Brian Araújo
Portuguese footballer (born 2000)
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Brian da Rocha Araújo (born 29 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga Portugal 2 club Farense.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian da Rocha Araújo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 2000[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Farense | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2011 | Asnières | ||
| 2011–2013 | Braga | ||
| 2013–2019 | Gil Vicente | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2025 | Gil Vicente | 3 | (0) |
| 2025– | Farense | 13 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | Portugal U16 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:28, 2 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Born in France, he represented Portugal at youth level.
Club career
Born in Paris of Portuguese descent, Araújo joined the academy of Gil Vicente F.C. at the age of 13.[2][3] He made his Primeira Liga debut with the club on 4 January 2021, in a 0–0 home draw against B-SAD.[4][5]
Following Stanislav Kritsyuk's transfer to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in September 2021, Araújo acted as backup to Žiga Frelih first[6] and Andrew later.[7][8] He left the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos on 19 May 2025, ending a 12-year relationship.[9]
On 21 August 2025, Araújo signed a two-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club S.C. Farense.[10]
International career
Araújo represented Portugal at under-16 level.[11] He was also picked for the under-17 side,[12] but did not appear in any matches.