Bruno Guimarães
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CM
Creative Playmaker
Nov 16, 1997 (28)
Right
6'0"
163 lb
ArsenalImpresses in Community Shield debut
Guimaraes made his first competitive start for Arsenal, delivering an energetic, combative performance in Sunday's 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "I think they were outstanding. And Bruno, you can sense this very well, after two or three minutes, when he puts a tackle in, his presence on the pitch is going to be a really important thing,"
Analysis: Guimaraes had made his Arsenal debut off the bench against Como after only three training sessions, with manager Mikel Arteta praising his eagerness to make an early impact, and this competitive start builds on that momentum following an outstanding 2025-26 season at Newcastle United , in which he tallied nine goals and five assists, then added four assists across five matches at the World Cup. He was substituted in the first half to give Declan Rice some preseason minutes. Guimaraes is expected to take a central role in Arsenal's midfield as the Premier League season approaches.
Positive Arsenal debut in friendly
Guimaraes made his first appearance as an Arsenal player, logging 45 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's practice match against Como, after which manager Mikel Arteta commented "He's only had three training sessions, but he looked good. He was really pushing to play some minutes today, get his debut and get the feeling of playing in front of our supporters immediately. He's a player that will make us better, without a doubt".
Analysis: Guimaraes looks set to make the starting lineup sooner rather than later for his new club following an outstanding 2025/26 season with Newcastle, in which he tallied nine goals and five assists along with a wide variety of contributions across the pitch in Premier League action. The midfielder then provided four assists over five matches played at the 2026 World Cup. He's expected to take a central spot from Myles Lewis-Skelly, who may have to return to the full-back rotation throughout the season.
Signs long term deal with Arsenal
Guimaraes has signed a long term contract with Arsenal, joining from Newcastle United, according to the club. Sporting director Andrea Berta said "We are delighted to welcome Bruno to our club. He is a player with a great mentality and great quality, who will bring strong leadership to our squad."
Analysis: Guimaraes made nearly 200 appearances during four and a half seasons at Newcastle, playing a pivotal role in the club's 2025 Carabao Cup triumph and helping secure Champions League qualification across two seasons, after coming through Brazilian football with Audax and Athletico Paranaense before a productive Ligue 1 stint at Lyon. The 28 year old has earned 48 caps for Brazil, including at this summer's World Cup, along with a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and will wear the number 39 shirt as he joins his new teammates immediately.
Set to join preseason camp
Guimaraes failed to arrive at La Manga to meet up with his Newcastle teammates as planned at their preseason training base, though he is still expected to travel and join the group, according to Keith Downie of Sky Sports.
Analysis: Guimaraes finished last season with a career high nine goals and five assists across 29 Premier League appearances, being named the club's Player of the Year, before adding four assists at the World Cup with Brazil. He reportedly told Newcastle bosses last month he wanted to move to Arsenal, and the new coaching staff, already at La Manga with the squad, wants to meet the captain as his situation continues to develop ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
Misses PK vs Norway
Bruno Guimaraes had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Norway.
Analysis: Guimaraes missed a PK when the game was tied 0-0 and it was crucial to the early elimination. The midfielder sent in the second-most crosses for Brazil during the frustrating loss. He finished the World Cup with four assists in five starts.
Assists in win vs Japan
Guimaraes assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Monday's 2-1 win over Japan.
Analysis: Guimaraes created Gabriel Martinelli's late winner with his fourth assist in four starts. The Newscatle midfielder led Brazil in shots, chances created and crosses durint the Round of 32 contest. He also took four of their six corner kicks in the match.
Assists twice vs Scotland
Bruno Guimaraes assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Scotland.
Analysis: Guimaraes created two of Brazil's three goals in their last group stage contest to help them earn the second win. The midfielder now has three assists in three starts. He logged three chances created and three crosses in a great offensive performance, besides taking two of their six corner kicks.
Brace of assists in victory
Guimaraes assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Scotland.
Analysis: Guimaraes played a major role in Brazil's second and third goals, first delivering a pinpoint back-post cross that Vinicius Junior headed home in first-half stoppage time before controlling Casemiro's perfectly weighted through ball, surging forward and squaring it to an unmarked Matheus Cunha for an easy finish in the 60th minute. He had a hand in two of Brazil's three goals while once again dictating the tempo with another commanding all-around performance in midfield. Guimaraes was instrumental in Brazil's dominant 3-0 win that secured top spot in Group C and punched their ticket to the Round of 32.
Makes five tackles in win
Bruno Guimaraes generated five tackles (three won), one clearance and one interception in Friday's 3-0 win versus Haiti.
Analysis: Guimaraes made the second-most tackles for Brazil during their easy win against Haiti, the first in the World Cup. The Newcastle midfielder had a quiet outing stat-wise other than that, but also won the second-most duels (eight) for his side. He has seven tackles after two games and will remain as an important piece of their midfield against Scotland on Jun 24.
Assists against Morocco
Bruno Guimaraes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Morocco.
Analysis: Guimaraes created Vinicius Junior's equalizer in the 32nd minute to help Brazil avoid what would be their first World Cup debut loss since 1934. The midfielder sent in the second-most crosses for his side and took one of their six corner kicks during the draw. That was his first WC start as he came off the bench twice in Qatar 2022, with no goals or assists.
Likely starter in midfield
Guimaraes is expected to start in midfield for Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: Casemiro is pretty much locked in as one of the two starting midfielders in Carlo Ancelotti's system, and Guimaraes seems to have a leg up ahead of Lucas Paqueta for the other role. Guimaraes appeared in 29 Premier League contests (27 starts) for Newcastle and added seven starts in the Champions League, tallying nine goals and five assists. The central midfielder should thrive in a box-to-box role next to Casemiro.
Precautionary exit Sunday
Guimaraes was substituted in the 66th minute of Sunday's season finale 2-0 defeat against Fulham as a precaution after complaining of calf cramps, but the exit was not the result of a serious injury and the Brazilian is expected to report to the national team camp at Granja Comary on Wednesday, according to Globo.
Analysis: Guimaraes had experienced fever on two days during the past week and felt some calf cramping during the match, prompting a mutual decision between the player and coach Eddie Howe to withdraw him given Newcastle had nothing left to play for in the campaign. The midfielder had been out between February and April with a thigh injury but returned to action and made six appearances following his recovery, and Brazil are relaxed about his condition ahead of the World Cup with the CBF in constant communication with his club and entourage regarding his physical status. Guimaraes ends the season with the Magpies contributing nine goals, five assists, 55 chances created, 89 crosses and 69 tackles across 36 appearances (34 starts) in all competitions.
Records four shots
Guimaraes generated four shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Guimaraes has now earned three straight starts since his return from injury, returning to his normal role in the midfield. He would go on to record four shots, three chances created and three crosses, although he couldn't make it two straight games with a goal contribution after an assist last time out.
Provides one assist in victory
Guimaraes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Brighton.
Analysis: Guimaraes played a key creative role in Saturday's 3-1 win over Brighton, delivering the precise corner in the first half that Dan Burn headed home with ease for his side's second goal, underlining the Brazilian's importance to his team's set-piece threat. The midfielder was replaced by Jacob Ramsey in the closing stages as coach Eddie Howe managed his fitness following a recent hamstring issue, finishing with one key pass and composed distribution throughout his time on the pitch. Guimaraes has now registered five assists and nine goals in 26 Premier League appearances this season and has been central to his side's midfield in their strongest performances, with his return to fitness proving timely as they push for a European place.
Aims to play 90 minutes
Guimaraes is back in the fold but still building his fitness after playing 75 minutes against Brighton despite only being scheduled for 60 minutes, with the Brazilian midfielder dealing with cramps toward the end of his appearance, he said to the media, according to Chronicle Live. "I think they're programming a load control for me. I came back in the last game to play 30 minutes, in this one I was supposed to play 60, I got greedy, ended up playing 75, but there came a point where I couldn't take it anymore, cramps all over my body. [...] I'm happy to be back, back in good shape. I'm not yet at my ideal physical level, but I've already made a big leap and I hope to try for 90 minutes in the next game."
Analysis: Guimaraes has been working his way back carefully since his lengthy absence with a hamstring injury compounded by illness, and the encouraging thing is that his own assessment of his physical condition is positive despite the cramps. Getting to 90 minutes in the next outing is the clear target for the Brazilian, who will be eager to hit peak form ahead of the World Cup this summer. Newcastle will manage his workload carefully as they push through the final fixtures of the Premier League season.
Still ramping up fitness
Guimaraes played 28 minutes off the bench against Bournemouth and continues to work on his fitness, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's had a full week of training and he's trained really well - I've been very pleased with him. It's been tough for him. I think you could see against Bournemouth, he came on with all the right intentions, to deliver a really big physical performance, but you could see that he was struggling at times physically to adapt top the pace because he'd had minimal training. But he was playing on heart and spirit and determination, and the week he's had this week will serve him really well."
Analysis: Guimaraes has a full week of training in him after appearing off the bench against Bournemouth. Assuming all went well, he should be in play to start Saturday at Arsenal, especially with Joelinton still suspended. The goal for Guimaraes will be to get back his full fitness in the coming month and enter the World Cup at his best pace.
Option off bench
Guimaraes (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.
Analysis: Guimaraes made his return to the matchday squad after being sidelined since Feb. 10 with a hamstring injury, with coach Eddie Howe's upbeat tone following Friday's training session proving justified. The Brazilian had seen his recovery timeline pushed back further by an illness picked up after returning from Brazil, making his availability a more encouraging development than had been projected just a week ago. Jacob Ramsey is expected to continue carrying a larger load in the middle of the park until Guimaraes returns to full speed for the Magpies.
Chance of returning Saturday
Guimaraes (hamstring) has a chance of being fit for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth, according to coach Eddie Howe. "There is a chance he can be fit for the weekend. We have seen him in training, he is pushing hard to be involved, he is desperate to help the team, desperate to be involved. So, there is a possibility, I will make a decision off the back of training today."
Analysis: Guimaraes has been out since Feb. 10 with a hamstring injury, and an illness he picked up after returning from Brazil only pushed his recovery timeline back even further. That said, his return to team training along with the manager's upbeat tone is a much more encouraging sign than what was projected just a week ago, and Newcastle will be counting on him to get through Friday's session without any setbacks ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Cherries. In the meantime, Jacob Ramsey is set to carry a larger load in the middle of the park for the Magpies until the Brazilian is back up to full speed.
Ruled out against Palace
Guimaraes (hamstring) suffered an illness in his return from Brazil that has delayed his comeback, ruling him out for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace and making him a doubt for next week's fixture against Bournemouth, with Arsenal on April 22 now the more realistic target, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Bruno suffered on his return from Brazil with illness, that has delayed his return. Doubt over this game and the Bournemouth game. Maybe he will be back for Arsenal."
Analysis: Guimaraes had already been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a hamstring injury, and the illness picked up during international has added another setback to what has been a frustrating spell on the sidelines. The Brazilian midfielder has been a massive miss for Newcastle given his nine goals and four assists across 31 appearances before going down, and the club will not rush him back before he is fully fit given the importance of having him available for the final stretch of the season. Joelinton and Jacob Ramsey have been holding down the midfield in his extended absence.
Training individually
Guimaraes (hamstring) was shown doing individual drills with the ball in a video posted by the club Tuesday.
Analysis: Guimaraes is targeting a return to action in April after being inactive since Feb. 10 due to a muscular injury. As soon as he's back in full training, the midfielder should give the team a huge boost in both attacking and defensive aspects, considering that he had scored nine goals and four assists over 31 appearances in all competitions while averaging 1.9 tackles per game before getting hurt. He'll likely take a starting spot from either Joelinton or Jacob Ramsey, and he'll also challenge Kieran Trippier and Lewis Hall for corner kicks.
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