Guilherme (footballer, born May 1991)
A versatile and experienced Brazilian midfielder whose career has been a journey through the competitive tiers of South American and European football.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: May 21·Millennials
Biography
Guilherme Costa Marques, known mononymously on the pitch, embodies the journeyman spirit of modern football. The Brazilian midfielder built his early career at Desportivo Brasil before making his mark in Europe with clubs like Levski Sofia in Bulgaria and Legia Warsaw in Poland, where he won league titles and experienced continental competition. His style is that of a technical, adaptable central player, capable of contributing in both defensive and attacking phases. After returning to Brazil, he brought his European experience to clubs like Atlético Mineiro and currently Atlético Goianiense, providing stability and savvy in the engine room. While not a flashy superstar, Guilherme's longevity and consistent performances across multiple leagues and countries speak to a reliable professionalism highly valued in the game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Guilherme was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Guilherme Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Guilherme's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Bulgarian A Group championship and the Bulgarian Supercup with Levski Sofia in 2009.
- Secured the Polish Ekstraklasa title twice with Legia Warsaw in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.
- Played in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying stages with Legia Warsaw.
Did You Know?
He holds a Portuguese passport, which facilitated his move to European clubs.
He played alongside Brazilian legend Ronaldinho at Atlético Mineiro in 2014.
His younger brother, Guilherme Arana, is also a professional footballer who plays as a left-back.
“My game is built on control and vision, connecting the lines from defense to attack.”
