Victor Hugo Custódio de Melo Moura (born 4 June 2007), commonly known as Huguinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Botafogo.
Club career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Huguinho joined Botafogo's youth sides in 2022, aged 15. On 10 July 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal.
Huguinho made his senior debut on 22 January 2025, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 Campeonato Carioca home loss to Volta Redonda, as the club fielded mainly reserve and youth players; aged 17 years, he became the fifth-youngest player to debut for the club. On 7 April, he renewed his link with the club until June 2029.
Huguinho subsequently returned to the under-20 squad, before making his Série A debut on 9 August 2025, replacing Danilo in a 5–0 away routing of Fortaleza. On 1 September, he was loaned to RWDM Brussels in Belgium until the following June.
Recalled by Fogão on 2 March 2026, Huguinho renewed his contract until 2030 eleven days later.
International career In March 2026, Huguinho was called up to the Brazil national under-20 team.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBotafogo2025Série A102010000040202651—0010—61Total6120101000101RWDM Brussels (loan)2025–26Challenger Pro League181—10——191Career total24220201000292
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