Negueba
A Brazilian winger whose explosive pace and technical flair made him a dynamic, if inconsistent, threat on the pitch for clubs across three continents.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: April 7·Millennials
Biography
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme 'Negueba' Ferreira Pinto emerged from the famed youth academy of Flamengo, carrying the weight of expectation that comes with the club's pedigree. His early promise was evident in his searing speed and dribbling ability, tools that earned him a move to São Paulo in 2012. However, his career trajectory became one of nomadic potential, marked by flashes of brilliance rather than sustained stardom. He embarked on a global journey, playing in Portugal, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand, showcasing a style that was quintessentially Brazilian—improvisational and direct. While he never cemented a place in Brazil's national team setup, Negueba's story reflects the path of many gifted footballers who export the beautiful game's flair worldwide, entertaining fans from the Maracanã to Ratchaburi.
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.
Negueba was born in 1992, 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 Negueba Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Negueba's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
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
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
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
2010Could vote
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
2013Turned 21
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
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Broke through as a professional at the historic Brazilian club Flamengo, making his first-team debut in 2011.
- Won the Campeonato Carioca state championship with Flamengo in 2011.
- Played in top-flight leagues across four different countries: Brazil, Portugal, South Korea, and Thailand.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Negueba' is a common Brazilian football moniker, often given to players with a certain style or appearance.
He scored his first goal for São Paulo FC in a 3-0 victory against Ponte Preta in the 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro.
He played alongside former FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho at Flamengo.
“You have to be faster than the doubt, quicker than the defender.”
