Kevin (footballer, born 2003)
A pacy Brazilian winger who traded the sun of Flamengo's academy for the tactical crucible of the English Premier League with Fulham.
Born 2003 (age 23)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: January 4·Generation Z
Biography
Known simply as Kevin, this Brazilian attacker's journey took him from the famed production line of Rio's Flamengo academy to the demanding pitches of England. As a youth, his direct dribbling and eye for goal marked him as a prospect with considerable potential. His professional breakthrough came not in Brazil, but in Europe, with a move to Belgian side Sint-Truiden, where he adapted to a more physical style of play. His performances there caught the attention of Fulham, who brought him to the Premier League. At Craven Cottage, Kevin embodies the modern wide player—quick, technically sound, and capable of moments of individual brilliance. His career arc represents the globalized path of young Brazilian talent, seeking to hone their skills abroad and make their mark in one of the world's most watched leagues.
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.
Kevin was born in 2003, 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 Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 2003
#1 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#1 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2003Born
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2008Started school
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2016Became a teenager
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Could drive
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2021Could vote
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
2024Turned 21
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 23 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Signed for Premier League club Fulham from Belgian side Sint-Truiden in 2022.
- Developed in the youth academy of Brazilian giants CR Flamengo.
- Made his professional debut for Flamengo in 2021 before moving to Europe.
Did You Know?
His full name is Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo.
He is commonly known by just his first name, Kevin, in the football world.
He made his move to European football at the age of 19, joining Sint-Truiden in Belgium.
“My game is to take defenders on and finish the play myself.”
