талисман during 2023–2024. His best individual season came in 2024, when he led Bragantino's scoring charts with 11 goals and was ranked the ninth most valuable player in Brazilian football by the CIES Football Observatory, with an estimated market value between €11 million and €14 million (R$ 67.5 million – R$ 85.9 million).

What Are His Weaknesses?

Despite his moments of brilliance, Borbas never cemented a starting role at Bragantino. Bragantino beat reporter Daniel Sardinha noted that, at 1.86 m, he tends to play centrally and shows a natural goal-scoring instinct but still needs to refine his technique and finishing. Most critically, he has not scored in over a year — a drought that follows him to Belo Horizonte.

What Can Atlético-MG Expect?

Atlético-MG are betting on potential rather than recent form. Borbas brings physical presence, a proven eye for goal in his better periods, and South American pedigree. Whether he can end his goal drought and break into the starting eleven will be the story to watch in the second half of the Brazilian season.

Key Facts:
  • Age: 24, born in Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Joined Bragantino: end of 2022
  • 2022 Uruguayan Championship top scorer: 18 goals in 36 games
  • Pre-listed for Uruguay's 2022 World Cup squad — not called up
  • 2024: 11 goals, ranked 9th most valuable player in Brazil (CIES)
  • Estimated value: €11–14 million (R$ 67.5–85.9 million)
  • Goal drought: more than one year
  • Height: 1.86 m
  • Move to Atlético-MG: loan with purchase option