Brazilian footballer Júnior Brumado, born on 15 May 1999, now aged 26, has primarily made his mark as a striker for FC Midtjylland. Standing at 6ft 2in (1.9m) tall and with a weight of 13st 12lb (88kg), he exhibits a commanding presence on the pitch. As player number 74, he has demonstrated his influence on the field in many seasons. The current market value of this fine athlete is around £815k, according to Transfermarkt.
In January 2017, Brumado joined Bahia in the Brazilian Série A league. During 2017, he made three first-team appearances in league matches. The following season of 2018 witnessed his growing impact in the team with 14 appearances and his first goal.
Continuous efforts and an increasing propensity for performance didn't go unnoticed. Brumado's journey led him overseas in January 2019 when he transferred from Bahia to FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga, for a fee of around £2m. This season and those following illustrated an upward trajectory in his career. He amassed a total of 17 appearances in the 2019-2020 season, dozens more followed in the successive seasons, alongside numerous goals scored.
A period of loan began in January 2020, when he moved from FC Midtjylland to Silkeborg, also in the Danish Superliga. Here, he asserted his significance with five first-team appearances and another goal in league matches. In the following July, he returned to FC Midtjylland and continued to stamp his influence on the pitch.
Another loan in September 2023 took Brumado to Hansa Rostock in Germany's 3. Liga. This season permitted the player to hone his skills further, earning 23 first-team appearances and four goals in league matches. By June 2024, he was recalled from his loan, returning to FC Midtjylland again.
Not long after, in July 2024, Brumado found himself transferred on loan to Coritiba in the Brazilian Série B. His tenure here lasted until July 2025, when he returned to his seasoned setting of FC Midtjylland. Presently, in the 2025-2026 season, Brumado has made nine first-team appearances and scored one goal.
One can't report on Brumado's career without mentioning his notable performances in the Europa League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for FC Midtjylland. Here, he proved his scoring prowess further by netting four goals in two starts and two appearances as a substitute. His capabilities also graced the Europa League 2025 - 2026, where he made two starts.
