Bruno Guimarães
A Brazilian midfield conductor whose elegant passing and tenacious tackling have become the heartbeat of Newcastle United's revival.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: November 16·Generation Z
Biography
Bruno Guimarães emerged not from the famed academies of Rio or São Paulo, but from the southern city of São José dos Pinhais, his talent honed at Audax before a move to Athletico Paranaense. His breakthrough was a masterclass in timing: leading Athletico to a Copa Sudamericana title and a Copa Brasil victory, performances that announced a complete midfielder. A transfer to Lyon refined him in European football, but it was his move to Newcastle United in 2022 that defined his career. Arriving as a statement signing for the club's new era, Bruno immediately became a cult hero. His blend of South American flair and steel—threaded through-balls paired with fierce challenges—embodies the soul of the team. He has since grown into the captain's armband, a leader for both club and country, representing Brazil's modern midfield ideal.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Bruno was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bruno Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Bruno's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2019 Copa Sudamericana with Athletico Paranaense, being named the tournament's best player.
- Captured the 2019 Copa do Brasil with Athletico Paranaense, scoring in the second leg of the final.
- Key figure in Newcastle United's 2023 campaign that secured a UEFA Champions League qualification for the first time in two decades.
- Made his senior debut for the Brazilian national team in 2020 and was part of the squad that won the 2021 Copa América.
- Named Newcastle United's Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
Did You Know?
He has a distinctive celebration where he makes a heart shape with his hands, dedicated to his daughter.
He is known for his close friendship and on-field partnership with Newcastle teammate Joelinton.
Before signing for Newcastle, he almost joined another Premier League club, Arsenal, in 2020.
He is an avid fan of mixed martial arts (MMA).
“The Geordies, they are crazy for football and I love that. I feel at home here.”
