Defensive Midfield Maestro

Casemiro, whose full name is Carlos Henrique Casimiro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.


He was born on February 23, 1992, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.


Casemiro began his football career at a young age, joining the youth academy of Sao Paulo FC in 2002.


He quickly rose through the ranks and made his professional debut for the club in 2010.


After impressing in his first season, he became a regular starter for Sao Paulo and helped them win the Copa Sudamericana in 2012.


In 2013, Casemiro was signed on loan by Real Madrid and played for their B team, Real Madrid Castilla, in the Segunda Division.


He quickly caught the eye of then-Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who promoted him to the first team in 2014.


Since then, Casemiro has become a key player for Real Madrid, playing an instrumental role in their numerous successes.


Casemiro's playing style is characterized by his physicality, tackling ability, and excellent positional sense. He is also known for his accurate passing and ability to break up opposition attacks.


His contributions to Real Madrid have earned him numerous individual awards, including the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 2016 and the La Liga Team of the Season in 2017 and 2018.


In addition to his club's success, Casemiro has also been an important member of the Brazil national team.


He made his debut for the team in 2011 and has since played in multiple major tournaments, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Copa America, which Brazil won.


On August 20, 2022, Manchester United officially announced that the club has reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro.


Casemiro's fighting spirit and professionalism impressed the Manchester United coaching staff.


With all the titles he has won at Real Madrid, is he satisfied? Absolutely not.


Casemiro wanted to find a new challenge, that's why he came to the Premier League and Manchester United.


So far this season, he has scored 4 goals and given 5 assists in all competitions for Manchester United, definitely considered an all-round midfielder.


Overall, Casemiro is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world and is a highly respected and admired player among fans and fellow professionals alike.

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