Murillo (footballer)
 Murillo with Corinthians in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2015 | São Caetano | ||
| 2015–2017 | ECUS | ||
| 2017–2018 | São Bernardo | ||
| 2018–2019 | União Barbarense | ||
| 2019–2023 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Corinthians | 13 | (0) |
| 2023– | Nottingham Forest | 42 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024 | |||
Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos (born 4 July 2002), simply known as Murillo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Nottingham Forest.
Early life
[edit]Born in São Paulo, Murillo lost his father, a lifelong supporter of Corinthians and the person who led him into playing futsal, at the age of 10.[1] He began his career with São Caetano in 2013, and subsequently played for ECUS and São Bernardo.
Career
[edit]Corinthians
[edit]Murillo joined Corinthians' youth setup in 2019, from União Barbarense.[2] On 16 January 2023, after playing for the under-20 side in the year's Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was promoted to the first team.[3]
On 10 February 2023, Murillo renewed his contract until the end of 2025.[4] He made his first team debut on 26 April, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Méndez in a 2–0 home win over Remo, for the year's Copa do Brasil.[5]
Murillo made his Série A debut on 29 April 2023, starting in a 2–1 away loss against rivals Palmeiras.[6] He quickly became a regular starter under head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo during the season, attracting interest of several European clubs, such as Napoli, Manchester City and West Ham United.[7]
Nottingham Forest
[edit]On 31 August 2023, Murillo signed with Premier League side Nottingham Forest on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[8] His fee was reported as €12 million with an additional €3 million in potential add-ons.[9] Murillo eventually made his debut against Brentford on 1 October 2023, five weeks after his arrival.[10]
Since his first appearance, the Brazilian has played 36 games for Nottingham Forest, four in the FA Cup and 32 in the Premier League.[11][12]
Since then, he has been a key player for the club, being named as Forest's 2023–24 player of the season in recognition of his performances.[13]
Senior career
[edit]Murillo received his first call-up to the Brazil national team on 1 November 2024. Selected by coach Dorival Júnior, he joins the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 2 November 2024[15]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Corinthians | 2023 | Série A | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 7[b] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2023–24 | Premier League | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 46 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 55 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 73 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup
- ^ Four appearances in Copa Libertadores, three appearances in Copa Sudamericana
Honours
[edit]Individual
- Nottingham Forest Player of the Season: 2023–24[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Corinthians: Conheça Murillo, zagueiro que está na mira da Europa" [Corinthians: Know Murillo, stopper who is targeted by Europe] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Murillo é liberado para acertar com o Nottingham Forest e não jogará mais pelo Corinthians" [Murillo is released to sign with Nottingham Forest and will no longer play for Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Eliminado na Copinha, Corinthians promove dupla e pensa em manter Danilo à frente do sub-20" [Eliminated from the Copinha, Corinthians promote duo and think about keeping Danilo ahead of the under-20s] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Corinthians acerta a renovação de contrato de Murillo" [Corinthians agree the contract renewal of Murillo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Em meio a tumulto no Corinthians, Murillo estreia pelo profissional: "Agradecer pela confiança"" [Amidst turmoil at Corinthians, Murillo debuts as a professional: "Thankful for the trust"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Murillo fala de estreia como titular no Corinthians e elogia Danilo: "Foi muito homem"" [Murillo talks about debut as a starter at Corinthians and praises Danilo: "He was a real man"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Murillo vai deixar o Corinthians? Staff do zagueiro abre o jogo" [Murillo will leave Corinthians? Player's staff open up] (in Brazilian Portuguese). R7.com. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Forest complete signing of Murillo". Nottingham Forest FC. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Wilson, Amie (26 August 2023). "Nottingham Forest reach Murillo transfer 'agreement' as rival bid fails". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.footballfancast.com/nottingham-forest-murillo-could-break-brennan-johnsos-record-sale/
- ^ https://ge.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/futebol-ingles/noticia/2024/05/19/ex-corinthians-murillo-e-eleito-jogador-da-temporada-no-nottingham-forest.ghtml
- ^ https://www.skysports.com/football/burnley-vs-n-forest/report/482964
- ^ a b Club, Nottingham Forest Football (18 May 2024). "Murillo voted Player of the Season". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ Fabiani, Luis. "Cria do Corinthians, Murillo é convocado pela primeira vez à Seleção Brasileira". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Murillo at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
External links
[edit]- Profile at the Nottingham Forest F.C. website
- 2002 births
- Living people
- Footballers from São Paulo
- Brazilian men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
- Premier League players
- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players
- Nottingham Forest F.C. players
- Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
- Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
- 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen