Murillo (footballer)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Costaand the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.

Murillo

Murillo playing for Corinthians in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
Date of birth	(2002-07-04) 4 July 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Nottingham Forest
Number	5
Youth career
2013–2015	São Caetano
2015–2017	ECUS
2017–2018	São Bernardo
2018–2019	União Barbarense
2019–2023	Corinthians
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	Corinthians	13	(0)
2023–	Nottingham Forest	53	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 January 2025

Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos (born 4 July 2002), simply known as Murillo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Nottingham Forest.

Early life

Born in São Paulo, Murillo lost his father, a lifelong supporter of Corinthians and the person who led him into playing futsal, at the age of 10. ^[1] He began his career with São Caetano in 2013, and subsequently played for ECUS and São Bernardo.

Career

Corinthians

Murillo joined Corinthians' youth setup in 2019, from União Barbarense. ^[2] On 16 January 2023, after playing for the under-20 side in the year's Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was promoted to the first team. ^[3]

On 10 February 2023, Murillo renewed his contract until the end of 2025. ^[4] He made his first team debut on 26 April, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Méndez in a 2–0 home win over Remo, for the year's Copa do Brasil. ^[5]

Murillo made his Série A debut on 29 April 2023, starting in a 2–1 away loss against rivals Palmeiras. ^[6] He quickly became a regular starter under head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo during the season, attracting interest of several European clubs, such as Napoli, Manchester City and West Ham United. ^[7]

Nottingham Forest

On 31 August 2023, Murillo signed with Premier League side Nottingham Forest on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. ^[8] His fee was reported as €12 million with an additional €3 million in potential add-ons. ^[9] Murillo made his debut against Brentford on 1 October 2023, five weeks after his arrival. ^[10] Since then, he has been a key player for the club, being named as Forest's 2023–24 player of the season in recognition of his performances. ^[11]

On 10 November 2024, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 home defeat against Newcastle United. ^[12] On 21 January 2025, Murillo signed an extension to his existing contract at Forest, which would keep him at the club until June 2029. ^[13]

International career

Murillo received his first call-up to the Brazil national team on 1 November 2024 for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay, although he was an unused substitute for both matches. ^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 January 2025 ^[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup [a]		League cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Corinthians	2023	Série A	13	0	7	0	—		7 [b]	0	27	0
Nottingham Forest	2023–24	Premier League	32	0	4	0	0	0	—		36	0
	2024–25	Premier League	21	1	0	0	0	0	—		21	1
	Total		53	1	4	0	0	0	—		57	1
Career total			66	1	11	0	0	0	7	0	84	1

1. Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup
2. Four appearances in Copa Libertadores, three appearances in Copa Sudamericana

Honours

Individual

• Nottingham Forest Player of the Season: 2023–24 ^[11]

References

1. "Corinthians: Conheça Murillo, zagueiro que está na mira da Europa" [Corinthians: Know Murillo, stopper who is targeted by Europe] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
2. "Murillo é liberado para acertar com o Nottingham Forest e não jogará mais pelo Corinthians" [Murillo is released to sign with Nottingham Forest and will no longer play for Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
3. "Eliminado na Copinha, Corinthians promove dupla e pensa em manter Danilo à frente do sub-20" [Eliminated from the Copinha, Corinthians promote duo and think about keeping Danilo ahead of the under-20s] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
4. "Corinthians acerta a renovação de contrato de Murillo" [Corinthians agree the contract renewal of Murillo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
5. "Em meio a tumulto no Corinthians, Murillo estreia pelo profissional: "Agradecer pela confiança"" [Amidst turmoil at Corinthians, Murillo debuts as a professional: "Thankful for the trust"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
6. "Murillo fala de estreia como titular no Corinthians e elogia Danilo: "Foi muito homem"" [Murillo talks about debut as a starter at Corinthians and praises Danilo: "He was a real man"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
7. "Murillo vai deixar o Corinthians? Staff do zagueiro abre o jogo" [Murillo will leave Corinthians? Player's staff open up] (in Brazilian Portuguese). R7.com. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
8. "Forest complete signing of Murillo". Nottingham Forest FC. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
9. Wilson, Amie (26 August 2023). "Nottingham Forest reach Murillo transfer 'agreement' as rival bid fails". Nottinghamshire Live . Retrieved 31 August 2023.
10. Lamb, Ethan (6 February 2024). "Nottingham Forest's "unbelievable" star could break Johnson's record sale". FootballFanCast.
11. Club, Nottingham Forest Football (18 May 2024). "Murillo voted Player of the Season". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
12. "Newcastle rally to beat high-flyers Forest 3-1 away". Reuters. 10 November 2024.
13. Club, Nottingham Forest Football (21 January 2025). "Murillo signs long-term deal". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
14. Fabiani, Luis. "Cria do Corinthians, Murillo é convocado pela primeira vez à Seleção Brasileira". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
15. "Murillo". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 May 2023.

External links

• Profile at the Nottingham Forest F.C. website