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Fabinho (footballer, born 1993)
Fabinho (Fábio Henrique Tavares, born 1993, Campinas) is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, the No. 6 anchor for Monaco, Liverpool (219 apps, 2019 Champions League, 2020 Premier League), Al-Ittihad and Trabzonspor; 36 Brazil caps.
Fábio Calonego
Fábio Calonego, full name Fábio da Silva Calonego, is a Brazilian defensive midfielder born in 1997 in Novo Hamburgo, playing for Persija Jakarta since 2025.
Felipe Anderson
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes, Brazilian attacking midfielder and winger born 1993 in Brasília; Santos, Lazio, West Ham club-record signing, Porto loan, Olympic gold Rio 2016, now Palmeiras.
Felipe Melo
Felipe Melo (Felipe Melo de Carvalho, born 1983, Volta Redonda), Brazilian defensive midfielder nicknamed Pitbull; retired 24 January 2025 at 41. Three-time Copa Libertadores winner (Palmeiras 2020, 2021; Fluminense 2023), 22 Brazil caps, 2009 Confederations Cup.
Fellipe Jack
Fellipe Jack (Fellipe Jack Ozilio Moreira Pacheco), Brazilian-Italian centre-back born 2006 in São Paulo; ex-Palmeiras youth, Como, Spezia, Catanzaro, now on loan at Cremonese in Serie B; Italy U20 international.
Fernandinho (footballer, born 1985)
Fernandinho (Fernando Luiz Rosa, born 1985, Londrina, Brazil), Brazilian defensive midfielder; Shakhtar Donetsk 2005-2013, Manchester City 2013-2022 (383 games, captain, five Premier League titles), later Athletico Paranaense; retired 2025.
Fernando (footballer, born 1987)
Fernando (Fernando Francisco Reges, born 1987) is a retired Brazilian defensive midfielder nicknamed "O Polvo". Played for Vila Nova, Porto, Manchester City, Galatasaray, Sevilla, and Internacional, winning 21 titles including three UEFA Europa Leagues; retired 10 April 2026.
Filipe Bordon
Filipe Bordon, Brazilian centre-back (born 2005, Ribeirão Preto), son of Marcelo Bordon; joined Lazio from Ferroviária in 2023, bought in 2024, loaned to Südtirol 2025/26, Brazil U20 international.
Filipe Luís
Filipe Luís, full name Filipe Luís Kasmirski, is a Brazilian football manager and former left back who played for Atlético Madrid and Flamengo, and now coaches AS Monaco.
Fred (footballer, born 1983)
Fred (Frederico Chaves Guedes, born 1983, Teófilo Otoni) is a Brazilian retired striker; Fluminense idol with 199 goals in 382 games, three-time Brasileirão top scorer, Lyon Ligue 1 winner, Brazil 39 caps, 2006 and 2014 World Cups.
Fred (footballer, born 1993)
Fred, full name Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos, is a Brazilian central midfielder who spent five seasons at Manchester United after Shakhtar Donetsk and now plays for Atlético Mineiro.
Gabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, Brazilian striker born 1996; Santos youth product, Inter Milan and Benfica flop, 2019 Copa Libertadores hero with Flamengo, now back at Santos on loan from Cruzeiro.
Gabriel Índio
Gabriel Índio (Gabriel dos Santos Queiroz), Brazilian center-back born 2008 in Rio de Janeiro; played for Athletic Club (MG), joined SL Benfica in 2026 on a contract to 2031.
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus (Gabriel Fernando de Jesus, born 1997, São Paulo) is a Brazilian forward for FC Barcelona, formerly Palmeiras, Manchester City and Arsenal; Olympic gold 2016, Copa América 2019, four Premier League titles.
Gabriel Magalhães
Gabriel Magalhães (Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães, born 1997) is a Brazilian left-footed centre-back for Arsenal and Brazil; signed from Lille for £27m in 2020, set-piece goal threat, 2026 World Cup starter.
Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli, Brazilian forward born 2001 in Guarulhos, ex-Ituano and Arsenal (2019-2026, 15 league goals in 2022/23), 2026 World Cup winner vs Japan, sold to Al-Hilal in a club-record £55.7-60m deal.
Gabriel Mec
Gabriel Mec (Gabriel Ferreira de Carvalho, born 2008) is a Brazilian attacking midfielder from Campos dos Goytacazes, a Grêmio academy record-setting youngest debutant, sold to FC Porto in September 2026 for about 10-13 million euros.
Gabriel Paulista
Gabriel Paulista (Gabriel Armando de Abreu, born 1990, São Paulo) is a Brazilian centre-back at Corinthians, formerly of Vitória, Villarreal, Arsenal, Valencia, Atlético Madrid, and Beşiktaş.
Garrincha
Garrincha (Manuel Francisco dos Santos, 1933–1983), Brazilian right winger and dribbling genius, Botafogo 1953–1965, World Cup winner 1958 and 1962 and best player of 1962; never lost alongside Pelé.
Gerson (footballer, born 1997)
Gerson Santos da Silva (born 1997, Belford Roxo), Brazilian left-footed central midfielder; 2019 Libertadores with Flamengo, Marseille, Zenit, then Cruzeiro in 2026 for a South American-record fee.
Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Silva (Gilberto Aparecido da Silva, born 1976), Brazilian defensive midfielder nicknamed The Invisible Wall; 2002 World Cup and 2003-04 unbeaten Premier League winner with Arsenal, later Panathinaikos director.
Giovane Élber
Giovane Élber (Giovane Élber de Souza), Brazilian striker born 1972 in Londrina; Bayern Munich legend, 2001 Champions League winner, four Bundesliga titles, 133 Bundesliga goals, 2002/03 top scorer; later Lyon, Gladbach, Cruzeiro; now Bayern brand ambassador.
Gleison Bremer
Gleison Bremer (Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento), Brazilian centre-back born 1997; Torino 2018-2022, Serie A Best Defender 2021-22, Juventus from 2022 for €41.0m, Brazil 2026 World Cup squad.
Grafite
Grafite (Edinaldo Batista Libânio, born 1979) is a Brazilian former striker who won the 2008/09 Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg, scoring 28 goals as top scorer, and was German Footballer of the Year 2009.
Guilherme Arana
Guilherme Arana (Guilherme Antonio Arana Lopes), born 1997 in São Paulo, is a Brazilian left back for Fluminense; formerly Corinthians, Sevilla, Atalanta, and Atlético Mineiro, with Brasileirão 2021, Copa do Brasil 2021, Supercopa 2022, six Mineiro titles, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold, and 13 Brazil caps.
Gustavo Nunes
Gustavo Nunes (Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes), Brazilian winger born 2005, Grêmio academy product sold to Brentford in August 2024 for €12m plus 20% sell-on; later loaned to Swansea City.
Gustavo Santana
Gustavo Santana (Gustavo Domingos Santana), Brazilian forward born 2005 in Santos, plays for São Paulo FC; ex-Santos, São Bernardo, Cuiabá; 2025 Copa do Brasil Sub-20 winner, first pro goal August 2026.
Hernanes
Hernanes (Anderson Hernanes de Carvalho Viana Lima, O Profeta), Brazilian midfielder born 1985; São Paulo idol with 2007-08 Brasileirão titles, Lazio, Inter, Juventus, 2013 Confederations Cup winner, retired 2021.
Heurelho Gomes
Heurelho Gomes (Heurelho da Silva Gomes), Brazilian goalkeeper born 1981; Cruzeiro, PSV (four Eredivisie titles), Tottenham, Hoffenheim loan, Watford; 11 Brazil caps; retired 2020, now an agent.
Hulk (footballer)
Hulk (Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, born 1986, Campina Grande) is a Brazilian forward of Porto, Zenit, Shanghai SIPG, and Atlético Mineiro (137 goals), who joined Fluminense in May 2026 after a free rescission.