Cuiabano
Brazilian footballer (born 2003)
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Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva (born 16 February 2003), commonly known as Cuiabano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Vasco da Gama, on loan from Nottingham Forest.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Cuiabá, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vasco da Gama (on loan from Nottingham Forest) | ||
| Number | 66 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2023 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Grêmio | 15 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Botafogo | 42 | (6) |
| 2025– | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Botafogo (loan) | 17 | (3) |
| 2026– | → Vasco da Gama (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 January 2026 | |||
Career
Grêmio
Born in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Cuiabano joined Grêmio's youth sides in 2014, aged 11. On 15 July 2022, amidst interest from Major League Soccer sides Orlando City and Charlotte FC, he renewed his contract until December 2024.[1]
Cuiabano made his first team debut on 18 February 2023, starting in a 0–0 Campeonato Gaúcho away draw against São Luiz.[2][3] His first Série A appearance occurred on 21 May, as he came on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Bitello in a 3–1 home win over rivals Internacional.[4]
Botafogo
On 20 April 2024, Botafogo announced the signing of Cuiabano on a contract until the end of 2027.[5]
During the 2025 season, Cuiabano played a key role in the Alvinegro squad. He made 47 appearances, recording six goals and five assists—numbers that reflect the left-back's offensive evolution and the confidence he gained throughout the year. Deployed with more freedom to attack, the player stood out for his intensity, his ability to join the final third, and his versatility.[6]
Nottingham Forest
On 1 September 2025, Cuiabano signed with Premier League club Nottingham Forest on a four-year contract. On 4 September, he rejoined Botafogo on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season.[7]
Career statistics
- As of 9 November 2025[8]
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | National cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 2023 | Série A | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | Série A | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 18 | 2 | |||
| Botafogo | 2024 | Série A | 23 | 4 | — | 4 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 30 | 4 | |
| 2025 | Série A | 13 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 5[e] | 0 | 30 | 3 | |
| Total | 36 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 60 | 7 | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 2025–26[9] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Botafogo (loan) | 2025 | Série A | 14 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 63 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 92 | 11 | ||
- Includes Campeonato Gaúcho, Campeonato Carioca
- Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup
- Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
- Appearance in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
- One appearance in Recopa Sudamericana; Four appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
Honours
Grêmio
Botafogo
