First Team Squad

Player profile and performance records.

Luis Guilherme (Midfielder)

Squad Number: 17
Position: Midfielder
Born: 9th Feb 2006 (Aracaju, Brazil)
Signed: 13th Jun 2024 (£25,000,000)
Contract: 5 years
Previous Club: Palmeiras

KUMB Awards: None.

Highly-rated teenager Guilherme became West Ham United's first signing of Julen Lopetegui's reign when moving to England from Palmeiras in June 2024.

Born in Aracaju, he played at numerous soccer schools before joining Palmeiras in 2017. Guilherme signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2022.

He made his first team debut on 12 April 2023 as a substitute in a 4?EUR"2 home win over Tombense. On 24 April 2024, he scored his first goal for Palmeiras, in the 96th minute, securing a 3?EUR"2 away win over Independiente del Valle.

A technical midfielder with good on-field decision making Guilherme is renowned for his pace, clocking a top speed of 36.4km/h in the 2022 Copa do Brasil Sub-17 final against Vasco da Gama.

He lists Lionel Messi and Rivaldo as inspirations to him. On 11 October 2023, he was named by The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006.

2024/25 Match Notes & Ratings

vs Nottingham Forest

1-2: Sunday, 18th May

(Kudus 80') The best of the subs, he drove forward with the ball and worked well in tight areas, opening the game up with his direct dribbling. Improves with every showing.

vs Manchester United

2-0: Sunday, 11th May

Did not play.

vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

0-1: Tuesday, 1st April
(Played 45 minutes)

One good burst forward aside, he just couldn't influence.

vs Brentford

0-1: Saturday, 15th February

(Mavropanos 87?EUR(TM)) Not enough time to make any impact.

vs Chelsea

1-2: Monday, 3rd February

(Creswell 87') The best he's shown in a West Ham shirt, albeit he's barely featured. Used his pace and showed a glimpse of why he has been highly rated, and enough to leave fans wondering whether he deserves more of a chance than he seems to be being given.