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Arthur Mendonça Cabral (born 25 April 1998) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.
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Club career
[edit]Ceará
[edit]Arthur Cabral, born in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Cabral joined Ceará's youth setup in 2014. He made his first team debut on 22 July 2015, coming on as a late substitute and scoring a last-minute winner in a 2–1 away victory against Tupi, for the year's Copa do Brasil.[1]
In October 2015, Cabral was loaned to Palmeiras and returned to the youth setup.[2] Back to Ceará in the following year, he spent some time in the under-20 squad before being definitely promoted to the first team in the 2017 season.
Cabral contributed with four goals in 16 matches during the 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, as his side achieved promotion to Série A. On 7 March 2018, he scored a brace in a 3–0 Campeonato Cearense away win against Ferroviário-CE.[3]
Palmeiras
[edit]On 30 November 2018, Palmeiras officially signed Cabral for R$ 5,000,000 from Ceará.[4] Here, he played three league matches, scoring one goal.
Basel
[edit]On 30 September 2019, Cabral was loaned to FC Basel in the Swiss Super League for their 2019–20 season under manager Marcel Koller. He made his team debut in the Swiss Cup match on 15 September in the away game against lower tier FC Meyrin being substituted in after 74 minutes as Basel won 3–0 to progress to the next round.[5] He played his first game in the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League group stage on 19 September as Basel won 5–0 at home in the St. Jakob-Park against Russian team Krasnodar.[6] He then made his domestic league debut on 22 September as Basel played a 1–1 draw with Young Boys in the Stadion Wankdorf.[7] Cabral scored his first goal for his new club in the next league match one week later, on 25 September, as Basel won 4–0 at home against Zürich.[8] During his next match just four days later, on 29 September, he scored two goals as Basel won 3–0 against Luzern.[9]
On 29 June 2020, the club announced that Cabral, whose loan had come to the end, was signed permanently.[10] He scored his first hat-trick for his club on 8 August 2021 against Servette, in fact he scored four goals as Basel won 5–1.[11] He scored his first hat-trick at international level just two weeks later, on 19 August, in the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League play-off match as Basel won 3–1 at home against Swedish club Hammarby IF.[12][13]
FCB announced on 29 January 2022 that their top-scorer Cabral had transferred out to Fiorentina.[14] In his two and a half years with the club Cabral had a total of 118 appearances for Basel scoring a total of 75 goals. 77 of these games were in the Super League, 3 in the Swiss Cup, 26 in the European competitions and 12 were test matches. He scored 46 goals in the domestic league, 2 in the cup, 17 in the European competitions and the other 10 were scored during the tests.[15]
Fiorentina
[edit]On 29 January 2022, Cabral joined Serie A side Fiorentina.[16] He scored his first goal on 26 February 2022, in a 2–1 defeat against Sassuolo.[17]
In the 2022–23 edition of the UEFA Conference League, Cabral finished as the top scorer of the competition, alongside Basel's Zeki Amdouni, with 7 goals.[18] Fiorentina reached the tournament's final, where they lost 2–1 to West Ham United.[19] He also finished that season as the top scorer of his club in all competitions with 17 goals.[20]
Benfica
[edit]On 10 August 2023, Primeira Liga club Benfica announced the signing of Cabral on a five-year contract,[21] for a reported fee of €20 million + €5 million in add-ons.[22] The striker's release clause was set at €100 million.[23]
Nine days later, Cabral made his debut for the Lisbon-based club, starting in a league match at home to Estrela da Amadora; with the game tied 0–0, Cabral was replaced in the 78th minute by Casper Tengstedt, who scored the opener just one minute later; Benfica went on to win by 2–0.[24] Cabral made his UEFA Champions League debut on 3 October 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute of a 1–0 loss away at Inter Milan, in the competition's group stage.[25] Cabral scored his first goal for Benfica on 20 October, in a 4–1 victory away at Campeonato de Portugal (Portuguese 4th division) side Lusitânia, in the 3rd round of the Taça de Portugal.[26] Eleven days later, he came on as a second-half substitute and scored in a 2–0 victory away at Arouca, in the group stage of the Taça da Liga.[27]
On 8 December, after a 1–1 league draw to Farense at the Estádio da Luz, Cabral was filmed showing his middle finger to Benfica fans while driving out of the stadium.[28] He apologized the following day.[29] Four days after the incident, in Benfica's last Champions League group stage match, away at Red Bull Salzburg, Cabral came off the bench during the injury time period and, one minute later, scored an essential back-heel goal to seal a 3–1 victory which qualified the Eagles to the UEFA Europa League knock-out round play-offs.[30] On 29 December 2023, Cabral scored his first Primeira Liga goal, the opener in a 3–0 home victory over Famalicão.[31] A month later, he scored a bicycle kick goal in a 4–1 league victory away at Estrela da Amadora.[32]
Botafogo
[edit]On 8 June 2025, Cabral returned to his native Brazil, signing a deal with reigning Série A and Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo until the end of 2028.[33][34] The striker scored his first goal for Botafogo on his debut, in the 2-0 victory over Vasco in the classic, in Brasília, in the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.[35]
International career
[edit]Youth
[edit]Cabral has represented Brazil at the U-23 level,[36] playing in two friendly matches against Colombia[37] and Chile in September 2019.[38][39]
Senior
[edit]In October 2021, Cabral received his first call-up to the Brazilian senior team for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches as an injury replacement for Matheus Cunha.[40]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 16 October 2025[41][citation needed]
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | National cup[b] | League cup[c] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ceará | 2015 | Série B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | |||
| 2016 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017 | Série B | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1[d] | 0 | 19 | 4 | |||
| 2018 | Série A | 31 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 8[e] | 5 | 55 | 24 | |||
| Total | 48 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 5 | 77 | 29 | ||||
| Palmeiras | 2019 | Série A | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[f] | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | ||
| Basel (loan) | 2019–20 | Swiss Super League | 26 | 14 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 11[g] | 2 | — | 39 | 18 | |||
| Basel | 2020–21 | Swiss Super League | 33 | 18 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 3[g] | 2 | — | 36 | 20 | |||
| 2021–22 | Swiss Super League | 18 | 14 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 12[h] | 13 | — | 31 | 27 | ||||
| Total | 77 | 46 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 26 | 17 | — | 106 | 65 | |||||
| Fiorentina | 2021–22 | Serie A | 14 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | ||||
| 2022–23 | Serie A | 28 | 8 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 16[h] | 8 | — | 48 | 17 | ||||
| Total | 42 | 10 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 16 | 8 | — | 64 | 19 | |||||
| Benfica | 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 28 | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8[i] | 1 | — | 43 | 11 | ||
| 2024–25 | Primeira Liga | 21 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6[j] | 1 | — | 34 | 7 | |||
| Total | 49 | 8 | — | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 2 | — | 77 | 18 | ||||
| Botafogo | 2025 | Série A | 13 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2[f] | 0 | 2[k] | 0 | 20 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 230 | 78 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 349 | 136 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Cearense, Campeonato Paulista
- ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Swiss Cup, Coppa Italia, Taça de Portugal
- ^ Includes Taça da Liga
- ^ Appearance in Primeira Liga
- ^ Appearances in Copa do Nordeste
- ^ a b Appearance in Copa Libertadores
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Four appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
Honours
[edit]Ceará
- Campeonato Cearense: 2017, 2018
Fiorentina
- Coppa Italia runner-up: 2022–23[42]
- UEFA Europa Conference League runner-up: 2022–23[43]
Benfica
- Taça da Liga: 2024–25[44]
- Taça de Portugal runner-up: 2024–25[45]
Individual
- Swiss Super League Player of the Year: 2020–21
- Swiss Super League Team of the Year: 2020–21,[46] 2021–22[47]
- UEFA Europa Conference League top scorer: 2022–23 (joint)
References
[edit]- ^ "Ceará vence o Tupi-MG fora e avança às oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil" [Ceará defeat Tupi and advance to the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil]. ESPN (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Revelação da base do Ceará é emprestado ao Palmeiras com cláusula de compra" [Ceará's youth prospect is loaned to Palmeiras with buyout clause] (in Portuguese). Diário do Nordeste. 27 October 2015. Archived from the original on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Com dois gols de Arthur, Ceará goleia o Ferroviário e assume liderança" [With two goals from Arthur, Ceará thrash Ferroviário and take over leadership] (in Portuguese). O Povo. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Palmeiras enfrenta Arthur Cabral, do Ceará, atacante que já contratou por R$ 5 milhões como reforço para 2019" (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (15 September 2019). "FC Meyrin - FC Basel 0:3 (0:0)". Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
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- ^ FC Basel 1893 (29 June 2020). "Der FCB verpflichtet Arthur Cabral". FCB signed Arthur Cabral. FC Basel website. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
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- ^ Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (19 August 2021). "FC Basel - Hammarby IF 3:1 (1:0)". Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ FC Basel 1893 (29 January 2022). "Arthur Cabral wechselt in die Serie A". Arthur Cabral moves to Serie A. FC Basel 1893 AG. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (29 January 2022). "Arthur Cabral - FCB-Statistic". Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "CABRAL È UN CALCIATORE DELLA FIORENTINA". ACF Fiorentina. Fiorentina. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral marca o primeiro gol pela Fiorentina em derrota e no final". www.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "2022/23 Europa Conference League top scorers: Cabral and Amdouni". UEFA. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Fiorentina vs West Ham live updates". The Athletic. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral: Fiorentina's 'King of the Conference League' out to ruin West Ham's European dreams". Goal.com. 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral reforça o Benfica!" [Arthur Cabral reinforces Benfica!]. slbenfica.pt (in Portuguese). 10 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Benfica seal deals for Arthur Cabral & Anatoliy Trubin". PortuGOAL. 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral: os valores do negócio e a cláusula de rescisão (Benfica)" [Arthur Cabral: the business values and release clause (Benfica)] (in Portuguese). A Bola. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral e a estreia pelo Benfica: "Que possa ser o começo de uma linda história"" [Arthur Cabral and the debut for Benfica: "May it be the beginning of a beautiful story"]. O Jogo (in European Portuguese). O Jogo. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Benfica perde com Inter Milão e continua sem vencer na Champions" [Benfica loses to Inter Milan and remains without winning in Champions]. SAPO Desporto (in European Portuguese). 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Schmidt feliz por Arthur Cabral: "Às vezes, o primeiro golo é o mais difícil..."" [Schmidt happy for Arthur Cabral: "Sometimes, the first goal is the hardest one..."] (in European Portuguese). O Jogo. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral: "Mereço estar aqui com esta camisola"" [Arthur Cabral: «I deserve to be here wearing this jersey»] (in European Portuguese). Record. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "VÍDEO: Arthur Cabral faz gesto obsceno à saída do estacionamento na Luz" [VIDEO: Arthur Cabral makes obscene gesture at Luz's parking exit] (in European Portuguese). CNN Portugal. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Arthur Cabral pede desculpa por gesto obsceno: "Estou realmente arrependido"" [Arthur Cabral apologizes for obscene gesture: «I'm really sorry»] (in European Portuguese). A Bola. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "A redenção de Arthur Cabral: entrou aos 90'+1 e decidiu um minuto depois com este golo de calcanhar" [Arthur Cabral's redemption: came on at 90'+1 and was decisive one minute later with this back-heel goal] (in European Portuguese). Record. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Benfica vence Famalicão por 3-0 e dorme na liderança" [Benfica beats Famalicão by 3-0 and sleeps as leader]. A Bola (in European Portuguese). 29 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Gonçalves, Ricardo Nunes (29 January 2024). "Monumento de Arthur Cabral abre caminho à vitória do Benfica frente ao E. Amadora (com resumo)" [Arthur Cabral's monument paves the way for Benfica's victory against E. Amadora (with highlights)]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "ARTHUR CABRAL É DO BOTAFOGO". Botafogo (in Portuguese). 8 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
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External links
[edit]- Profile Archived 23 February 2023 at the Wayback Machine at the ACF Fiorentina website (in Italian)
- Arthur Cabral on Twitter
- Arthur Cabral at Soccerway
Arthur Cabral
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Early life and youth career
Early life
Arthur Mendonça Cabral was born on 25 April 1998 in Campina Grande, a city in the state of Paraíba, Brazil.[2][7] Raised in a family of modest origins, Cabral grew up in an environment shaped by the socio-economic challenges prevalent in Brazil's Northeast region, where Paraíba had a 15.6% extreme poverty rate in 2021, affecting hundreds of thousands of residents.[8] His father, Hélio Cabral, worked as an auxiliary technical coach in the football department of local club Campinense Clube, providing early exposure to the sport within a working-class household.[9] This background instilled in him a passion for football from a young age, influenced by the region's vibrant local culture where the game serves as both recreation and a symbol of aspiration amid limited opportunities.[10] Cabral's initial football experiences were non-professional, centered around local clubs and informal play in Campina Grande, beginning with the youth academy of Campinense Clube in 2008 at age 10.[9] These early years involved training and matches in community settings, reflecting the grassroots nature of football in the area, where young players often balanced the sport with everyday hardships. He encountered personal challenges during this period, including a near-abandonment of the game after an unsuccessful tryout in Bahia, but received crucial encouragement from his father to persist.[9] The socio-economic context of Campina Grande, marked by inequality and reliance on agriculture and small-scale industry, further molded Cabral's early aspirations, positioning football as a potential escape from poverty for talented youth in the Northeast.[11] In 2014, at age 16, he moved to join the youth academy of Ceará in Fortaleza, marking the start of his structured development.[2]Youth career
Cabral trained in the youth academy of Campinense Clube from 2008 to 2013, developing his skills in local and regional competitions.[9] Following his departure, he attempted tryouts at several prominent Brazilian clubs, including Palmeiras, Fluminense, Vitória, Bahia, and Internacional, facing setbacks such as the discouraging experience in Bahia that nearly led him to quit football.[9] Encouraged by his father, he persisted and joined the youth setup of Ceará in 2014 at age 16, where he progressed through the ranks before making his professional debut with the senior team in 2017.[2][12]Club career
Ceará
Arthur Cabral made his senior debut for Ceará on 22 July 2015 in the Copa do Brasil, entering as a late substitute and scoring a dramatic 90th-minute winner in a 2–1 away victory over Tupi.[13] His early involvement was limited, with sporadic appearances in cup competitions during the 2015 and 2016 seasons as he transitioned from the youth academy. The 2017 season proved pivotal for Cabral, as he contributed 4 goals in 16 appearances during the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, helping Ceará secure promotion to Série A by finishing third in the league standings. These efforts marked his growing role within the squad, including key substitute impacts that supported the team's push for top-flight football. In 2018, Cabral emerged as a regular starting forward, featuring in 31 Série A matches with 7 goals and 2 assists while adapting to the higher level of competition. He also delivered standout performances in the Campeonato Cearense, such as opening the scoring in a dominant 6–0 win over Maranguape on 18 February, aiding Ceará's successful title defense in the state championship.[14] Across his four-year tenure from 2015 to 2018, Cabral recorded 75 appearances, 29 goals, and 2 assists in all competitions for the club.[15]Palmeiras
Following his breakthrough performances at Ceará, where he emerged as one of the league's promising talents with seven goals in the 2018 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Arthur Cabral joined a more competitive environment at Palmeiras.[16] On 30 November 2018, Palmeiras announced the signing of the 20-year-old forward from Ceará for a reported fee of R$5 million, acquiring 50% of his economic rights on a five-year contract effective from January 2019.[16][17] Cabral's time at Palmeiras proved brief and challenging, as he struggled to adapt to the higher level of competition and secure a regular spot in the forward line amid intense rivalry from established players like Deyverson and Borja under manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.[18] In the 2019 season, he made just six appearances across Série A and domestic cups, scoring one goal in the Copa do Brasil.[18][15] To provide him with more playing opportunities and aid his development, Palmeiras arranged a loan move for Cabral to Swiss Super League side FC Basel on 30 August 2019, lasting until June 2020 with an option for the club to make the transfer permanent.[18]Basel
Arthur Cabral joined FC Basel on loan from Palmeiras in August 2019, marking his entry into European football. During the 2019–20 season, he quickly adapted to the Swiss Super League, making 26 appearances and scoring 14 goals with 4 assists in league play alone, contributing to Basel's third-place finish.[1] Across all competitions, including 11 appearances in the UEFA Europa League group stage where he netted several goals, Cabral tallied 18 goals in 39 games, showcasing his clinical finishing and physical presence as a target man.[19] His performances earned him a spot in the Swiss Association of Football Players (SAFP) Golden 11 for 2020 as the top forward.[20] Impressed by his impact, Basel secured Cabral on a permanent transfer in June 2020 for €6 million, signing him to a three-year contract.[19] In the 2020–21 season, he elevated his game, scoring 18 goals in 33 Swiss Super League matches (including 4 penalties) and adding to a total of 34 goals across 44 appearances in all competitions, helping Basel secure second place domestically.[1] Cabral's prolific form continued into the 2021–22 campaign, where he recorded 14 goals and 5 assists in 18 league games before departing midway through the season, again aiding Basel's runner-up position.[1] Over his Basel tenure from 2019 to 2022, he amassed 75 goals in 118 appearances across all fronts, establishing himself as one of the league's most dangerous strikers and playing a key role in the team's consistent top-two finishes and European qualification efforts.[21] On 29 January 2022, Cabral transferred to Fiorentina for a reported €16 million, ending his successful stint in Switzerland where he had transformed from a promising loanee into a high-scoring focal point of Basel's attack.[22]Fiorentina
On 29 January 2022, Arthur Cabral transferred from Basel to Fiorentina for a reported fee of €16 million, including bonuses, marking his entry into Italian football as a replacement for Dušan Vlahović.[23][24] During the 2022–23 season, Cabral made 32 appearances in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists, while adapting to the tactical demands of Italian football after his prior experience in Switzerland.[25] Initially struggling with consistency—netting just 2 goals in his first six months—he improved markedly from February onward, becoming a key rotational forward under manager Vincenzo Italiano and contributing to Fiorentina's eighth-place finish in Serie A.[26] His adaptation highlighted his physicality and aerial prowess in a more defensive league environment, though he often started on the bench behind Luka Jović.[26] Cabral's standout performances came in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League, where he scored 7 goals in 16 appearances (including qualifiers), tying with Basel's Zeki Amdouni as the competition's top scorer and powering Fiorentina to the final.[27][25] Notable contributions included a brace as a substitute against Braga in the knockout play-offs on 16 February 2023, igniting Fiorentina's run with two goals in 15 minutes, and a volleyed winner in the second leg against the same opponent.[26] He continued scoring in every knockout round thereafter, including against Lech Poznań and semifinals opponents Basel—his former club—helping secure a historic final appearance against West Ham United, though Fiorentina lost 2–1.[27][26] Cabral departed Fiorentina on 10 August 2023, transferring to Benfica for €20 million plus add-ons, after a season that solidified his reputation as a prolific European goalscorer.[28]Benfica
On 10 August 2023, Benfica announced the signing of Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina on a five-year contract until 2028, for a reported fee of €20 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons.[19][29] During his two-year tenure from 2023 to 2025, Cabral made 77 appearances across all competitions for Benfica, scoring 18 goals and providing 5 assists, though he often featured as a substitute with limited starting opportunities.[30] In the Primeira Liga and European competitions, he recorded 49 appearances and 8 goals, including contributions in the UEFA Champions League where he scored twice in 10 matches.[30] His performances were marked by moments of impact, such as a stoppage-time winner against AVS in December 2023 that helped secure Benfica's place in the Champions League knockout stages, but overall output was modest compared to expectations.[31] Cabral played a supporting role in Benfica's 2024–25 Taça da Liga victory, their eighth title in the competition, appearing in two matches during the tournament as the team defeated Sporting CP 7–6 on penalties in the final on 11 January 2025.[30][32] Despite these contributions, Cabral faced challenges with consistency in front of goal and intense competition for the starting striker position from players like Vangelis Pavlidis and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, which limited him to around 2,853 total minutes over the two seasons.[33][34] On 9 June 2025, Benfica agreed to a permanent transfer of Cabral to Botafogo for a fee of €12 million.[30][35]Botafogo
On 8 June 2025, Arthur Cabral transferred from Benfica to Botafogo for a reported base fee of €12 million, with potential add-ons up to €3 million, marking his return to Brazilian football after four years in Europe. He signed a four-year contract extending until 31 December 2028, arriving as a key reinforcement for the reigning Série A and Copa Libertadores champions ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.[36][37][2] In the 2025 Série A season, as of November 2025, Cabral had made 17 appearances for Botafogo, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. His contributions included pivotal moments in key matches, such as scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama on 12 July 2025, netting in a 3-2 win against Corinthians on 26 July 2025, and both scoring and assisting in a 5-0 thrashing of Fortaleza on 9 August 2025. These performances underscored his growing influence in Botafogo's attacking line, particularly following the departures of forwards Igor Jesus and Jeffinho, which elevated his role as the primary centre-forward.[38][1][39] Cabral's adaptation to the Brazilian style has been notably swift, drawing on his international experience from leagues in Switzerland, Italy, and Portugal to enhance Botafogo's domestic campaign. He has emphasized the non-negotiable importance of physical conditioning to meet the intensity of Série A, helping shift the team's dynamics toward a more direct and robust forward play. By providing a reliable aerial presence and hold-up ability, Cabral has stabilized Botafogo's front line, contributing to their strong position in the title defense despite a challenging schedule that included continental commitments.[40][41] With his long-term contract in place, Cabral is poised to play a central role in Botafogo's future ambitions, including sustained contention for the Série A crown and success in the Copa Libertadores. His ongoing development and integration signal potential for greater impact as the 2025 season progresses into its decisive phase.[2]International career
Youth career
Arthur Cabral earned his first call-up to the Brazil under-23 national team in August 2019, selected by head coach André Jardine for a pair of friendly matches as part of preparations for the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. At the time, Cabral was a 21-year-old forward coming off a promising season with Palmeiras, where his goal-scoring ability in domestic competitions had caught the attention of selectors, including three goals in limited Série A appearances that highlighted his potential as a clinical finisher.[42][43] The friendlies took place in September 2019, with Brazil facing Colombia on September 5 in São Paulo (a 2-0 win) and Chile on September 9 in São Paulo (a 3-1 win). Cabral made two appearances during this brief international window, though he did not score. These outings provided him with valuable experience against competitive South American opposition, testing his physicality and tactical awareness in an Olympic-qualifying context.[6] Despite the limited caps, this youth international exposure played a key role in Cabral's early development, bridging his club performances in Brazil to a higher competitive level and boosting his confidence ahead of his impending loan move to FC Basel later that month. The stint underscored his emergence as a prospect for Brazil's Olympic ambitions, even if he was not included in subsequent squads for the Pre-Olympic Tournament itself, where Brazil ultimately qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Overall, these two matches represented the extent of his under-23 involvement, emphasizing quality over quantity in his pathway to senior football.[44]Senior career
Arthur Cabral received his first call-up to the Brazil senior national team in October 2021, as an injury replacement for Matheus Cunha, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela, Colombia, and Uruguay.[19] He was named to the bench for the match against Venezuela on 7 October 2021, which Brazil won 3–1 away, but did not make an appearance.[45] Despite being part of the squad for the subsequent fixtures against Colombia and Uruguay, Cabral remained an unused substitute in those games as well.[46] As of November 2025, Cabral has not earned any senior caps for Brazil, with his international record standing at zero appearances and zero goals.[6] The primary reasons for his lack of playing time during the 2021 call-up include his status as a late addition to the squad and the depth of talent in Brazil's forward line, where established players like Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, and Vinícius Júnior were preferred by coach Tite.[46] Subsequent club commitments, particularly during his stints at Basel, Fiorentina, and Benfica, may have also limited opportunities for further national team involvement amid Brazil's packed schedule of qualifiers and tournaments.[6] Brazil's highly competitive pool of forwards, featuring prolific talents such as Richarlison and Rodrygo, has made breaking into the senior setup challenging for emerging strikers like Cabral.[46] However, his consistent goal-scoring form in European leagues and now at Botafogo positions him as a potential candidate for future call-ups, particularly if he maintains his scoring rate in domestic and continental competitions.[19]Playing style
Technical attributes
Arthur Cabral, standing at 186 cm and weighing 86 kg, possesses a robust physical profile that enhances his effectiveness as a target forward, particularly in aerial duels where he excels at winning headers and creating scoring opportunities through his positioning and timing.[47] His aerial prowess is evidenced by multiple headed goals across leagues, including five headers in the 2019-20 Swiss Super League season and six headed league goals since the 2020-21 campaign, often capitalizing on crosses or set pieces to outmuscle defenders.[48] This physicality allows him to hold off markers and contribute to build-up play, making him a focal point in attacking phases.[49] Cabral's finishing is characterized by clinical precision inside the penalty area, where he has demonstrated poacher-like instincts, scoring the majority of his goals from close range.[48] Predominantly right-footed, he favors powerful strikes and has netted numerous goals with his stronger foot, such as ten right-footed finishes in the 2020-21 Swiss Super League, alongside occasional volleys and long-range efforts like a thunderous strike against FC Zurich.[47] His goal-scoring breakdown highlights versatility: in the 2021-22 season at Basel, he recorded eight right-footed goals, three left-footed, and two headers across 14 league strikes, underscoring his ability to finish with either foot or head in varied scenarios.[47] Additionally, he employs a precise Jorginho-style technique from the penalty spot.[48] In terms of ball control, Cabral has developed solid hold-up play, using his body to shield the ball and lay it off to teammates, a skill honed during his time in the Brazilian leagues with Ceará and later refined in Europe at Basel.[47] His dribbling is functional rather than flashy, allowing him to drop deep, link with midfielders, and drive forward with quick bursts for his size, though it relies more on power than intricate footwork.[48] This evolution from his early days in Brazil, where opportunities were limited, to becoming a consistent scorer in the Swiss Super League demonstrates progressive improvement in these technical facets.[47] Despite these strengths, Cabral's pace is only deceptive rather than elite, limiting his ability to exploit spaces behind defenses on the counter.[49] He can also exhibit inconsistency in tight spaces, occasionally suffering miscontrols when receiving the ball under pressure or attempting to maneuver in congested areas, which affects his reliability in high-pressing environments.[49]Tactical role
Arthur Cabral has primarily operated as a central forward or target man throughout his career, often deployed as the lone striker in 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 formations during his time at FC Basel.[50] His physical stature at 6'1" allows him to hold up play effectively, serving as a focal point for long balls and crosses while maintaining a presence in the penalty area to capitalize on scoring opportunities.[48] This role was evident in his early Brazilian stints at Ceará and Palmeiras, where he functioned as a straightforward goal threat in more fluid, attacking setups typical of Série A, but it evolved significantly upon his move to Europe.[51] In adapting to European football, Cabral demonstrated versatility, transitioning into a poacher role at Fiorentina under Vincenzo Italiano's system, where he focused on intelligent positioning inside the box to finish chances created by wide players and midfield runners.[48] Of his 13 league goals in the 2021-22 season at Basel—prior to his Fiorentina move—most came from close-range finishes, a trait that carried over as he became known for his predatory instincts in Serie A.[48] This adaptation highlighted his ability to contribute beyond scoring, using his hold-up ability to retain possession under pressure. Cabral's contributions to team tactics differ notably between Brazilian and European styles. In Brazil, his role emphasized direct attacking in possession-dominant teams, with less emphasis on structured pressing; in Europe, particularly at Basel and Fiorentina, he integrated into build-up phases by dropping into midfield to receive passes and initiate attacks from deeper positions.[51] He actively participates in high pressing, though analysts noted room for improved intensity and decision-making in this area during his Basel tenure, aligning with the counter-pressing demands of Swiss and Italian leagues.[49] Cabral himself acknowledged this evolution, stating, "I think I have grown a lot in Europe, mostly tactically... They put great value on the tactical and technical part, even more so in Switzerland."[51] During his Basel era, coaches praised Cabral's tactical intelligence, with the player crediting manager Patrick Rahmen for enhancing his understanding of positional play and defensive responsibilities, which led to a performance surge including 25 goals in 26 games across all competitions in 2021-22.[49] Rahmen's influence helped Cabral vary his runs—either in behind defenses or short to link play—making him a more complete forward in structured European tactics.[50] This intelligence has proven key in his career, including at Botafogo as of November 2025, where he balances goal-scoring (3 goals in 16 Série A matches) with team-oriented contributions, emphasizing long balls, aerial duels, and hold-up play in the Brazilian league.[51][1][52]Personal life
Family and background
Arthur Cabral was born on 25 April 1998 in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, to parents Hélio Cabral, a professional football coach and assistant manager for clubs including Campinense, and an unnamed mother who has been part of his supportive family unit.[53][54][55] His family's involvement in football, particularly his father's career in coaching, provided early encouragement and guidance for Cabral's development as a player, helping him transition from local youth setups in Paraíba.[56][57] Cabral has sisters who remain close to the family, often mentioned in his expressions of gratitude during career milestones.[55] As of 2025, Cabral is married to Ludmilla Brito, and he has a son, Hélio Liam Cabral, born in July 2021 from a previous relationship with a Swiss woman.[58][59]Off-field activities
Arthur Cabral maintains an active presence on social media, particularly Instagram, where he has amassed over 400,000 followers as of 2025, sharing updates on his professional achievements, personal milestones, and occasional endorsements.[60] In post-transfer interviews following his move to Benfica in 2023, Cabral discussed his adaptation to life in Europe and Portugal, praising the country as "wonderful" and Lisbon as a "beautiful city" with welcoming people, which facilitated his quick settling into the new environment.[61][62] Publicly, Cabral has expressed strong career motivations centered on collective success and legacy-building, stating his desire to "enter the history of Benfica" by helping teammates win titles and contributing to the club's triumphs upon arrival.[61]Career statistics
Club statistics
Arthur Cabral has accumulated 305 appearances and scored 121 goals across all club competitions as of 20 November 2025.[63][1] The following table summarizes his performance by club, encompassing all domestic leagues, cups, and European/continental competitions. Assists are included where recorded. These figures reflect his progression from early career in Brazil through European leagues and his recent move to Botafogo in 2025, with no significant loans impacting the totals beyond standard transfers.[63]| Club | Years | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceará | 2016–2019 | 64 | 20 | 3 |
| Palmeiras | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Basel | 2019–2022 | 118 | 75 | 17 |
| Fiorentina | 2022–2023 | 42 | 10 | 4 |
| Benfica | 2023–2025 | 49 | 8 | 3 |
| Botafogo | 2025– | 22 | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 300 | 119 | 30 |
International statistics
Arthur Cabral's international career with Brazil has been limited, primarily at the youth level. He earned two caps for the Brazil U23 team in friendly matches during September 2019, without scoring any goals.[43][65] At the senior level, Cabral received a call-up to the Brazil national team on October 1, 2021, as a replacement for the injured Matheus Cunha for a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, but he remained an unused substitute and has no senior caps as of November 2025.[66][6] The following table summarizes his international statistics by age group and tournament:| Age Group | Tournament/Event | Appearances | Goals | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U23 | Friendlies (vs. Colombia, vs. Chile) | 2 | 0 | 2019 |
| Senior | World Cup Qualification (vs. Venezuela) | 0 (1 call-up, unused) | 0 | 2021 |