Gustavo Blanco

Gustavo Blanco Petersen Macedo, known simply as Gustavo Blanco (born 3 October 1994), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Atlético Mineiro.

For the Argentine footballer, see Gustavo Blanco Leschuk.
Gustavo Blanco
Personal information
Full name Gustavo Blanco Petersen Macedo
Date of birth (1994-10-03) 3 October 1994
Place of birth Salvador, Brazil
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s) Central midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Atlético Mineiro
Number 5
Youth career
2011–2014 Bahia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Bahia 22 (1)
2017 → América Mineiro (loan) 15 (0)
2017–2018 → Atlético Mineiro (loan) 23 (0)
2018– Atlético Mineiro 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 June 2018

Career

Born in Salvador, Bahia, Blanco joined Esporte Clube Bahia aged 16 and was promoted to the senior team in early 2015. He made 13 appearances in the Série B during his first professional season.

On 23 December 2016, Blanco was loaned to América Mineiro on a season-long deal.[1] However, his performances in the 2017 Campeonato Mineiro campaign caught the eye of rivals Atlético Mineiro, who signed him on 3 July 2017 on a loan deal that included a buyout clause.[2] He spent his first season at Atlético as a substitute, totaling eight appearances in all competitions.

Blanco made his first team breakthrough at the start of the 2018 Série A season, drawing praise from fans and critics for his passing and defensive qualities, as well as for his high work rate on the pitch.[3][4] On 21 May 2018, Atlético acquired him permanently on a four-year deal.[5]

Career statistics
As of 29 June 2018.[6]
Club Season League Cup Continental State League Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bahia 2015 Série B 1312020——171
2016 6020—3020130
Total 19140203020301
América Mineiro 2017 Série B 4020—11020190
Total 4020—11020190
Atlético Mineiro 2017 Série A 80————80
2018 1105120100—281
Total 1905120100—361
Career total 4211114024040852

Honours
Bahia
América Mineiro
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References
  1. "Bahia acerta o empréstimo do volante Gustavo Blanco para o América-MG" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. "Galo apresenta volante Gustavo Blanco" (in Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  3. "'Carrinho de cabeça', disposição e elogios do chefe: Gustavo Blanco ganha 'pontos' no Atlético" (in Portuguese). Super Esportes. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  4. "Números de Gustavo Blanco impressionam neste início de temporada do Atlético-MG" (in Portuguese). Esporte Interativo. 22 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  5. "Clube acerta contratação em definitivo de Gustavo Blanco" (in Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  6. Gustavo Blanco at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 June 2018.


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