Midfielders · CM
Bruno Guimarães
Bruno Guimarães joined the champions to add pressure resistance, bite and invention in the centre of the pitch. The number 39 remains a tribute to the taxi his father drove to support the family.
| born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1997 |
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| signed | 2026, from Newcastle United |
Before N5
Developed at Athletico Paranaense, Bruno established himself in Europe with Lyon before becoming Newcastle's midfield leader and captain. His game combines clean progression under pressure with the appetite to contest every duel.
The Arsenal chapter
His 2026 arrival gives Arteta another midfielder able to receive facing his own goal, escape pressure and arrive around the box. He kept number 39, the number he has worn throughout his senior career.
Timeline
- 2020Moves from Athletico Paranaense to Lyon
- 2022Joins Newcastle United
- 2026Signs for Arsenal and retains number 39
Honours
- Olympic gold 2020 (Brazil)
See the full Arsenal honours record for the club-wide list.
Publication record
Squad snapshot checked 24 Aug 2026. This page is a men’s first-team editorial record; availability and selection can change after publication.
Squad sources
- https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4688364/how-every-premier-league-club-could-line-up-in-202627
- https://www.arsenal.com/news/ezri-konsa-signs-for-arsenal-anWPZ2q36a9e
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