Samuel Lino
A Brazilian winger whose dazzling footwork and relentless energy have electrified fans in Portugal and Brazil.
Born 1999 (age 27)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: December 23·Generation Z
Biography
Samuel Lino's path reflects the modern, globalized journey of a Brazilian talent. Hailing from the football-rich state of São Paulo, he honed his skills at Athletico Paranaense before catching the eye of European scouts. A move to Portugal's Gil Vicente showcased his flair, but it was at Atlético Madrid where his potential was truly invested in, even as he was immediately loaned to Valencia for development. At Valencia, Lino became a fan favorite, his direct running, clever dribbling, and eye for goal from the left flank making him a consistent threat. His performances paved the way for a high-profile return to Brazil with Flamengo, where he now brings his European-honed discipline to one of the world's most passionate football stages.
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.
Samuel was born in 1999, 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 Samuel Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Samuel's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
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
2012Became a teenager
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
2015Could drive
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
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Copa do Brasil with Athletico Paranaense in 2019.
- Was a key starter for Valencia CF in La Liga during the 2022/23 season, scoring crucial goals.
- Secured a major transfer to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid in 2022.
- Helped Flamengo win the Campeonato Carioca in 2024 upon his return to Brazil.
Did You Know?
He is known by the nickname 'Samuka' in Brazil.
Lino is left-footed but is comfortable playing on either wing.
His transfer to Atlético Madrid was part of a deal that saw Matheus Cunha move in the opposite direction to Hertha BSC.
“At Atlético, you learn that to win, you must first fight for every ball.”
