Givanildo Vieira de Souza, called Hulk, is a Brazilian football player. He was born on July 25, 1986. He plays as a forward or right winger for the team Atletico Mineiro. He is a forward for Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. He is known for his strong shots and tough playing style.
Career Overview
Hulk started his professional football career with Vitória in 2004. He has played for several clubs: Kawasaki Frontale and Consadole Sapporo in Japan, Porto in Portugal from 2008 to 2012, Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia from 2012 to 2016, Shanghai SIPG in China from 2016 to 2020, and since 2021, he has been playing for Atlético Mineiro. At Atlético Mineiro, he has played 255 games and scored 102 goals.
Hulk played his first game for Brazil’s national team on November 14, 2009, against England. He scored his first international goal in 2012 in a match against Denmark.
Career Stats
Hulk’s recent performances highlight his scoring prowess, particularly with Atletico Mineiro:
| Season | Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| 2025 | Overall | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | Serie A | 34 | 15 | 11 |
| 2023 | Overall | 53 | 19 | 13 |
| 2022 | Serie A | – | – | – |
| 2021 | Overall | 68 | 35 | 12 |
Givanildo has played 255 games for Atletico Mineiro and scored 102 goals, making him one of the club’s best players ever. In 2024, he scored his 100th goal for the team during the Campeonato Mineiro semifinals. He also became Atletico Mineiro’s top scorer in the Copa Libertadores with 12 goals. On top of that, he matched the record for being the top scorer in the Mineiro tournament for the fourth year in a row.
Key Achievements and Honors
- Club Trophies: Primeira Liga (4x with Porto), UEFA Europa League (2011), Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (2021), Copa do Brasil (2021), Campeonato Mineiro (5x: 2021–2025), Chinese Super League (2x).
- International: FIFA Confederations Cup (2013 with Brazil), Olympic silver medal (2012).
- Individual Awards: Primeira Liga Player of the Year (2x), Bola de Ouro (2021), top scorer in Brazil (2021 with 36 goals), Campeonato Mineiro top scorer (2022–2025).
Who is Girlfriend ?
Hulk, whose full name is Givanildo Vieira de Souza, is married to Camila Angelo. Camila is the niece of his ex-wife, Iran Angelo de Souza. Hulk and Iran were married for 12 years and have three children together. They divorced in 2019. Hulk married Camila in September 2020. They have one child and are expecting a second child as of late 2023.
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Net Worth
Recent estimates from 2023 place his net worth between $70-80 million, with career earnings boosted by a reported annual salary equivalent to about ₹26 crore.
Givanildo Vieira de Souza is a strong and talented football player from Brazil. He has achieved great success playing for teams like Porto and Atlético Mineiro.
