Elio Nicolas Firmino (born 30 January 2001) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a

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for

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Career

New England Revolution

In November 2018, Firmino signed a Homegrown Player Contract with the

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. Firmino was loaned to the team's

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side

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for the 2020 season. He made his pro debut on July 25, 2020 against

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, playing the full game. He scored his first professional goal on August 15 in a 3-3 draw with

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. Following the 2020 season, New England opted to release Firmino.

Union Omaha

In April 2021, Firmino joined

side

ahead of the 2021 season.

Atlanta United 2

On 3 March 2022, Firmino moved to

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side

. On March 23, 2023, Firmino signed a short-team deal with

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ahead of their MLS fixture with

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. On June 21, 2023, Firmino was signed to a short-term deal with

ahead of their match with

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. Firmino would make his

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debut when he was subbed on in the 87th minute. He would go on to score in the 90+5' to pull

level in the match that would end in a 2-2 draw.

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Nicolas Firmino
at New England Revolution 2001 births Living people New England Revolution players Hartford Athletic players New England Revolution II players USL League One players Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Soccer players from Massachusetts Homegrown Players (MLS) Union Omaha players Atlanta United 2 players Atlanta United FC players Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States People from Somerville, Massachusetts Sportspeople from Middlesex County, Massachusetts MLS Next Pro players {{US-footy-midfielder-stub