Brazilian soccer player shares his journey of faith amidst a successful career with the Brazilian national team and Juventus in Italy. The inspiring journey of Gleison Bremer Silva, who left a humble neighborhood in Itapitanga, Bahia, to shine in European football and with the Brazilian national team, will soon be told in a book.
The work, “The Steel Defender – Kicking Destinies: Bremer’s Legacy”, will be released in the first half of 2025 by the publisher Sou a Ideia.
This autobiography was co-authored with Thiago Linhares, a coach specializing in sports psychology and mental development for athletes. Through their professional partnership—which played a key role in boosting Bremer’s career—they reveal how the footballer overcame adversity through faith, resilience, and determination, shaping himself as both an athlete and a role model for a new generation.
The duo will also release a second book, already available for pre-sale on Amazon. “Bom Dia, Campeão – Devocional: Consciência e Deus” is a devotional work that shares stories of faith and encourages the practice of spirituality.
With inspiring stories of perseverance, practical techniques, and daily reflections, the book promotes high performance aligned with God’s purposes on a 365-day journey.
About the Authors:
Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento, better known as Bremer, is a Brazilian Christian footballer who plays as a defender for Juventus in Italy and is a member of the Brazilian national team. He began his football career in 2014 at Desportivo Brasil, was loaned to São Paulo in 2016—where he played for the under-20 team—and moved to Torino in Italy in 2018, where he was recognized as the best defender of the season. In 2022, he signed with Juventus, becoming one of the club’s key defenders and earning a spot on the Italian Championship Team of the Year. First called up to the Brazilian national team in 2022, Bremer made his debut in a victory against Ghana and was part of the squad at the Qatar World Cup, starting in the match against Cameroon.
Thiago Linhares is a writer, master coach, and one of the world’s leading experts in mental development for athletes. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Coaching at Florida Christian University and holds specializations in sports psychology, positive psychology, leadership and coaching, and is a practitioner in neurolinguistic programming. With over 20 years of experience, he provides mental coaching for athletes across various sports and offers support to parents, coaches, sports managers, and business leaders. His work focuses on individual performance, addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. As a Christian, Linhares integrates scientific methods with biblically based principles in his professional approach.
