 10 | |
| rowspan="3" valign="center"|Santos
|2024 |Série B |31 | 10 | 15 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 46 | 13 | ||||
| 2025
|Série A |6 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 10 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!37 | 10 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 66 | 23 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!264 | 58 | 80 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 409 | 95 |
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Honours
São José-RS
- Copa Sul-Fronteira: 2015
- Super Copa Gaúcha: 2015
Grêmio
Al-Faisaly
Fortaleza
Santos
Individual
- 2019 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B top scorer: 17 goals
- 2025 Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 10 goals
- Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2024,{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/2024/04/08/vice-santos-domina-a-selecao-do-campeonato-paulista-abel-do-palmeiras-e-o-melhor-tecnico.ghtml|title=Vice, Santos domina a seleção do Campeonato Paulista; Abel, do Palmeiras, é o melhor técnico|trans-title=Runners-up, Santos dominate the Campeonato Paulista Best XI; Abel, from Palmeiras, is the best head coach|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=8 April 2024|accessdate=9 April 2024}} 2025{{cite web|url=https://www.lance.com.br/campeonato-paulista/corinthians-domina-selecao-do-paulistao-2025-veja-o-time.html|title=Corinthians domina seleção do Paulistão 2025; veja o time|trans-title=Corinthians dominate 2025 Paulistão team of the year; check out team|publisher=Lance!|language=pt-BR|date=28 March 2025|accessdate=30 March 2025}}
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Santos FC squad}}
{{Campeonato Brasileiro Série B top scorers}}
{{Campeonato Paulista top scorers}}
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