'The Incredible Hulk' proves he's still got it rifling home 40-yard free-kick aged 37

Hulk has lost none of his trademark power since swapping the riches of China for a return to Brazil - and isn't slowing down at the age of 37

Rhys Daly Senior Sports Reporter

10:09, 07 Aug 2023

Hulk has lost none of his trademark power despite turning 37(Image: Twitter @Atletico)

Hulk has showcased his timeless power at the age of 37 with a stunning long-range free-kick.

The 37-year-old has smashed home 86 goals across 149 matches since returning to Brazil with Atletico Mineiro, after making millions in Russia with Zenit Saint Petersburg and in China with Shanghai Port.

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Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, nicknamed because of his likeness to The Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno, fired home from 40 yards with the inside of his left foot to put Atletico on the path to a 2-0 win over Sao Paulo.

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Atletico's caption read: "GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"

The former Brazil international has picked up six trophies in total since returning to South America and has another 18 months on his contract.

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Off the pitch, Hulk hit headlines for marrying the niece of his ex-wife Iran Angelo de Souza, with whom he has two sons and a daughter.

He began seeing Camila Angelo, 33, back in October of 2019 and they have since had a child together, his fourth.

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Hulk's shot flew into the top corner as he managed his 402nd career goal(Image: Twitter @Atletico)

Atletico Mineiro were on their way to victory after just four minutes(Image: Twitter @Atletico)

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Hulk earned almost £70million across his five seasons in China after playing in Russia for four seasons.

He hit the headlines in Europe during his tome with Porto after leaving a period spent in Japan, winning four Primeira Liga titles and the Europa League.

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Hulk managed 11 goals across his 49 appearances for Brazil between 2009 and 2021, the last of which came after an absence of four years.

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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - APRIL 12: Givanildo de Oliveira Hulk of Atletico Mineiro celebrates his goal with his teammates during Copa do Brazil match between Atletico Mineiro and Brasil at Mineirao Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Hulk is showing no signs of slowing down in his native Brazil(Image: Getty Images)

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His latest set-piece screamer comes a month after his effort against Santos - except that time he hammered the post.

The ball came flying back out almost as hard as he struck it - so hard it looked to almost burst the leather on the woodwork.

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Atletico sit 10th in the table after six wins and six draws from their 18 fixture, sitting inside the Copa Sudamericana group stage places.