Guilherme Antonio Arana Lopes, commonly known as Guilherme Arana, is a Brazilian professional footballer born on April 14, 1997, in São Paulo, Brazil. He plays as a left-back for Atlético Mineiro and the Brazil national team.
Club Career:
- Corinthians (2014–2017): Arana began his professional career with Corinthians, making 74 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
- Sevilla FC (2018–2021): In 2018, he signed with Sevilla FC in Spain. During his tenure, he made 12 appearances.
- Loan to Atalanta (2019–2020): Arana was loaned to Atalanta in Italy for the 2019–2020 season, where he played 4 matches.
- Atlético Mineiro (2020–Present): He joined Atlético Mineiro in 2020 on loan, with the move becoming permanent in 2021. Since then, he has been a key player, contributing to multiple titles, including the Campeonato Mineiro, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
International Career:
- Arana has represented Brazil at various youth levels, including the U20 and U23 teams. He made his senior debut in a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on October 7, 2021.
Honors and Achievements:
- Club Titles:
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2015, 2017, 2021
- Campeonato Paulista: 2017
- Campeonato Mineiro: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Copa do Brasil: 2021
- Supercopa do Brasil: 2022
- International:
- Summer Olympics Gold Medal: 2020
- Individual Honors:
- Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2021
- Best Left-back in Brazil: 2020, 2021
- Campeonato Brasileiro Team of the Year: 2017, 2020, 2021
- Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2017
- Bola de Prata: 2020, 2021
- Campeonato Mineiro Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
- South American Team of the Year: 2021
Recent Performance:
In the 2024 season, Arana played 17 matches in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.
Social Media Presence:
Guilherme Arana is active on Instagram, where he shares updates about his professional and personal life with his 2 million followers.
Arana’s consistent performances and contributions have solidified his status as one of Brazil’s top left-backs, earning him recognition both domestically and internationally.