Brian Araújo

Brian da Rocha Araújo (born 29 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Gil Vicente.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rocha and the second or paternal family name is Araújo.

Brian Araújo
Personal information
Full name Brian da Rocha Araújo[1]
Date of birth (2000-04-29) 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 12
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

Born 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

Araújo 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
  1. "Brian Araújo" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. 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.
  3. "Brian da Rocha Araújo" (in Portuguese). 2 Keeper. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. "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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. "Sub-16: Portugal vence a Bélgica" [Under-16: Portugal beat Belgium] (in Portuguese). Portuguese Football Federation. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  10. "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.
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