Brian da Rocha Araújo (born 29 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Gil Vicente.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian da Rocha Araújo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 2000[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gil Vicente | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2011 | Asnières | ||
| 2011–2013 | Braga | ||
| 2013–2019 | Gil Vicente | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019– | Gil Vicente | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | Portugal U16 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:47, 15 February 2022 (UTC) | |||
Born in France, he represented Portugal at youth level.
Club career
editBorn in Paris of Portuguese descent, Araújo joined the academy of Gil Vicente F.C. at the age of 13.[2][3] He made his Primeira Liga debut with the club on 4 January 2021, in a 0–0 home draw against B-SAD.[4][5]
Following Stanislav Kritsyuk's transfer to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in September 2021, Araújo acted as backup to Žiga Frelih first[6] and Andrew later.[7][8]
International career
editAraújo represented Portugal at under-16 level.[9] He was also picked for the under-17 side,[10] but eventually did not appear in any matches.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Brian Araújo" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Coelho Ribeiro, Joaquim (6 January 2021). "Vila Verde. O percurso de Brian Araújo, de jovem promessa a ídolo no Gil Vicente" [Vila Verde. The career of Brian Araújo, from young prospect to idol at Gil Vicente]. Semanário V (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Brian da Rocha Araújo" (in Portuguese). 2 Keeper. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Com três baixas por covid, Gil Vicente empata a zero na receção ao Belenenses SAD" [With three out due to covid, Gil Vicente draw all-nil as hosts to Belenenses SAD]. O Minho (in Portuguese). 4 January 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Brian Araújo enaltece treinadores e família após estreia pelo Gil Vicente" [Brian Araújo praises managers and family after debut for Gil Vicente]. Record (in Portuguese). 6 January 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Brian Araújo volta à baliza do Gil Vicente" [Brian Araújo back in goal for Gil Vicente]. Record (in Portuguese). 12 October 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Matos, Diogo (26 April 2023). "Andrew e o duelo contra o Benfica: "É um jogo para sermos felizes"" [Andrew and clash against Benfica: "It's a match to make us happy"]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Granja, Pedro (1 June 2023). "Vinícius Dias é o primeiro reforço do Gil Vicente para 2023/24" [Vinícius Dias is the first Gil Vicente addition for 2023/24]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Sub-16: Portugal vence a Bélgica" [Under-16: Portugal beat Belgium] (in Portuguese). Portuguese Football Federation. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Lusodescendente Théo Fonseca quer agarrar lugar na seleção sub17" [Théo Fonseca of Portuguese descent wants to make a name for himself at the under17 national team] (in Portuguese). Bom Dia. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
External links
edit- Brian Araújo at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Brian Araújo national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- Brian Araújo at Soccerway