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 | 49 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 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 Premier League club 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] On 10 November 2024, Murillo scored his first ever senior goal against Newcastle. He told the clubs coaching staff in the week beforehand, that he knew he would score his first goal in this fixture.[14]
International 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.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 21 December 2024[16]
| 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 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 1 | ||
| Total | 49 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 53 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 62 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 80 | 1 | ||
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United: Premier League". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ Fabiani, Luis. "Cria do Corinthians, Murillo é convocado pela primeira vez à Seleção Brasileira". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Murillo". 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