Hulk

Footballer

Brazilian Campina Grande, Brazil

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Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalityBrazilian
Date of Birth05/07/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceCampina Grande, Brazil

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameGivanildo Vieira de Sousa
NicknameHulk

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight88 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac signLeo
HometownCampina Grande, Brazil
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityLatin
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)
  • The names of his children, Ian, Tiago, Alice, and Zaya, tattoos inked on his both arms
  • The name of his wife Camila's tattoo inked on the left side of his abdomen
Controversies
  • Slammed for leaving his first wife
  • Racial abuse in Russia
  • Tunnel fight against rivals Benfica

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsCamila Angelo (October 2019-March 2020)
Marriage Date
First Marriage2007
Second MarriageMarch 2020

Family

FatherDjovan Souza
MotherMaria do Socorro Souza
Siblings
Sister(s)
  • Gilvânia Souza
  • Nilda Souza
  • Jéssica Souza
  • Nayara Souza
  • Irmãs Souza
  • Angélica Aparecida Vieira de Souza
  • Corrinha Souza
Spouse
First WifeIran Angelo de Souza (m. 2007; sep. 2019)
Second WifeCamila Angelo (his ex-wife’s niece) (m. 2020-present)
Children
Son2
Daughter(s)2

Career

Professional Debut2004 for Vitória
International Debut14 November 2009 for Brazil in a friendly match against England in Doha
First International Goal26 May 2012 for Brazil in a friendly against Denmark
Jersey Number
  • #7
  • #12
  • #11
  • #19
  • #20
PositionForward (Winger)
Clubs
  • Atlético Mineiro (2021-present)
  • Shanghai SIPG (2016-2020)
  • Zenit Saint Petersburg (2012-2016)
  • Porto (2008-2012)
  • Tokyo Verdy (2008)
  • Consadole Sapporo (loan) (2006)
  • Kawasaki Frontale (2006-2008)
  • Vitória (2003-2006)
  • São Paulo (2002)
  • Vilanovense (2001-2002)
  • Campinense (2000)
  • Serrano-PB (1998-2000)
Awards, Honours, AchievementsVarious awards and honors received

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hulk got his nickname from the American actor Lou Ferrigno, known for playing the Hulk in the TV series.
2. He faced poverty and rejection by bigger clubs in Brazil during his early days.
3. He began looking up at the sky to celebrate goals in remembrance of his niece's tragic incident.
4. Hulk's football school, H12, helps train underprivileged students from his hometown, Campina Grande.
5. He shares a close friendship with Neymar.
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