Hugo (footballer, born 2001)

Hugo Gonçalves Ferreira Neto (born 20 September 2001), simply known as Hugo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Botafogo.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Gonçalves and the second or paternal family name is Ferreira. "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
Hugo
Personal information
Full name Hugo Gonçalves Ferreira Neto
Date of birth (2001-09-20) 20 September 2001
Place of birth Cabedelo, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
 Botafogo
Number 16
Youth career
Corinthians
2019–2021 Botafogo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Botafogo 47 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:57, 15 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Cabedelo, Paraíba,[1] Hugo joined Botafogo's youth setup in 2019, from Corinthians. He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 20 September 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Victor Luis in a 0–0 home draw against Santos.[2]

On 12 November 2021, Hugo renewed his contract with Bota until 2024.[3]

Career statistics
As of 15 March 2023.[4]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Botafogo 2020 Série A 700000——70
2021 Série B 1002000——120
2022 Série A 1615030——241
2023 00700000—70
Career total 331140300000501

    Honours

    Botafogo

    References
    1. "Hugo vê Carlinhos e Enderson como essenciais para evolução no Botafogo: "Me desenvolvi melhor"" [Hugo sees Carlinhos and Enderson as essentials to his evolution at Botafogo: "I developed myself better"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
    2. "Botafogo e Santos empatam; paulistas perdem chance de encostar na ponta" [Botafogo and Santos draw; paulistas miss chance to get closer to the first position] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
    3. "Hugo assina renovação com o Botafogo e terá multa de 60 milhões de dólares" [Hugo signs renewal with Botafogo and will have a 60 million dollars release clause] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
    4. Hugo at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
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