Soccer
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Houston Dynamo FC have acquired winger Guilherme from Brazilian Série A side Santos FC, the club announced Tuesday.
The 30-year-old joins on a Designated Player contract through the 2027-28 season with an option for 2028-29. The club’s other two DPs are Ezequiel Ponce and Ondřej Lingr.
Guilherme has 95 goals and 44 assists in 429 appearances over a nearly decade-long career in his native Brazil, with additional stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
With Santos, he tallied 27g/20a in 94 games, winning the 2025 Campeonato Paulista Golden Boot (10 goals) and helping Santos avoid relegation in the recent 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro.
“Guilherme is a proven leader and fierce competitor, with a history of success at some of the most storied clubs in South American football,” said president of soccer Pat Onstad. “Guilherme brings attacking quality and valuable experience – in championship campaigns, promotion pushes and relegation battles – that will strengthen our group as we build a team ready to compete for trophies in 2026 and beyond.
“We want to extend a warm welcome to Guilherme and his family and look forward to the impact he will have on and off the field in Houston.”
Championship experience joining the attack 🎯 @Verizon pic.twitter.com/36WhKgfMQc
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) January 13, 2026
Guilherme adds depth to an attack that features Ponce and Lingr, as well as USMNT midfielder Jack McGlynn and Lawrence Ennali.
In 2025, Houston scored the fourth-fewest goals (43) in the Western Conference and missed the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs after a 12th-place finish (37 points).
The Dynamo kick off the 2026 MLS season on Feb. 21 when they host the Chicago Fire (8:30 pm ET | Apple TV).
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