Bruno Guimarães was born on 16 November 1997 in Brazil and is currently aged 27. He is a midfielder with a focus in central defensive positions, who currently represents Newcastle United donning the number 39 jersey. He measures 5ft 11in (1.82m) and tips the scales at 11st 9lb (74kg). In addition to his club exploits, Guimarães has also donned the colours for the Brazilian national team.
Currently, his market value sits around £68.5m according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Newcastle is set to expire on 30 June 2028, with over three years remaining.
Guimarães kick-started his career at Athletico Paranaense in Brazil, making his first team debut in the 2017 season, where he made four appearances. His contributions escalated in the subsequent seasons, featuring in 32 games and netting one goal in 2018, and then making 25 appearances scoring two goals in 2019.
In the 2019-2020 season, he moved across the pond to France where he made three appearances for Lyon. His contributions to the team increased in the 2020-2021 season, with 33 appearances and three goals to his name, followed by 20 appearances in the 2021-2022 season.
The 2021-2022 season also marked the commencement of his time with Newcastle United, where he featured in 17 games and bagged five goals. He maintained an impressive form over the subsequent seasons, with 32 appearances and four goals in 2022-2023, followed by 37 appearances and seven goals in 2023-2024 and 38 appearances and five goals in 2024-2025. The 2025-2026 season will continue to see Bruno Guimarães play his trade with Newcastle United.
Globally, Guimarães has made his mark participating in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Newcastle United with six starts. Locally, he has also featured in the FA Cup 2024 - 2025, with one start and two appearances as a substitute, and the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with three starts and three appearances as a substitute.
