List of Famous people born in Bahia, Brazil

Hugo Viana is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. A professional MMA competitor since 2010, Wolverine made a name for himself competing on the first season of Globo's The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. He is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), fighting in its bantamweight division.

Fabio Costa is a former Brazilian goalkeeper.

Luís Edmundo Pereira is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back, in particular with S.E. Palmeiras, Atlético Madrid and the Brazilian national team. He won national championships in both Brazil and Spain beyond UEFA and the Intercontinental Cup. Known for his pace and power, as well as his marking and defensive leadership, he was, for a time, considered one of the best defenders in Europe during his time with Atlético Madrid. While his defending style can be considered "classical," he is also considered the first and best of Brazil's "modern" centre back, a role that would go on to include world-cup winner Lúcio.

Pedro Roberto da Silva Botelho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Rio Branco. Mainly a left back, he can also play as a left midfielder.

Bruno Oliveira de Matos is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger.