Sávio Moreira de Oliveira, widely known as Savinho is a professional footballer hailing from São Mateus, Brazil. Born on April 10, 2004, the Brazilian winger is recognized for his explosive pace, precise dribbling, and creative flair on the field. Currently a rising star at Manchester City.
| Full Name | Sávio Moreira de Oliveira |
| Date of birth | April 10, 2004 |
| Place of birth | São Mateus, Brazil |
| Position | Right winger |
| Club | Manchester City |
| Nationality | Brazillian |
| Number | 26 |
Early Life
Sávio Moreira de Oliveira was born in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, to Eder Santos, his father and Elinilma Pereira, his mother. He spent his early years on his family’s farm, which was involved in milk production and organizing rodeos. This rural upbringing exposed him to bull riding, a sport he participated in until the age of 16, when he decided to stop due to the risk of injury.
Savinho’s journey from a farm in São Mateus to professional football highlights his dedication and passion for the sport, leading him to become a prominent winger for Manchester City and the Brazilian national team.
Personal Life
In his personal life, Savinho is married to his childhood sweetheart, Anna Carolina Barbosa Moreira, a physiotherapist. The couple got engaged when Savinho was 18 and married a year later. As of September 2024, they were expecting their first child together.
Club Career
Savio began his football journey at Atlético Mineiro with the U-14 youth level where he quickly distinguished himself. He signed his first professional contract on June 18 2020 having secured a three-year deal with a release clause of 60 million euros.
Savinho soon began training with the professional squad making his debut for the first team on August 19 in a 4-3 victory against Atlético Goianiense in Goiânia. He was part of the triple crown-winning squad for Atletico Mineiro in 2021 and in October 2021, he was listed by the English newspaper The Guardian as one of the 60 most promising young players in the world born in 2004.
Unrelenting in his good performance, his first professional goal came on May 19, 2022 in a 3-1 win over Independiente del Valle in a COpa Libertadores match. On June 30, Atletico announced an agreement for his transfer to City Football Group for 6.5 million euros with an additional six million in bonuses.
Initially, Savinho was assigned to Troyes, a Ligue 1 club within the City group, but he never made an appearance for Troyes. On July 22 2022 He was loaned to PSV for the 2022-23 season and subsequently on July 13, 2023, Savinho moved to La Liga side Girona on loan for the 2023-34 season. He finished the season with 9 goals and 10 assists in 37 games to his name, he also made the most successful dribbles in the league at 104. His dribbling capability made him a standout in La Liga, contributing to Girona’s best-ever league finish.
2024 offered new prospects for the striker as he signed for Premier League club Manchester City on July 18, securing a five-year deal running till 2029 for a reported fee of £30.8 million. He debuted on August 10, 2024, winning the 2024 Community Shield defeating Manchester United. He made his premier league debut on August 18. In an attempt to recover the form that led Manchester City to buy him from Troyes, Savinho declared on December 1, 2024, that he would be playing under his old jersey name, Savio, for the remainder of the 2024–25 campaign. The move is believed to boost his self-esteem and enable him to deliver to his expectations.
International Career
Savio has represented Brazil at both the youth levels and senior level. He was part of the Brazil U15 team that won the 2019 South American U-15 Championship, scoring four goals. He was also a part of the team that took part in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup scoring one goal in Brazil’s 6 – 0 group stage win over the Dominican Republic though they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Israel.
Savinho got his first call-up to the Brazil senior team on 1 March 2024 for a friendly match against England and Spain. He debuted against England on 23 March 2024 and on June 28 2024, Savio scored his first senior goal for Brazil in the 4 – 1 win against Paraguay in the 2024 Copa América.
Achievements
Atlético Mineiro:
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: Winner in 2021
Copa do Brasil: Winner in 2021
Campeonato Mineiro: Winner in 2020, 2021, and 2022
Supercopa do Brasil: Winner in 2022
PSV Eindhoven:
KNVB Cup: Winner in the 2022–2023 season
Johan Cruyff Shield: Winner in 2022
Manchester City:
FA Community Shield: Winner in the 2024–2025 season
International Career with Brazil:
South American U-15 Championship: Winner in 2019
CONMEBOL U-20 Championship: Winner in 2023
Net Worth
Savinho has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million
Style of Play
Savinho’s playing style is characterized by his exceptional speed and agility. He Likes to dribble and loves playing short passes. He is left-footed, this makes him particularly effective on the right wing, where he can cut inside to crate scoring opportunities or delivery precise passes.
Social media handle
Instagram: @savinho
Facebook: Savinho
Frequently asked Questions
What is Savinho’s Nationality?
Sávio Moreira de Oliveira ( Savinho) is a Brazillian.
Parents: Father and mother
Savio was born to Eder Santos, his father and Elinilma Pereira, his mother.
Siblings: Brothers and sisters
There is no publicly available information about his siblings right now.
Religion
Savio is a devout Christian.
Age? how old is Savio?
Born on April 10 2004, Savio is 20 years old and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Girlfriend, Is Savinho single?
Savinho is married to Anna Carolina Barbosa Moreira, a physical therapist.
Savinho’s Physical attributes;Height/weight
Height: 1.76m
Hair color: black
Build: Athletic
Eye color: Dark brown
Savio net worth
Savio’s net worth is estimated to be over $5 million.
Savio market value
with his five-year contract running until 2029, Savio’s market value is about €50 million.
What is Savio’s shirt number at Manchester City?
Savio wears the number 26 jersey.
What position does Savio play?
He is primarily a right winger but is versatile across the forward line.
Source: footygazette.com
