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Nicolas Firmino
Personal information
Full name	Elio Nicolas Firmino
Date of birth	30 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Mantena, Brazil
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
2014–2018	New England Revolution
Senior career*
Years	Team
2018–2020	New England Revolution
2019	→ Hartford Athletic (loan)
2020	New England Revolution II
2021	Union Omaha
2022–2024	Atlanta United 2
2023–2024	→ Atlanta United (loan)
2022–2024	Atlanta United
2023–2024	→ Atlanta United 2 (loan)
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024

Elio Nicolas Firmino de Araujo (born 30 January 2001) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.^[1]

Career

New England Revolution

In November 2018, Firmino signed a Homegrown Player Contract with the New England Revolution.^[2]

Firmino was loaned to the team's USL League One side New England Revolution II for the 2020 season. He made his pro debut on July 25, 2020 against Union Omaha, playing the full game. He scored his first professional goal on August 15 in a 3-3 draw with North Texas SC.^[3]

Following the 2020 season, New England opted to release Firmino.^[4]

Union Omaha

In April 2021, Firmino joined USL League One side Union Omaha ahead of the 2021 season.^[5]

Atlanta United 2

On 3 March 2022, Firmino moved to USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.^[6] On March 23, 2023, Firmino signed a short-team deal with Atlanta United FC ahead of their MLS fixture with Columbus Crew.^[7] On June 21, 2023, Firmino was signed to a short-term deal with Atlanta United FC ahead of their match with New York City FC.^[8] Firmino would make his MLS debut when he was subbed on in the 87th minute. He would go on to score in the 90+5' to pull Atlanta United FC level in the match that would end in a 2-2 draw.^[9]