Hulk

Brazilian footballer and forward

Hulk - Brazilian footballer and forward
Born

July 25th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

Links & References

Played professional football primarily as a forward. Began career in Brazil, later joining Porto in Portugal, where significant achievements included winning the Primeira Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Transferred to Zenit Saint Petersburg, contributing to multiple Russian league titles. Represented the Brazil national team, participating in major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and Copa América.

Won the UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004

Secured the Russian Premier League title with Zenit

Represented Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

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