Murillo (footballer)

Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos (born 4 July 2002), simply known as Murillo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Corinthians.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Costa and the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.
Murillo
Personal information
Full name Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
Date of birth (2002-07-04) 4 July 2002
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Corinthians
Number 34
Youth career
2013 São Caetano
2015 ECUS
2017 São Bernardo
2018 União Barbarense
2019–2023 Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Corinthians 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:09, 4 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in São Paulo, Murillo joined Corinthians' youth setup in 2019, from União Barbarense. On 16 January 2023, after playing for the under-20 side in the year's Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was promoted to the first team.[1]

On 10 February 2023, Murillo renewed his contract until the end of 2025.[2] He made his first team debut on 26 April, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Méndez in a 2–0 home win over Remo, for the year's Copa do Brasil.[3]

Murillo made his Série A debut on 29 April 2023, starting in a 2–1 away loss against rivals Palmeiras.[4]

Career statistics
As of 4 May 2023[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Corinthians 2023 Série A 1000101[lower-alpha 1]0—30
Career total 100010100030
  1. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores

References
  1. "Eliminado na Copinha, Corinthians promove dupla e pensa em manter Danilo à frente do sub-20" [Eliminated from the Copinha, Corinthians promote duo and think about keeping Danilo ahead of the under-20s] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. "Corinthians acerta a renovação de contrato de Murillo" [Corinthians agree the contract renewal of Murillo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  3. "Em meio a tumulto no Corinthians, Murillo estreia pelo profissional: "Agradecer pela confiança"" [Amidst turmoil at Corinthians, Murillo debuts as a professional: "Thankful for the trust"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  4. "Murillo fala de estreia como titular no Corinthians e elogia Danilo: "Foi muito homem"" [Murillo talks about debut as a starter at Corinthians and praises Danilo: "He was a real man"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  5. Murillo at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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