Player: Roberto Firmino

• Full name: Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira
• Date of birth: October 2, 1991
• Place of birth: Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Position: Forward / Attacking midfielder (often deployed as a false nine)
• Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)

Club career (selected):

• 2008–2010: Figueirense (youth and senior debut)
• 2010–2011: Tombense (contracted), loan to Figueirense
• 2011–2012: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Germany) — breakout in Bundesliga
• 2015–2023: Liverpool FC (England) — key player in attack, won Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and other trophies
• 2023– : Al Ahli (Saudi Pro League)

International career (Brazil):

• Senior debut: 2014
• Caps (approx.): 50–70 — represented Brazil in major tournaments including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Copa América editions
• Goals (approx.): 20–30

Playing style and strengths:

• Technical skill, close control, and quick combination play.
• Excellent link-up play and ability to drop deep to create space for teammates.
• Work rate and pressing: strong defensive contribution from the front.
• Versatile attacking movement: scores, assists, and creates chances.

Notable achievements:

• UEFA Champions League winner with Liverpool (2018–19)
• Premier League winner with Liverpool (2019–20)
• FIFA Club World Cup winner (2019)
• Multiple domestic cup titles with Liverpool
• Widely regarded as one of the top forwards of his generation for his all-around game and influence on team play

Quick stats summary (club career totals, approximate):

• Club appearances: 500+ (combined across all clubs)
• Club goals: 150–200

Additional notes: Firmino is known for his unselfish play and ability to make teammates better. He was a central figure in Liverpool’s front three under manager Jürgen Klopp, forming a celebrated attacking partnership that included Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané.