Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
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| Date of Birth | 05/07/1986 |
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| Age | 39 years |
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| Birthplace | Campina Grande, Brazil |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Givanildo Vieira de Sousa |
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| Nickname | Hulk |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 88 kg |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Hometown | Campina Grande, Brazil |
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| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Latin |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| 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
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| Controversies | - Slammed for leaving his first wife
- Racial abuse in Russia
- Tunnel fight against rivals Benfica
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Camila Angelo (October 2019-March 2020) |
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| Marriage Date | | First Marriage | 2007 |
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| Second Marriage | March 2020 |
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Family
| Father | Djovan Souza |
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| Mother | Maria do Socorro Souza |
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| Siblings | | Sister(s) | - Gilvânia Souza
- Nilda Souza
- JĂ©ssica Souza
- Nayara Souza
- IrmĂŁs Souza
- Angélica Aparecida Vieira de Souza
- Corrinha Souza
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| Spouse | | First Wife | Iran Angelo de Souza (m. 2007; sep. 2019) |
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| Second Wife | Camila Angelo (his ex-wife’s niece) (m. 2020-present) |
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Career
| Professional Debut | 2004 for VitĂłria |
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| International Debut | 14 November 2009 for Brazil in a friendly match against England in Doha |
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| First International Goal | 26 May 2012 for Brazil in a friendly against Denmark |
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| Position | Forward (Winger) |
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| 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)
- VitĂłria (2003-2006)
- SĂŁo Paulo (2002)
- Vilanovense (2001-2002)
- Campinense (2000)
- Serrano-PB (1998-2000)
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Various awards and honors received |
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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. |
