Brazilian · São José dos Campos, Brazil · Born 23 February 1992Brazilian defensive midfielder renowned for his work rate, tackling ability, and success at Real Madrid where he won five Champions League titles.
Carlos Henrique Casimiro, known as Casemiro, was born on 23 February 1992 in São José dos Campos, in Brazil's São Paulo state, and was raised by his mother alongside a brother and sister. He has described her as his role model, crediting her influence for the strong values that shaped his character throughout his career. Casemiro joined São Paulo's academy at 11, initially playing as a striker before eventually settling into the defensive midfield role that would define his career. He made his first-team debut in 2010, and after a loan to Real Madrid Castilla, signed permanently with Real Madrid in 2013, becoming one of the most important defensive midfielders in the club's modern history. Over nine seasons at Real Madrid, Casemiro won five Champions League titles and multiple La Liga championships, forming a formidable midfield partnership with Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos that anchored one of the most successful club sides of the modern era. His combination of physical presence, tackling, and occasional spectacular long-range goals made him indispensable to the team's balance. Casemiro moved to Manchester United in 2022, continuing to captain and anchor midfields at the highest level, and has represented Brazil since 2011, playing at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. He has also been active in charitable work in his hometown, including donations to a children's hospital in São José dos Campos.
Defensive midfielder known for breaking up play and winning headers
He won five Champions League titles in nine years at Real Madrid, forming one of football's greatest-ever midfield trios with Kroos and Modrić.
Did You Know?How They Played
Defensive midfielder with strong tackling, aerial ability, and work rate
Lasting Impact
Key player in Real Madrid's Champions League dominance, Brazil's defensive anchor
Career Honours
- Champions League 5x
- La Liga 3x
- Copa América 2019
- League Cup 2023
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 2010–2013 | — | 92 | 9 |
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2013–2013 | loan | 15 | 1 |
| Real Madrid | 2013–2013 | loan | 1 | 0 |
| Real Madrid | 2013–2022 | — | 221 | 24 |
| Porto | 2014–2015 | loan | 28 | 3 |
| Manchester United | 2022–2026 | £60m | 111 | 15 |
| Inter Miami | 2026–Present | — | 2 | 0 |
 Brazil | — | — | 75 | 7 |
Brazilian Athletes