Guilherme Bala

Guilherme da Silva Gonçalves (born 16 September 2001), commonly known as Guilherme Bala, is a professional footballer who plays for Shabab Al Ahli as a winger. Born in Brazil, he plays for the United Arab Emirates national team

Career

In March 2019, Bala made his debut for Madureira against Flamengo.

On 5 September 2019, Bala signed for Flamengo on loan until 2021. Due to his form, he was selected to be part of the squad that would compete in the 2020 Taça Guanabara. In September 2020, due to a covid outbreak in the Flamengo squad, Bala was called up to play in a Copa Libertadores game against Barcelona S.C..

Although it was reported that Flamengo would purchase Bala the club did not take up the purchase option and he returned to Madureira.

On 5 April 2021, Bala was announced at Ferroviária on a four year contract. In July 2021, it was confirmed by head coach Elano that Bala would be leaving the club.

On 29 July 2021, Bala was announced at Shabab Al Ahli. On 11 January 2022, he scored his first goal for the club against Khor Fakkan, with Bala also assisting in the game. On 29 December 2023, Bala won the 2023 UAE Super Cup with the club, assisting the third goal scored by Mateusão.

International career

On 27 July 2019, Bala was called up to the Brazilian under-20 national team to train between July 29th and August 5th.

Bala was called up to the United Arab Emirates national team in March 2026 for an internal training camp in Abu Dhabi. He made his international debut on 26 March 2026 in a friendly match against UAE club Al Wahda at Zayed Sports City Stadium.

Style of play

Bala describes himself as having "strength and speed on the field" which is where his nickname, Guilherme Bala, comes from. His football inspirations are Zico, Éverton Ribeiro, Eden Hazard and Lionel Messi.

Career statistics

Club

Honours Club Flamengo Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2020