Breno Bidon is the latest name to be linked with Manchester United and the Brazilian midfielder has some very favourable attributes.
After missing out on targets in the summer, a midfielder is a top priority in 2026 for Manchester United.
With Casemiro in the final year of his contract and Kobbie Mainoo continuously linked with an exit, it will be vital for Ruben Amorim to refresh his midfield options in the upcoming transfer windows.
Recent reports claim United have made an approach for Breno Bidon, a 20-year-old midfielder who is soaring to success with Corinthians in Brazil.
Breno is not exactly a household name for United fans, but a deep dive into his style of play will have supporters excited by a potential deal.
What is Breno Bidon’s style of play amid Man Utd links
United have been linked to Premier League stars such as Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton, but Ineos have been trying to shift the transfer strategy to target more unknown, promising players.
The scouting setup in South America led United to strike a £7m deal for Diego Leon, and now Breno could follow in his footsteps.
Breno typically plays as a central midfielder for Corinthians, and often as an advanced midfielder who is a creator in the final third. He has also spent spells as a right-sided attacker.
As per WhoScored, Breno’s biggest strength is his defensive contributions with an average of 1.8 tackles per match in Brazil. His biggest weakness is his finishing, with only one goal scored in the 2024/25 season.
Via Fbref, Breno ranks particularly high for pass completion and successful take-ons compared to other midfielders.
Breno Bidon compared to Chris Rigg
To give a better idea of how Bidon plays, Fbref compares his style of play to Sunderland’s Chris Rigg.
United continue to be linked to Rigg, who is enjoying his debut season in the Premier League with the Black Cats.
Rigg is viewed as a ‘generational’ talent by United, so comparisons to Bidon will please the club’s transfer team.
Like Rigg, Breno plays both centrally and occasionally as a right-sided attacker.
Rigg signed a new deal at Sunderland, making a future transfer more difficult. However, it seems Ineos have already found a suitable (and cheaper) alternative in Breno.
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