Victor Hugo (footballer, born 11 May 2004)

Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo playing for Santos in 2025
Personal information
Full name Victor Hugo Gomes Silva
Date of birth (2004-05-11) 11 May 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Mineiro
Number 30
Youth career
Madureira (futsal)
Marabu Futsal
Vasco da Gama
2016–2022 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2026 Flamengo 73 (3)
2024–2025 → Göztepe (loan) 29 (2)
2025–2026 → Santos (loan) 9 (0)
2026– Atlético Mineiro 0 (0)
International career
2018–2019 Brazil U15
2020–2021 Brazil U17
2022 Brazil U20 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 04:15, 25 November 2025 (UTC)

Victor Hugo Gomes Silva (born 11 May 2004), known as Victor Hugo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Atlético Mineiro.

Club career

Early career

Victor Hugo playing for the under-15 team of Flamengo in 2018

Born in Bento Ribeiro, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro,[1] Victor Hugo began his career in the futsal team of Madureira at the age of six.[2] He subsequently played for Marabu Futsal and Vasco da Gama before joining Flamengo's youth sides in 2017; often deployed as a left-back in his previous clubs, he moved to a midfield position at Fla.[3]

Flamengo

On 7 August 2020, Victor Hugo signed his first professional contract with Flamengo, agreeing to a deal until 2025.[4] He made his first team debut on 1 May 2022, coming a 69th-minute substitute for Marinho in a 2–1 away win over Altos, for the year's Copa do Brasil.[5]

On 4 May 2022, Victor Hugo played his debut game in the Copa Libertadores, replacing Bruno Henrique in a 2–2 draw against Talleres; aged 17 years, 11 months and 24 days, he became the fifth-youngest to debut for the club in the competition.[6] Seven days later, on the day of his 18th birthday, he scored his first professional goal in a 2–0 win over Altos.[7][8]

Victor Hugo subsequently moved to a central midfield role under head coach Dorival Júnior,[9] and further extended his link until 2027 on 14 July 2022.[10] In the 2023 season, he was regularly used by head coach Jorge Sampaoli during the year,[11] and agreed to a new deal until December 2028 on 16 January 2024.[12]

Victor Hugo played his 100th match for Flamengo on 22 May 2024, after coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 away win over Amazonas, also for the national cup.[13]

Loan to Göztepe

On 28 August 2024, Victor Hugo moved to Süper Lig club Göztepe on a one-year loan deal, as part of Carlos Alcaraz's move from Southampton to Flamengo.[14] He made his debut abroad on 23 September, replacing compatriot Rômulo late into a 3–0 home win over Kayserispor.

Despite being regularly used, Victor Hugo was unable to establish himself in the starting eleven, and ended the season with three goals in 35 appearances overall.

Return to Flamengo

Upon returning, Victor Hugo was close to a permanent move to Famalicão, but the deal later collapsed and he returned to training with Flamengo in July 2025.[15] Only a backup option to head coach Filipe Luís, he only featured in a match against Ceará on 3 August.[16]

Loan to Santos

Victor Hugo in action for Santos in 2025

On 2 September 2025, Victor Hugo was announced at Santos on loan until July of the following year.[17] He made his club debut twelve days later, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Atlético Mineiro.

Atlético Mineiro

On 18 January 2026, Atlético Mineiro announced the signing of Victor Hugo on a five-year contract.[18]

International career

Victor Hugo represented Brazil at under-15,[19] under-17 and under-20 levels.[20] On 8 December 2022, he was called up with the latter side for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship,[21] but was cut from the final squad after being denied permission by Flamengo.

Career statistics

As of 25 November 2025[22]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league[a] Cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Flamengo 2022 Série A 21 2 0 0 8 0 8[c] 0 — 37 3
2023 30 1 2 0 8 0 6[c] 2 — 46 3
2024 10 0 9 0 1 0 2[c] 0 — 22 0
2025 1 0 — 0 0 — — 1 0
Total 62 3 11 0 17 0 16 2 0 0 106 6
Göztepe (loan) 2024–25 Süper Lig 29 2 — 6 1 — — 35 3
Santos (loan) 2025 Série A 9 0 — — — — 9 0
Atlético Mineiro 2026 Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 100 5 11 0 23 1 16 2 0 0 150 9
  1. ^ Includes Campeonato Carioca
  2. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Turkish Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearances in Copa Libertadores

Honours

Flamengo

References

  1. ^ "Campeão pelo Flamengo, Victor Hugo é o convidado do "Garotos do Ninho"" [Champion with Flamengo, Victor Hugo is the guest of the "Garotos do Ninho"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). CR Flamengo. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Joia 2021: aos 16 anos, Victor Hugo surge como a próxima promessa do Flamengo" [2021 pearl: at the age of 16, Victor Hugo emerges as the next prospect of Flamengo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Dia. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Joia 2022: Victor Hugo supera lesão e ostenta temporada vencedora no Flamengo" [2022 pearl: Victor Hugo overcomes injury and boasts a winnins season at Flamengo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Promessa do Flamengo, Victor Hugo assina primeiro contrato profissional, com multa de 50 milhões de euros" [Prospect of Flamengo, Victor Hugo signs first professional contract, with a 50 million euros release clause] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Altos vs. Flamengo". Soccerway.com. 1 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Victor Hugo é o 5° jogador mais jovem a estrear pelo Flamengo em Libertadores; veja lista" [Victor Hugo is the 5th-youngest to debut for Flamengo in the Libertadores; see list] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Mundo Bola. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Aniversariante, Victor Hugo exalta primeiro gol como profissional pelo Flamengo" [Birthday boy, Victor Hugo praises first goal as a professional for Flamengo]. Gazeta Esportiva (in Brazilian Portuguese). 11 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Victor Hugo celebra primeiro gol no profissional do Fla: 'Inexplicável'" [Victor Hugo celebrates first goal in the first team of Fla: 'Unexplainable'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Victor Hugo é aprovado em nova função e vira opção para suprir carência do Flamengo" [Victor Hugo is approved in a new role and becomes an option to fill Flamengo's needs] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Flamengo renova contrato de Victor Hugo até 2027; sensação tem multa de R$ 543 milhões" [Flamengo renew contract of Victor Hugo until 2027; sensation has a release clause of R$ 543 million] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  11. ^ "Sampaoli se derrete por Victor Hugo no Flamengo e fala em competitividade com Arrascaeta e Gerson: 'Realidade'" [Sampaoli falls in love for Victor Hugo at Flamengo and talks about competitiveness with Arrascaeta and Gerson: 'Reality'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  12. ^ "Flamengo anuncia renovação com Victor Hugo por cinco temporadas" [Flamengo announce renewal with Victor Hugo for five seasons] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Em busca de maior sequência, Victor Hugo completa marca rara no "novo Flamengo"" [Seeking more continuity, Victor Hugo reaches rare landmarke at "new Flamengo"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  14. ^ "Parte da negociação do Flamengo com Alcaraz, Victor Hugo terá duas opções de compra em empréstimo" [Part of Flamengo's negotiation with Alcaraz, Victor Hugo will have two buyout clauses on loan]. ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Victor Hugo se apresenta ao Flamengo e treina no Ninho após negociação frustrada" [Victor Hugo reports to Flamengo and trains at the Ninho after failed negotiation] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  16. ^ "No fim da fila, Victor Hugo ainda pode deixar o Flamengo nesta janela; entenda" [At the end of the line, Victor Hugo can still leave Flamengo in this window; understand] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  17. ^ "Victor Hugo é novo meio campista do Santos FC" [Victor Hugo is the new midfielder of Santos FC] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  18. ^ "Victor Hugo é do Galo!" [Victor Hugo belongs to Galo!] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  19. ^ "Garotos do Ninho são convocados para Seleção Brasileira Sub-15" [Garotos do Ninho are called up to the Brazil national under-15 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). CR Flamengo. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  20. ^ "Ramon Menezes convoca Seleção Brasileira Sub-20, e Flamengo e Vasco cedem seis atletas" [Ramon Menezes calls up Brazil national under-20 team, and Flamengo and Vasco hand over six athletes] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  21. ^ "Seleção sub-20 é convocada para Sul-Americano 2023" [National under-20 team is called up for the 2023 South American] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Agência Brasil. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  22. ^ Victor Hugo at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  23. ^ "Gabi Leads Flamengo To Libertadores Title". CONMEBOL Libertadores. 30 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
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