Cuiabano

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This article is about a Brazilian footballer. For the demonym of people who were born in Cuiabá, see Cuiabá.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Soares and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.
Cuiabano
Personal information
Full name Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva
Date of birth (2003-02-16) 16 February 2003 (age 23)
Place of birth Cuiabá, Brazil
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Botafogo
(on loan from Nottingham Forest)
Number 6
Youth career
2014–2023 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Grêmio 15 (1)
2024–2025 Botafogo 42 (6)
2025– Nottingham Forest 0 (0)
2025– → Botafogo (loan) 17 (3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 December 2025

Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva (born 16 February 2003), commonly known as Cuiabano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Botafogo, on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Career

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Grêmio

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Born in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Cuiabano joined Grêmio's youth sides in 2014, aged 11. On 15 July 2022, amidst interest from Major League Soccer sides Orlando City and Charlotte FC, he renewed his contract until December 2024.[1]

Cuiabano made his first team debut on 18 February 2023, starting in a 0–0 Campeonato Gaúcho away draw against São Luiz.[2][3] His first Série A appearance occurred on 21 May, as he came on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Bitello in a 3–1 home win over rivals Internacional.[4]

Botafogo

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On 20 April 2024, Botafogo announced the signing of Cuiabano on a contract until the end of 2027.[5]

Nottingham Forest

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On 1 September 2025, Cuiabano signed with Premier League club Nottingham Forest on a four-year contract. On 4 September, he rejoined Botafogo on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season.[6]

Career statistics

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As of 9 November 2025[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2023 Série A 11 1 1[b] 0 2 1 — — 14 2
2024 Série A 2 0 1[b] 0 — 1[c] 0 — 4 0
Total 13 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 — 18 2
Botafogo 2024 Série A 23 4 — 4 0 2[c] 0 1[d] 0 30 4
2025 Série A 13 2 6[e] 0 2 0 4[c] 1 5[f] 0 30 3
Total 36 6 6 0 6 0 6 1 6 0 60 7
Nottingham Forest 2025–26[8] Premier League 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Botafogo (loan) 2025 Série A 14 2 — 0 0 — — 14 2
Career total 63 9 8 0 8 1 7 1 6 0 92 11
  1. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil and FA Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Gaúcho
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca
  6. ^ One appearance in Recopa Sudamericana; Four appearances in FIFA Club World Cup

Honours

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Grêmio

Botafogo

References

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