Samuel Lino is a Brazilian footballer born in 1999, known for his versatility as a midfielder.
He began his professional career at São Bernardo Futebol Clube, making his debut in 2017.
Lino moved to Portugal to play for Gil Vicente F.C. in 2019, where he became a key player.
Biography
Early Life
Samuel Dias Lino was born in 1999 in Santo André, Brazil, and raised in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. His early passion for football began with futsal, which led him to join the youth setup of São Bernardo Futebol Clube in 2016. Lino made his first-team debut on May 21, 2017, showcasing his potential as a midfielder.
Club Career
Lino's professional journey took a significant turn when he signed with Gil Vicente F.C. in Portugal on June 30, 2019. He made his debut in a Taça da Liga match on August 3, 2019, and scored his first professional goal on February 2, 2020. Over the next seasons, he became a key player for Gil Vicente, scoring 12 goals in the 2021-22 Primeira Liga and helping the team qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
In 2022, Lino transitioned to Atlético Madrid, where he continued to develop his skills. He also had a brief stint with Valencia CF before returning to Brazil to play for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo starting in 2025. His impressive performances earned him a spot on the Brazil national team, making his international debut on September 9, 2025.
Legacy
Lino's career is marked by significant achievements, including winning the Copa Libertadores and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Flamengo in 2025. His contributions to the youth teams and senior squads have established him as a promising talent in Brazilian football, with expectations for a bright future ahead.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Born in Santo André but raised in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Lino played futsal for a local side before joining São Bernardo FC's youth setup in 2016. He made his first team debut with the club on 21 May 2017, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 Série D away win over Novo Hamburgo. On 28 June 2017, Lino agreed to a loan deal with Flamengo until October 2018, and returned to the youth setup. His loan was cut short in July 2018, and he was assigned to the first team of São Bernardo for the year's Copa Paulista. He scored his first senior goal on 25 August, netting his team's third in a 3–1 home win over Santos B.
Gil Vicente
On 30 June 2019, Lino moved abroad and signed for Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. He made his professional debut with the club in a 3-2 Taça da Liga win over Desportivo Aves on 3 August. Lino scored his first professional goal on 2 February 2020, but in a 5–1 away loss against Moreirense. Despite scoring only twice and having only five league starts during the season, he still renewed his contract until 2024 on 29 July 2020, and subsequently started to feature more regularly in his second year, netting eleven goals overall. Lino scored 12 goals in the 2021–22 Primeira Liga (which also included a brace in a 3–0 home win over Tondela on 8 May 2022), helping Gil Vicente to a fifth position overall and subsequent a historical qualification to the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.
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Lino made his international debut for Brazil on 9 September 2025 in a 1–0 away defeat against Bolivia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Club
As of match played 4 November 2026
International
As of match played 3 October 2026
As of match played 3 October 2026 Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lino goal.
- Club
- Gil Vicente F.C. (2019–2022)
- Club
- São Bernardo Futebol Clube (2017–2019)
- Club
- Atlético Madrid (2022–2025)
- Club
- Valencia CF (2022–2023)
- Club
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2025–)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (2025–)
- National team
- Brazil
Legacy
Flamengo Youth
Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 2018 Flamengo
FIFA Challenger Cup: 2025 FIFA Derby of the Americas: 2025 Copa Libertadores: 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2025 Campeonato Carioca: 2026
Clubs
Played together with
- Aarón EscandellValencia CF · 2008–2012
Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF · 2007–2011- Abass LawallAtlético Madrid · 2000–2001
- Abdelkader OueslatiAtlético Madrid · 2012–2015
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid · 1986–1995- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Adalberto MachadoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Adelardo RodríguezAtlético Madrid · 1959–1976- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorClube de Regatas do Flamengo · 1997–2001
- Ademar Miranda JúniorBrazil men's national football team
- Ademar Miranda JúniorClube de Regatas do Flamengo · 1966–1967
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Samuel Dias Lino is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left winger or wing-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Brazil national team.
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