Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos (born 9 August 2004) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Shakthar Donetsk.
Club career Born in Monção, Maranhão, Eguinaldo played football on the floodplains of his hometown, playing in local competitions. He started his career with Artsul, joining in 2021, and rapidly progressing to the first team, where he featured in the Campeonato Carioca Série A2.
Having spent time on loan at Vasco da Gama, playing for their youth and senior sides, the deal was made permanent on 4 August 2022, with Eguinaldo signing a contract through 2027.
International career Eguinaldo was called up to the Brazil national under-20 football team in September 2022.
Style of play Eguinaldo is one of the fastest players in world football, clocking a top speed of 37.5 km/h in a Série B game against Novorizontino in October 2022.
Career statistics
Club
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsArtsul-RJ2021–3000—417120220000—0000Total003000004171Vasco da Gama (loan)2022Série B410000—0041Vasco da Gama1830000—001832023Série A407010——120Total26470100000344Shakhtar Donetsk2023–24Ukrainian Premier League142—2052—2142024–25266—3070—3662025–26157—10112—278Total5514—60234—8218Career total8118100702344112523 Notes
Honours Shakhtar Donetsk Ukrainian Cup: 2024–25
Individual Ukrainian Premier League Player of the Round: 2025–26 (Round 11)
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