Mauro Bandeira

Mauro Gomes Bandeira (born 19 April 2004) is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career
After playing in the Barnet and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) academies, Bandeira joined the Arsenal Academy from QPR in 2018. He signed his first professional contract with the club in the summer of 2022. During the 2022-23 season he played for Arsenal in the EFL Trophy. He also made the first-team match day squad for Arsenal, appearing as an unused substitute in the UEFA Europa League.

In July 2023, he joined Colchester United on a season-long loan. He was named in the starting XI to make his senior debut on 5 August 2023 against Swindon Town F.C. in EFL League Two, however the match was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch. In January 2024, he was recalled from his loan spell by Arsenal after making 11 appearances in all competitions for Colchester.

Bandeira was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2023–24 season following the expiration of his contract.

International career
Born in Portugal to Angolan parents, Bandeira moved to England at a young age and holds dual Portuguese-British citizenship. He was called up to training camps for the Portugal U19s.

Personal life
Bandeira is a martial arts enthusiast.