When Nottingham Forest signed Murillo from Brazil, not many Premier League fans knew his name — but they do now.

The young center-back has shown calmness beyond his years, handling the intensity of English football with surprising ease. His positioning, passing range, and physicality have helped stabilize Forest’s defense.

Steve Cooper has slowly built his trust in Murillo, giving him bigger responsibilities with each game. His ability to play out from the back adds another dimension to Forest’s build-up play.

Fans appreciate how he doesn’t panic under pressure — a rare trait for someone new to the league.

If he keeps developing, Murillo could soon be attracting attention from bigger clubs — but for now, he’s exactly what Forest needs.