Hulk (footballer)

Born in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Hulk started playing professionally with Esporte Clube Vitória in Salvador, Bahia, where he signed his first professional contract with the club at age 16.{{cite web|url=https://www.frontale.co.jp/f_spot/pickup/2005/vol_09.html|title=F-スポット - ピックアッププレイヤー : KAWASAKI FRONTALE|website=Kawasaki Frontale|language=ja|access-date=22 October 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080312180831/https://www.frontale.co.jp/f_spot/pickup/2005/vol_09.html|archive-date=12 March 2008|url-status=live}} While progressing through the Esporte Clube Vitória's youth system, Hulk played in a left winger, midfielder, forward and fullback. Hulk then went on loan to Japan to play for Kawasaki Frontale after catching the eye of a representative from Kawasaki Frontale.{{cite press release|url=http://www.frontale.co.jp/info/2005/0210_1.html|script-title=ja:フッキ選手獲得のお知らせ|date=10 February 2005|access-date=7 November 2017|publisher=Kawasaki Frontale|language=ja|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725215908/http://www.frontale.co.jp/info/2005/0210_1.html|archive-date=25 July 2012|url-status=live}} Despite having been purchased on 15 January 2006,{{cite press release|url=http://www.frontale.co.jp/info/2006/0115_1.html|script-title=ja:フッキ選手移籍のお知らせ|date=15 January 2006|access-date=7 November 2017|publisher=Kawasaki Frontale|language=ja|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726031433/http://www.frontale.co.jp/info/2006/0115_1.html|archive-date=26 July 2012|url-status=live}} Hulk was loaned to second division Consadole Sapporo, effective on 1 February, where he played all the 2006 season and scored 25 goals, one less than the top scorer.

In 2007, he was loaned again to a second division team, Tokyo Verdy,{{cite press release|url=http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2007/20070109.html|script-title=ja:フッキ選手期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ(1/9)|date=9 January 2007|access-date=7 November 2017|publisher=Tokyo Verdy|language=ja|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107112943/http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2007/20070109.html|url-status=dead}} where he was even more effective, scoring 37 goals in 42 matches and being the top goal scorer of the season. He briefly returned{{cite press release|url=http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2007/20071219.html|script-title=ja:フッキ選手期限付き移籍期間満了のお知らせ|date=19 December 2007|access-date=7 November 2017|publisher=Tokyo Verdy|language=ja|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107164930/http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2007/20071219.html|url-status=dead}} to Kawasaki in 2008 and rejoined Verdy{{cite press release|url=http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2008/20080402-3.html|script-title=ja:フッキ選手加入のお知らせ(4/2)|date=2 April 2008|access-date=7 November 2017|publisher=Tokyo Verdy|language=ja|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107164932/http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2008/20080402-3.html|url-status=dead}} after only 18 matches.

After Hulk's stay in Japan, he moved to Portugal to join defending champions Porto,{{cite press release|url=http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2008/20080727.html|script-title=ja:フッキ選手移籍のお知らせ(7/27)|date=27 July 2008|access-date=7 November 2017|publisher=Tokyo Verdy|language=ja|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107112256/http://www.verdy.co.jp/topics/topteam-news/topteam-news-2008/20080727.html|url-status=dead}} who purchased 50% of his playing rights for €5.5 million from Uruguayan side Rentistas,{{cite news|url=http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/pdf/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/Hulk25jul08.pdf |title=Comunicado |trans-title=Announcement |date=25 July 2008 |publisher=FC Porto |language=pt |access-date=25 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100813153458/http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/pdf/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/Hulk25jul08.pdf |archive-date=13 August 2010 }} with the transfer fee being received by an unnamed investor.

When Moroccan teammate Tarik Sektioui suffered an injury, Hulk was given an opportunity to play forward and scored his first official domestic league goal for Porto in a 2–0 home win against C.F. Os Belenenses, later adding against F.C. Paços de Ferreira (same venue and result), both as a second-half substitute. As the season advanced, he became an undisputed starter, forming an attacking trio with Cristian Rodríguez and Lisandro López, with the trio often shifting positions. After some stellar performances in the season's UEFA Champions League, he was elected as one of the Top 10 Rising Stars by UEFA.com.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01d7-0e7102fdaa10-84fb257104bb-1000--top-ten-rising-stars/|title=Top ten rising stars|publisher=UEFA|date=9 March 2009|access-date=13 April 2009}} In late August 2009, he extended his contract to June 2014, with a buy-out clause increased to €100 million.{{cite news|url=http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/RenovacaoHulk21082009.pdf |title=Comunicado |trans-title=Announcement |publisher=FC Porto |language=pt |date=21 August 2009 |access-date=18 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231203659/http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/RenovacaoHulk21082009.pdf |archive-date=31 December 2010 }}

In the 2009–10 season, Hulk established as an automatic first-choice. However, following a tunnel brawl during the league loss against S.L. Benfica (1–0) on 20 December 2009, he received a four-month ban (if the disciplinary hearing upheld the ban, he faced up to three years on the sidelines), only for the domestic competitions, as did his teammate Cristian Săpunaru.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/91/portugal/2010/02/20/1799179/porto-star-hulk-slapped-with-four-month-domestic-ban|title=FINISHED: Porto Star Hulk Slapped With Four-Month Domestic Ban | Goal.com|publisher=Goal}} The ban was later reduced to four matches, and the player returned to league action on 28 March 2010 after missing 3 months and 18 matches, scoring in a 3–0 win at Belenenses.{{cite web |date=28 March 2010 |title=FC Porto vence Belenenses (0-3) com presença de Hulk em todos os golos |trans-title=FC Porto beats Belenenses (0-3) with Hulk involved in all the goals. |url=https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/2010-03-28-fc-porto-vence-belenenses-0-3-com-presenca-de-hulk-em-todos-os-golos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211130014435/https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/2010-03-28-fc-porto-vence-belenenses-0-3-com-presenca-de-hulk-em-todos-os-golos |archive-date=30 November 2021 |access-date=30 November 2021 |website=SIC Notícias |language=Portuguese}} One week later, he also scored in a 4–1 home victory over C.S. Marítimo.{{cite web |last1=Alvarenga |first1=Vítor Hugo |date=3 April 2010 |title=F.C. Porto-Marítimo, 4-1 (crónica) |trans-title=F.C. Porto-Marítimo, 4-1 (match report) |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/f-c-porto-maritimo-4-1-cronica |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211130015503/https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/f-c-porto-maritimo-4-1-cronica |archive-date=30 November 2021 |access-date=30 November 2021 |website=Mais Futebol |publisher=IOL |language=Portuguese}} With six less matches played than the previous season, he ended with five league goals.

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Hulk started the 2010–11 season scoring 16 times in his first 16 official matches, including a hat-trick against K.R.C. Genk in the UEFA Europa League play-off stage, on 26 August 2010 (4–2 home win, 7–2 on aggregate).[http://www.goal.com/en/match/50295/porto-vs-krc-genk/report Porto 4–2 Genk (7–2 Agg.): Hulk hits hat-trick for dominant Dragons]; Goal.com, 26 August 2010 From September to January, he won the Portuguese Championship Player of the Month, making him the only player to have won the award six times. On 7 November 2010, he scored the last two goals as Porto trounced Benfica 5–0 at home, creating a ten-point difference between the two teams,{{cite news|url=http://portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/18221-avb-victory-has-special-taste-for-us |title=Andre Villas-Boas: "This victory has a special taste for us" |publisher=PortuGOAL |date=8 November 2010 |access-date=24 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825002623/http://portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/18221-avb-victory-has-special-taste-for-us |archive-date=25 August 2011 }} with the northerners leading the league, and eventually winning it, with the player leading the goalscoring charts.

On 13 May 2011, Porto paid €13.5 million to Rentistas for another 40% of Hulk's playing rights, bringing their total stake to 85% (Porto sold back 5% after renewing his contract in 2009), with the player signing a new contract valid until 2016 and with a buy-out clause of €100 million.[http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/Compra40Hulk13052011.pdf Comunicado (Announcement)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523092305/http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/Compra40Hulk13052011.pdf |date=23 May 2012 }}; Porto's official website, 13 May 2011 (Portuguese){{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_6937239,00.html|title=Porto rule out Hulk sale|publisher=Sky Sports|first=Francisco|last=Acedo|date=17 May 2011|access-date=18 May 2011}} He finished the season with 36 goals in 53 official matches, with his team winning four major titles, including a league/cup double.

On 7 April 2012, Hulk scored the solitary goal as Porto defeated S.C. Braga away to go four points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga table.[http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/32717-hulk-fires-porto-to-crucial-win Hulk fires Porto to crucial win] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203023711/http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/32717-hulk-fires-porto-to-crucial-win |date=3 February 2014 }}; PortuGOAL, 7 April 2012 He scored six goals in the following three matches, including a brace in a 2–0 home defeat of Sporting CP,[http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/33319-porto-2-0-sporting Porto 2–0 Sporting] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203022203/http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-liga-sagres-news/33319-porto-2-0-sporting |date=3 February 2014 }}; PortuGOAL, 5 May 2012 and finished the 2011–12 season with 16 league goals as his team won another national championship. In May 2012, he was voted the Player of the Month for April for a record sixth time,[http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=754725 Hulk eleito jogador do mês (Hulk voted player of the month)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510090133/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=754725 |date=10 May 2012 }}; Record, 2 May 2012 (Portuguese) and he added 11 assists, a competition best.

On 17 February 2014, Hulk was ordered to pay a €45,000 fine for assaulting two stewards at the Estádio da Luz.{{cite web |url=https://expresso.sapo.pt/futebolistas-do-fc-porto-condenados-no-caso-do-tunel-da-luz=f856447 |title=Futebolistas do FC Porto condenados no caso do túnel da Luz |language=pt |trans-title=FC Porto footballers condemned in tunnel of light case |date=17 February 2014 |publisher=Expresso |access-date=15 September 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924030314/http://expresso.sapo.pt/futebolistas-do-fc-porto-condenados-no-caso-do-tunel-da-luz=f856447 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=https://relvado.sapo.pt/porto/fc-porto-jogadores-condenados-no-caso-tunel-luz-492364 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915184431/http://relvado.sapo.pt/porto/fc-porto-jogadores-condenados-no-caso-tunel-luz-492364 |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 September 2014 |title=FC Porto: jogadores condenados no caso do "túnel da Luz" |language=pt |trans-title=FC Porto: players condemned in the "tunnel of Light" case |date=17 February 2014 |publisher=Sapo |access-date=15 September 2014 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.ionline.pt/artigos/desporto/futebolistas-condenados-indemnizar-stewards-no-caso-tunel-da-luz |title=Túnel da Luz. Futebolistas condenados a indemnizar "stewards" |language=pt |trans-title=Tunnel of Luz. Footballers condemned to indemnify stewards |date=17 February 2014 |publisher=iOnline |access-date=15 September 2014 |archive-date=16 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916003645/http://www.ionline.pt/artigos/desporto/futebolistas-condenados-indemnizar-stewards-no-caso-tunel-da-luz |url-status=dead }}

On 3 September 2012, Hulk completed a transfer of €60 million, with Porto receiving €40 million,{{#tag:ref|Based on Porto did not have obligation to pay for third parties ownership (15%), agent fee (€8M) and solidarity contribution (5%), total for €20 million{{cite web|url=https://relvado.sapo.pt/mercado/transferencias/oficial-hulk-troca-fc-porto-por-zenit-438351 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905161952/http://relvado.sapo.pt/mercado/transferencias/oficial-hulk-troca-fc-porto-por-zenit-438351 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 September 2012 |title=OFICIAL: Hulk troca FC Porto por Zenit |date=3 September 2012 |access-date=15 February 2013 |work=Relvado |first=Luís Miguel |last=Nunes |language=pt }}|name = 60M|group = fn}} to Russian Premier League club FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, reuniting with former Porto teammate Bruno Alves.[http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/VendaHulk03092012.pdf Comunicado (Announcement)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314091401/http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/VendaHulk03092012.pdf |date=14 March 2013 }}; Porto's official website, 3 September 2012 (Portuguese) This transfer fee caused a lot of debate and a great stir since Mitrofanov, General director from Zenit denied publicly.{{cite news|url=http://en.fc-zenit.ru/main/news/56047.html|title=Maxim Mitrofanov: "We're going to pay 40 million for Hulk"|date=5 September 2012|access-date=15 February 2013|first1=Samuel|last1=Avakyan|last2=Championat.com|publisher=FC Zenit}} Russian media R-Sport even claimed that Mitrofanov had shown the media the sales contract and the fee on the contract was €40 million and not €60 million.{{Cite news |date=2012-09-03 |title=Zenit St Petersburg spend £64m to sign Hulk and Witsel |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19471132 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} However, Porto also confirmed in its unaudited quarterly report in Q1 2012–13 that the club did not pay for third parties ownership (15%), agent fee nor solidarity contribution (5%), which all normally included in the transfer fee, as in the case of Radamel Falcao.[http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/RelatoriosContas/RCConsolidado1T12.pdf quarterly report on 30 September 2012] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923002242/http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/RelatoriosContas/RCConsolidado1T12.pdf |date=23 September 2013 }} FC Porto official site (Portuguese) Hulk scored his first goal for his new club in only his second league match, against FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, finding the net with a trademark shot from outside the box in a 2–2 away draw.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/679?cc=5901|title=Zenit's $130m dilemma|publisher=ESPN FC|date=24 September 2012|access-date=24 September 2012|archive-date=6 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006073307/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/679?cc=5901|url-status=dead}}

In the second half of September, media speculation reported that teammates Igor Denisov and Aleksandr Kerzhakov were unsatisfied with Hulk's wage, and that they demanded renegotiation of their contracts. As a result, they were sent to the youth squad.{{cite web|url=http://en.fc-zenit.ru/main/news/56135.html|title=Igor Denisov sent to Zenit's youth squad|publisher=Zenit Football Club|date=23 September 2012|access-date=26 September 2012}} Denisov replied in an interview with Sport Express stating that his stand-off with club management was over "the proper organisation of the team. And respect for the Russian players which Zenit has always relied upon". A few days after the feud, he scored and assisted in a 2–1 win against FC Baltika Kaliningrad for the fifth round of the Russian Cup. A few weeks later, he scored his first Champions League goal for Zenit and provided an assist in a 3–2 loss against A.C. Milan in the second matchday of group stage.

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After falling out with head coach Luciano Spalletti, Hulk declared he was seeking to leave the club in January. However, FIFA regulations ban players from playing for more than two clubs in a season, forcing him to stay in Russia at least until June 2013.{{cite web |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1252304?cc=5901 |title=Hulk has no hope of leaving Zenit in Jan |publisher=ESPNFC |date=5 December 2012 |access-date=5 December 2012 |archive-date=9 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209051056/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1252304?cc=5901 |url-status=dead }} Eventually, he revealed he made amends with the club's management and that things have been resolved.{{cite news|title=Hulk: I have resolved my differences with Zenit|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2931/go-global/2012/12/07/3586716/hulk-i-have-resolved-my-differences-with-zenit|publisher=Goal|date=7 December 2012|access-date=5 June 2013}} In a 3–1 loss against the Ukrainian side of Shakhtar Donetsk, he suffered a head injury after falling under a challenge and connecting his head with a Shakhtar defender's studs in the second half. He was then taken to a local Dubai hospital.{{cite news|title=Zenit's Hulk taken to hospital after head injury|url=http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/41984_zenit_s_hulk_taken_to_hospital_after_head_injury.html|publisher=Samba Foot|date=23 January 2013|access-date=5 June 2013}} Following Zenit's third-place finish in the Champions League group stage, the club entered into the Europa League. He scored a goal in each leg of Zenit's knockout phase match to eliminate English side Liverpool from the Europa League in the round of 32 by away goals, despite losing 3–1 in the second leg.{{Cite news |last=Monaghan |first=Matt |date=2013-02-20 |title=Liverpool 3-1 Zenit St Petersburg (agg 3-3) |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21455139 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} On 4 May 2013, he scored his first hat-trick of his Zenit career and assisted a goal, in a 4–0 win over league strugglers Alania Vladikavkaz.{{cite news|title=Hulk nets hat-trick as Zenit beat Alania 4–0|url=http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/46531_hulk_nets_hat-trick_as_zenit_beat_alania_4-0.html|publisher=Samba Foot|date=5 May 2013|access-date=5 June 2013}}

On 16 February 2015, Hulk signed two-year contract extension with the club.{{Cite web |title=Hulk extends Zenit St Petersburg contract by two years until the summer of 2019 |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9718071/hulk-extends-zenit-st-petersburg-contract-by-two-years-until-the-summer-of-2019 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2015-02-16 |title=Hulk extends Zenit contract until 2019 |url=https://africa.espn.com/football/story/_/id/37403166/hulk-extends-zenit-st-petersburg-contract-2019 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hulk extends contract at Zenit St. Petersburg through 2019 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/hulk-extends-contract-at-zenit-st-petersburg-through-2019 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}} On 17 May, his free kick in a 1–1 draw at FC Ufa gave Zenit the league title with two matches to spare.{{Cite news |date=2015-05-17 |title=FC Ufa 1-1 Zenit St Petersburg |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32773155 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} Hulk was due to be an assistant at the draw for 2018 World Cup qualification in Saint Petersburg, but withdrew due to commitments with Zenit, being replaced by Alexey Smertin.{{Cite web |title=Hulk pulls out of World Cup qualifying draw in St Petersburg |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/9922875/hulk-pulls-out-of-world-cup-qualifying-draw-in-st-petersburg |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} Hulk was named by UEFA as one of the top XI players of the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League group stage.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d0451a25717-b148ea5fd020-1000--champions-league-team-of-the-group-stage/|title=UEFA Champions League – News – UEFA.com|last=UEFA|date=15 December 2015|access-date=14 June 2016}}

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On 30 June 2016, Hulk joined Chinese club Shanghai SIPG from Zenit for a reported £45 million,{{Cite news |last=Press |first=Associated |date=2016-06-30 |title=Brazil striker Hulk joins Shanghai in £320,000-a-week deal |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/30/brazil-striker-hulk-shanghai-sipg-320000-week-wages |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} an Asian football record. He would earn £320,000 per week, accumulating to £16.6 million per year. On 10 July, Hulk forced Ryan McGowan's own goal nine minutes into his debut in a 5–0 win over Henan Jianye. However, just 12 minutes later, he was stretchered off the pitch with a muscle injury.{{Cite web |date=2016-07-10 |title=Hulk marca em estreia na China, sofre lesão e rodada tem show de brasileiros |trans-title=Hulk scores on his debut in China, suffers injury, and the round features a show by Brazilians. |url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/noticia/2016/07/hulk-marca-em-estreia-na-china-sofre-lesao-e-rodada-tem-show-de-brasileiros.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=globoesporte.com |language=pt-br}}{{cite news|script-title=zh:屋漏偏逢连夜雨！胡尔克首秀进球被认定对手乌龙|trans-title=A series of unfortunate event: Hulk debut goal was corrected as own goal|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/j/2016-07-11/doc-ifxtwihp9953750.shtml

|access-date=11 July 2016|publisher=Sina|date=10 July 2016|language=zh-cn}} On 9 September, Hulk scored his first two goals for Shanghai SIPG against Beijing Guoan after a two-month injury lay-off.{{Cite web |last=Church |first=Michael |date=2016-09-10 |title=SIPG's Hulk hailed by Eriksson after brace |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37488429/shanghai-sipg-hulk-hailed-sven-goran-eriksson-netting-brace |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Hulk made a total of 145 appearances and scored a total of 77 goals across all competitions during his time in Shanghai.{{Cite web |last=Hayward |first=Ben |date=2024-08-31 |title=Footballers who played in China |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/footballers-who-played-in-china |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=fourfourtwo.com |language=en}}

On 29 January 2021, Hulk returned to Brazil and joined Atlético Mineiro on a two-year contract.{{cite news|url=https://atletico.com.br/noticias/hulk-reforca-o-ataque-atleticano|title=Hulk reforça o ataque atleticano|trans-title=Hulk reinforces Atlético's forward line|work=Clube Atlético Mineiro|date=29 January 2021|access-date=2 February 2021|language=pt-br|archive-date=23 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723171400/https://atletico.com.br/noticias/hulk-reforca-o-ataque-atleticano|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/2276-atletico-mg-vence-concorrencia-do-palmeiras-anuncia-contratacao-de-hulk-24861598|title=Atlético-MG vence concorrência do Palmeiras e anuncia a contratação de Hulk|trans-title=Atlético-MG beat competition from Palmeiras and announce the signing of Hulk|work=O Globo|date=29 January 2021|access-date=29 January 2021|language=pt-br}} He made his debut on 7 March, assisting the fourth goal for Diego Tardelli in a 4–0 Campeonato Mineiro win over Uberlândia.{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/noticias/goleada-de-lider|title=Goleada de líder|trans-title=Leader's rout|date=7 March 2021|accessdate=7 March 2021|publisher=Clube Atlético Mineiro|language=pt-br|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308194609/https://www.atletico.com.br/noticias/goleada-de-lider|url-status=dead}} On 19 March, he scored his first goal for the club, from a penalty kick, in a 3–0 win over Coimbra.{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/noticias/hulk-celebra-o-primeiro-gol-com-a-camisa-alvinegra|title=Hulk celebra o primeiro gol com a camisa alvinegra|trans-title=Hulk celebrates first goal with the black-and-white shirt|date=19 March 2021|accessdate=20 March 2021|publisher=Clube Atlético Mineiro|language=pt-br|archive-date=26 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326002901/https://www.atletico.com.br/noticias/hulk-celebra-o-primeiro-gol-com-a-camisa-alvinegra|url-status=dead}} After a tough spell in April, with six games without scoring and being relegated to the bench,{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-mg/noticia/hulk-reclama-de-falta-de-minutos-com-cuca-no-atletico-mg-desde-que-chegou-nao-joguei-tres-jogos-seguidos.ghtml|title=Hulk reclama de falta de minutos com Cuca no Atlético-MG: "Desde que chegou, não joguei três jogos seguidos"|trans-title=Hulk complains of lack of minutes under Cuca at Atlético-MG: "Since his arrival, I haven't played three consecutive games"|date=24 April 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} Hulk picked up his form in the Copa Libertadores against América de Cali and Cerro Porteño, scoring a brace in each game.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/libertadores/jogo/27-04-2021/atletico-mg-america-de-cali.ghtml|title=Com dois gols de Hulk, Atlético supera o América de Cali na Libertadores|trans-title=With two goals from Hulk, Atlético beat América de Cali in the Libertadores|date=27 April 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/libertadores/jogo/04-05-2021/atletico-mg-cerro-porteno.ghtml|title=Hulk brilha de novo, Atlético-MG goleia Cerro e se isola na ponta do Grupo H|trans-title=Hulk shines again, Atlético-MG beat Cerro and open gap as Group H leaders|date=4 May 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} On 22 May, Atlético were crowned the Campeonato Mineiro champions, and Hulk was voted by journalists into the team of the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/campeonato-mineiro/jogo/22-05-2021/atletico-mg-america-mg.ghtml|title=Atlético-MG empata com o América-MG e é campeão mineiro de 2021|trans-title=Atlético-MG draw to América-MG and are the 2021 Campeonato Mineiro champions|date=22 May 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/campeonato-mineiro/noticia/fabio-do-cruzeiro-e-eleito-o-craque-do-mineiro-atletico-mg-e-america-mg-dominam-a-selecao.ghtml|title=Fábio, do Cruzeiro, é eleito o Craque do Mineiro; Atlético-MG e América-MG dominam a seleção|trans-title=Cruzeiro's Fábio is voted the best of the Mineiro; Atlético-MG and América-MG dominate team of the tournament|date=22 May 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}

On 17 July, Hulk scored both goals in a 2–1 turnaround win over Corinthians, in the Série A.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/sp/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/17-07-2021/corinthians-atletico-mg.ghtml|title=Com dois de Hulk, Atlético-MG vira sobre Corinthians e cola na ponta do Brasileiro|trans-title=With two from Hulk, Atlético-MG beat Corinthians and approach league leaders|date=17 July 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} In the next round, he again scored twice in a 3–0 win over Bahia.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/25-07-2021/atletico-mg-bahia.ghtml|title=Hulk brilha em aniversário, Atlético-MG vence e mantém caça à liderança|trans-title=Hulk shines on his birthday, Atlético-MG win and keep up the title race|date=25 July 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} On 21 November, he became top scorer of the league after yet another brace in a 2–0 win over Juventude.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/20-11-2021/atletico-mg-juventude.ghtml|title=Atlético-MG bate o Juventude no Mineirão e já acaricia a taça do Brasileirão|trans-title=Atlético-MG beat Juventude at the Mineirão and caress the league trophy|date=20 November 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} On 2 December, when Atlético played for the league title and was 2–0 down against Bahia at the Fonte Nova arena, Hulk kick-started a comeback by scoring from a penalty; five minutes later, a brace from Keno snatched the three points that secured the 2021 Série A trophy to Galo.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/ba/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/02-12-2021/bahia-atletico-mg.ghtml|title=Soltou o grito: Atlético-MG aplica virada no Bahia na Fonte Nova e é campeão brasileiro|trans-title=Shout out: Atlético-MG beat Bahia in turnaround at the Fonte Nova and are Brazil champions|date=2 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} In the following match, a 4–3 win over Red Bull Bragantino at the Mineirão, Hulk scored his 19th goal in 35 appearances, ending the league season as top scorer.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/mg/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/05-12-2021/atletico-mg-bragantino.ghtml|title=Atlético-MG vence o Bragantino e levanta a taça de campeão do Brasileiro|trans-title=Atlético-MG beat Bragantino and lift Brazil champions' trophy|date=5 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}

Hulk appeared in all ten matches of Atlético's Copa do Brasil-winning campaign, scoring once in eight of them, including both legs of the final against Athletico Paranaense.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/copa-do-brasil/noticia/campeao-e-matador-hulk-termina-a-copa-do-brasil-com-o-titulo-e-como-o-artilheiro.ghtml|title=Campeão e matador: Hulk termina a Copa do Brasil com o título e como o artilheiro|trans-title=Champion and lethal: Hulk ends Copa do Brasil with title and as top scorer|date=15 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} He became only the second player to be top scorer in both the Série A and Copa do Brasil in a same season, repeating Gabriel Barbosa's feat in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mg.superesportes.com.br/app/noticias/especiais/galo-bicampeao-copa-do-brasil/noticias/2021/12/15/interna-galo-bicampeao-copa-do-brasil,3951995/hulk-iguala-gabigol-e-leva-artilharia-do-brasileiro-e-da-copa-do-brasil.shtml|title=Hulk iguala Gabigol e leva artilharia do Brasileiro e da Copa do Brasil|trans-title=Hulk equals Gabigol as top scorer of the Brasileiro and Copa do Brasil|date=15 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Superesportes|language=pt-br}} Hulk was the country's top scorer in 2021, with a total of 36 goals in 68 appearances, while also providing 13 assists.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/noticia/hulk-gabigol-e-ate-ze-love-veja-lista-top-25-principais-artilheiros-brasil-temporada-2021.ghtml|title=Hulk, Gabigol e até Zé Love: veja a lista com os principais artilheiros do Brasil na temporada 2021|trans-title=Hulk, Gabigol and even Zé Love: see the list of top scorers in Brazil in the 2021 season|date=21 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}} His central role in Atlético's domestic treble-winning season earned him the Bola de Ouro, Craque do Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil Golden Ball awards.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/bola-de-prata/artigo/_/id/9643215/espn-bola-de-prata-sportingbet-hulk-conquista-brasil-vira-super-heroi-fim-jejum-atletico-mg-leva-bola-de-ouro|title=ESPN Bola de Prata Sportingbet: Hulk 'conquista o Brasil', vira super-herói do fim do jejum do Atlético-MG e leva Bola de Ouro|trans-title=ESPN Bola de Prata Sportingbet: Hulk 'conquers Brazil' as super hero of Atlético's title and takes the Bola de Ouro|date=10 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/noticia/hulk-domina-premiacao-do-brasileirao-e-michael-do-flamengo-e-craque-da-galera.ghtml|title=Hulk domina premiação do Brasileirão, e Michael, do Flamengo, é Craque da Galera|trans-title=Hulk dominates Brasileirão award night, and Flamengo's Michael is voted as fan favorite|date=10 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}{{Cite news |last=Ornstein |first=David |date=2014-06-27 |title=good88 |url=https://good882.ink/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mg.superesportes.com.br/app/noticias/especiais/galo-bicampeao-copa-do-brasil/noticias/2021/12/15/interna-galo-bicampeao-copa-do-brasil,3952002/astro-do-atletico-hulk-e-o-artilheiro-e-melhor-jogador-da-copa-do-brasil.shtml|title=Astro do Atlético, Hulk é o artilheiro e melhor jogador da Copa do Brasil|trans-title=Atlético's star, Hulk is the top scorer and best player of the Copa do Brasil|date=15 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Superesportes|language=pt-br}} He was also included in CONMEBOL's Libertadores Team of the Tournament and El País' South American Team of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/libertadores/noticia/palmeiras-tem-cinco-jogadores-na-selecao-da-libertadores-veja-time-ideal.ghtml|title=Palmeiras tem cinco jogadores na seleção da Copa Libertadores, e Flamengo fica com três; veja time|trans-title=Palmeiras have five players in Libertadores team of the tournament, and Flamengo three; see the team|date=2 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/9730586/joia-do-river-plate-supera-gabigol-e-e-eleito-rei-da-america-de-2021-brasil-domina-selecao-do-ano|title=Joia do River Plate supera Gabigol e é eleito Rei da América de 2021; Brasil domina seleção do ano|trans-title=River Plate star bests Gabigol and gets elected South American Player of Year; Brazil dominates Team of the Year|date=31 December 2021|accessdate=3 January 2022|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt-br}}

File:ConfedCup2013Champions16.jpg at the 2013 Confederations Cup]]

Hulk made his debut for Brazil on 14 November 2009 in a friendly match against England in Doha, as the Seleção managed a 1–0 victory.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Duncan |date=2009-11-14 |title=England 0 Brazil 1: match report |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/6570402/England-0-Brazil-1-match-report.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Telegraph |language=en}} On 26 May 2012, he scored his first three international goals in a 3–1 win against Denmark at the Imtech Arena, Hamburg.[http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/79818/denmark-vs-brazil/report Denmark 1–3 Brazil: Hulk delivers clinical double to hamper Euro 2012 plans of Olsen's men]; Goal.com, 26 May 2012

On 9 June 2012, in a friendly with Argentina, Hulk scored in a 3–4 loss.{{Cite news |last=Quraishi |first=George |date=2012-06-09 |title=Lionel Messi hat-trick leads Argentina to 4-3 win over Brazil |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jun/10/argentina-brazil-lionel-messi-new-york-metlife |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} In July, he was named as one of three overaged players for Mano Menezes' Brazilian squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London,{{cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/news/newsid=1660627/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710043640/http://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/news/newsid=1660627/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 July 2012|title=Hulk, Marcelo named in Brazil squad|publisher=FIFA|date=5 July 2012|access-date=12 August 2012}} and he appeared in all but one of the matches during the tournament, netting in the 1–2 final loss against Mexico.{{cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/matches/round=256027/match=300197697/summary.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120813215458/http://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/matches/round=256027/match=300197697/summary.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 August 2012|title=Peralta's double secures gold for Mexico|publisher=FIFA|date=11 August 2012|access-date=13 August 2012}}

In June 2013, Hulk represented Brazil at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.{{Cite news |date=2013-06-10 |title=Confederations Cup 2013: Brazil team profile |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/22827585 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} He played in every match as the team's starting right-winger, including the final, where Brazil defeated world champions Spain to win its fourth Confederations Cup title. At the 2014 World Cup, in the round of 16 match against Chile in Belo Horizonte, Hulk had a goal disallowed for a handball.{{Cite news |last=Ornstein |first=David |date=2014-06-27 |title=Brazil 1-1 Chile (3-2 pens) |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27952759 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} In the shootout, he had his penalty saved by Claudio Bravo, although Brazil nonetheless advanced.{{Cite news |last=Ornstein |first=David |date=2014-06-27 |title=Brazil 1-1 Chile (3-2 pens) |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27952759 |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} Hulk was called up for the Copa América Centenario in 2016, making one appearance as a substitute in Brazil's group stage campaign.

In August 2021, Hulk received his first call up to the national team in five years for 2022 World Cup qualifiers;{{Cite web |date=2024-09-12 |title=Brazil legend Rivaldo calls for Hulk and Thiago Silva to make sensational returns to aid struggling Selecao's World Cup qualifying campaign |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/brazil-legend-rivaldo-hulk-thiago-silva-call-ups-selecao-world-cup-qualifying-campaign/bltc69bb3448531d06d |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=www.goal.com |language=en-US}} he appeared as a substitute in a 2–0 win over Peru on 9 September.

Born and raised in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Hulk was the fourth of seven children and the fourth son born to his parents. He began to play football at three years old, thanks to his father.

Hulk was previously married to Iran Angelo de Souza, who he met in Japan. The pair married in 2007 before separating in July 2019. They have two sons, Ian and Tiago, and a daughter, Alice. After splitting from Iran, Hulk began dating her niece, Camila Angelo in October 2019.{{Cite web |last=Martins |first=Anna |date=2020-10-21 |title=Brazilian soccer player Hulk leaves Iran Souza, wife of 12 years, for her niece |url=https://tvtrendnow.com/brazilian-footballer-hulk-leaves-wife-iran-souza-wife-for-niece-camila |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=TV Trend Now |language=en-US}}

It was reported in March 2020 that Hulk had married Camila, in part due to her needing a visa to stay in China with Hulk. In April 2022 Camila gave birth to their first baby together, daughter Zaya. This makes Hulk's fourth child.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-23|title=Brazil star Hulk marries his ex-wife's niece in whirlwind wedding|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/brazil-star-hulk-marries-his-exwifes-niece-in-whirlwind-wedding/news-story/e8856ab18b58e61476b1f6602d4605ae|access-date=2020-06-04|publisher=News.com.au|language=en}}

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Goals in the Summer Olympics

Porto

• Primeira Liga: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
• Taça de Portugal: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2009, 2010, 2011
• UEFA Europa League: 2010–11

Zenit Saint Petersburg

• Russian Premier League: 2014–15
• Russian Cup: 2015–16
• Russian Super Cup: 2015

Shanghai SIPG

• Chinese Super League: 2018{{cite news |date=2018-11-08 |title=上海上港夺中超首冠 纪录夜翻开历史新篇章 |trans-title=Shanghai SIPG wins first Chinese Super League title, opening a new chapter in history on a record-breaking night. |url=http://www.thecfa.cn/zyls1/20181108/25566.html |access-date=2020-07-30 |publisher=Thecfa.cn |language=zh}}
• Chinese FA Super Cup: 2019{{cite news |date=2019-02-23 |title=超级杯-王燊超传射侯永永首秀 上港2-0胜国安夺冠 |trans-title=Super Cup – Wang Shenchao scores and assists, Hou Yongyong debuts as Shanghai SIPG beats Guoan 2-0 to win the title. |url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/j/2019-02-23/doc-ihqfskcp7959400.shtml |access-date=2020-07-30 |publisher=Sports.sina.com.cn |language=zh}}

Atlético Mineiro

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2021{{Cite web|date=3 December 2021|title=Atletico Mineiro wins 1st Brazilian championship in 50 years|url=https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-la-liga-brazil-belo-horizonte-2a7328b4fbfd19c94467bba554d42d6b|access-date=3 December 2021|work=Associated Press News|language=en}}
• Copa do Brasil: 2021
• Campeonato Mineiro: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Supercopa do Brasil: 2022

Brazil Olympic

• Summer Olympic Games Silver Medal: 2012{{cite news |last=Irvin |first=Duncan |date=11 August 2012 |title=Mexico Wins Soccer Gold Medal, 2-1 |url=http://london2012.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/11/live-coverage-of-mexico-brazil-soccer-final/ |access-date=15 April 2025 |newspaper=New York Times}}

Brazil

• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2013

Individual

• J2 League Top scorer: 2007
• LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year: 2008–09
• LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2010–11, 2011–12
• Primeira Liga Top scorer: 2010–11
• SJPF Player of the Month: February 2009, September 2010, October 2010, December 2010, January 2011, April 2012
• Russian Premier League Top scorer: 2014–15
• Russian Premier League top assist provider: 2015–16
• Russian Premier League Forward of the Season: 2014–15
• Russian Premier League Right Winger of the Season: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16
• Russian Premier League Player of the Month: September 2013
• Footballer of the Year in Russia (Sport-Express): 2014–15
• Footballer of the Year in Russia (Futbol): 2015
• Russian Cup top assist provider: 2012–13,{{Cite web |title=Cup 2013 top assists table |url=https://www.besoccer.com/competition/rankings/cup_russia/2013/assists |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=www.besoccer.com |language=en}} 2015–16{{Cite web |title=Cup 2016 top assists table |url=https://www.besoccer.com/competition/rankings/cup_russia/2016/assists |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=www.besoccer.com |language=en}}
• UEFA Champions League Team of the group stage: 2015{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d0451a25717-b148ea5fd020-1000--champions-league-team-of-the-group-stage/|title= Champions League team of the group stage|publisher=UEFA|date=15 December 2015}}
• Chinese Super League Team of the Year: 2017, 2018
• Campeonato Mineiro Team of the Year: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• South American Team of the Year: 2021
• Best Player in Brazil (Troféu Gazeta Esportiva): 2021{{Cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=Confira todos os ganhadores do Troféu Mesa Redonda 2021 - Gazeta Esportiva |trans-title=Check out all the winners of the 2021 Troféu Mesa Redonda – Gazeta Esportiva |url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/futebol/confira-todos-os-ganhadores-do-trofeu-mesa-redonda-2021/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.gazetaesportiva.com}}
• Best Right Winger in Brazil (Troféu Mesa Redonda): 2021{{Cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=Confira todos os ganhadores do Troféu Mesa Redonda 2021 - Gazeta Esportiva |trans-title=See all the winners of the 2021 Troféu Mesa Redonda – Gazeta Esportiva |url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/futebol/confira-todos-os-ganhadores-do-trofeu-mesa-redonda-2021/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=www.gazetaesportiva.com}}
• Top scorer in Brazilian Football (Prêmio Arthur Friedenreich): 2021{{Cite web |date=2021-12-21 |title=Hulk, Gabigol e até Zé Love: veja a lista com os principais artilheiros do Brasil na temporada 2021 |trans-title=Hulk, Gabigol, and even Zé Love: check out the list of the top scorers in Brazil for the 2021 season. |url=https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/noticia/hulk-gabigol-e-ate-ze-love-veja-lista-top-25-principais-artilheiros-brasil-temporada-2021.ghtml |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=ge |language=pt-br}}
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Player of the Year: 2021
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2021, 2023
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Top scorer: 2021
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top assist provider: 2023
• Bola de Ouro: 2021
• Bola de Prata: 2021
• Copa do Brasil Best Player: 2021
• Copa do Brasil Top scorer: 2021
• Campeonato Mineiro Top scorer: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2021

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Category:1986 births

Category:Living people

Category:Footballers from Campina Grande

Category:Brazilian men's footballers

Category:Men's association football wingers

Category:Men's association football forwards

Category:Esporte Clube Vitória players

Category:Kawasaki Frontale players

Category:Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo players

Category:Tokyo Verdy players

Category:FC Porto players

Category:FC Zenit Saint Petersburg players

Category:Shanghai Port F.C. players

Category:Clube Atlético Mineiro players

Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players

Category:J1 League players

Category:J2 League players

Category:Primeira Liga players

Category:Russian Premier League players

Category:Chinese Super League players

Category:UEFA Europa League–winning players

Category:Olympic footballers for Brazil

Category:Brazil men's international footballers

Category:Footballers at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Category:2013 FIFA Confederations Cup players

Category:2014 FIFA World Cup players

Category:Copa América Centenario players

Category:Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Category:Olympic silver medalists for Brazil

Category:Olympic medalists in football

Category:FIFA Confederations Cup–winning players

Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers

Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Japan

Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal

Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Russia

Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in China

Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Japan

Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal

Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Russia

Category:Expatriate men's footballers in China

Category:21st-century Brazilian sportsmen