Roberto Firmino announces birth of first son
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Roberto Firmino played a key role in Liverpool’s most successful modern era during his eight memorable seasons at Anfield. Image Credits: Imago ImagesFormer Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has announced that his wife, Larissa Pereira, has given birth to a baby boy.
The couple now have four daughters and one son.The pregnancy was first revealed in December 2025, when Firmino and Larissa shared a video on Instagram showing the footballer celebrating the news with family and friends.Following the birth, the couple posted a video on social media confirming the arrival of their son. The clip opened with the name “Samuel” displayed on a black screen, with Larissa writing: “For this son I prayed and the Lord heard my prayer!
This praise, thank you Jesus.”The video also showed the family preparing for the hospital trip and touching moments of the couple holding their newborn son after his arrival, sparking widespread congratulatory messages online.Roberto Firmino played a key role in Liverpool’s most successful modern era during his eight memorable seasons at Anfield.The Brazilian forward, affectionately known as “Bobby”, scored 111 goals and won six major honours, including the Premier League and Champions League.Signed in 2015 from Hoffenheim, Firmino quickly became a central figure under Jurgen Klopp, evolving into a vital part of Liverpool’s attacking identity.After an initial season of adaptation, he formed a lethal trio with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, helping Liverpool reach the 2018 Champions League final and later win the trophy in 2019.His 27-goal 2017-18 campaign marked his most prolific season, while his creativity and pressing ability made him essential to Klopp’s system.Firmino also played a major role in Liverpool’s UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup victories, scoring decisive goals in both competitions, before helping the club end a 30-year wait for a league title in 2020.He left Anfield in 2023 after more than 100 appearances in his final three seasons, signing off with memorable moments including a famous 7-0 win over Manchester United and a place among the club’s Premier League centurions.He is currently with Al Sadd in Qatar, where he has continued his success, helping the club secure the Qatar Stars League title under former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, adding to their recent domestic dominance.