Nicolao Dumitru
An Italian winger with Brazilian flair, his career became a global journey spanning Serie A to the Malaysian top flight.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Italian footballer·Birthday: October 12·Millennials
Biography
Nicolao Dumitru's path in football is a story of technical pedigree meeting nomadic ambition. Born in Turin to a Brazilian father and Italian mother, his mixed heritage is reflected in a playing style that favors skillful dribbling and inventive play on the left wing. He came up through the youth ranks of Serie A's Torino, but his professional journey would be one of constant movement, seeking consistent playing time across Italy's lower divisions. A stint in Japan with Fagiano Okayama added an unexpected chapter, showcasing his adaptability. His career later took him to the Malaysian Super League, where he brought European experience to Kuala Lumpur City FC, embodying the modern footballer whose impact is measured across continents as much as trophies.
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.
Nicolao 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 Nicolao Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Nicolao'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
- Made his Serie A debut with Torino FC in the 2009-2010 season.
- Scored his first professional goal while on loan to Crotone in Serie B.
- Played professionally in Asia, featuring for clubs in Japan's J2 League and Malaysia's top division.
- Represented Italy at the Under-20 international level.
- Won the Coppa Italia Serie C with Ternana in the 2016-2017 season.
Did You Know?
He holds dual Italian and Brazilian citizenship.
His full name includes 'Cardoso', his father's Brazilian surname.
He played alongside his brother, Eugenio, at the youth level for Torino.
He spent a season on loan at Portuguese top-flight club Nacional in 2013.
“My game is about taking on the defender and creating something.”
