Nicolas Firmino

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Nicolas Firmino
Personal information
Full name Elio Nicolas Firmino
Date of birth (2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Mantena, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2014–2018 New England Revolution
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2020 New England Revolution 0 (0)
2019Hartford Athletic (loan) 0 (0)
2020 New England Revolution II 16 (4)
2021 Union Omaha 24 (2)
2022–2024 Atlanta United 2 81 (22)
2023–2024Atlanta United (loan) 3 (1)
2022–2024 Atlanta United 5 (0)
2023–2024Atlanta United 2 (loan) 19 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024

Elio Nicolas Firmino de Araujo (born 30 January 2001) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder. [1]

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Career

New England Revolution

In November 2018, Firmino signed a Homegrown Player Contract with the New England Revolution. [2]

Firmino was loaned to the team's USL League One side New England Revolution II for the 2020 season. He made his pro debut on July 25, 2020 against Union Omaha, playing the full game. He scored his first professional goal on August 15 in a 3-3 draw with North Texas SC. [3]

Following the 2020 season, New England opted to release Firmino. [4]

Union Omaha

In April 2021, Firmino joined USL League One side Union Omaha ahead of the 2021 season. [5]

Atlanta United 2

On 3 March 2022, Firmino moved to USL Championship side Atlanta United 2. [6] On March 23, 2023, Firmino signed a short-team deal with Atlanta United FC ahead of their MLS fixture with Columbus Crew. [7] On June 21, 2023, Firmino was signed to a short-term deal with Atlanta United FC ahead of their match with New York City FC. [8] Firmino would make his MLS debut when he was subbed on in the 87th minute. He would go on to score in the 90+5' to pull Atlanta United FC level in the match that would end in a 2-2 draw. [9]

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References

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  2. "New England Revolution sign Homegrown midfielder Nicolas Firmino". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. "Nicolas Firmino welcomes Revs II leadership role". nesoccerjournal.com. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. "New England Revolution announce roster decisions for 2021 season". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  5. "Omaha Adds Three Signings Ahead of Season Opener". USLLeagueOne.com. USL League One. 22 April 2021.
  6. "Nicolas Firmino Among New Atlanta United 2 Arrivals". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. 3 March 2022.
  7. "Atlanta United signs Luke Brennan, Alan Carleton and Nick Firmino to Short-Term Agreements". atlutd.com. Atlanta United FC. 23 March 2023.
  8. "Atlanta United signs Luke Brennan and Nick Firmino to Short-Term Agreements". atlutd.com. Atlanta United FC. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  9. "Atlanta United records milestone goal, draws New York City FC 2-2 behind Nick Firmino equalizer". atlutd.com. Atlanta United FC. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.