Hulk scores more than in 2024, but can't halt Atlético-MG's slump

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·8 December 2025

Hulk scores more than in 2024, but can't halt Atlético-MG's slump

The forward Hulk shone in Atlético-MG's thrashing of Vasco this Sunday, with a goal and an assist, but ended the season on a note of ups and downs. He even scored more goals than in 2024, but recorded far fewer assists, resulting in the lowest number of direct goal contributions since he joined the Minas Gerais club.

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Hulk's History at Atlético-MG

In 2025, Hulk played 61 matches, scoring 21 goals and providing 8 assists. The previous year, he had 19 goals and 13 assists in just 53 games.

The start of his stint at Atlético-MG was overwhelming. In the first year, the number 7 scored 35 goals and provided 12 assists. He then scored 29 goals and contributed with 5 decisive passes. In 2023, he once again had a significant offensive impact, with 30 goals and 14 assists.

At 39 years old, Hulk has a contract with Atlético-MG until the end of 2026. Nevertheless, throughout the 2025 season, there were speculations that the forward might leave the club at the end of the year.

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