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Andre Clarindo SantosBrazilian footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 08.03.1983
Country:  Brazil |
Content:
- Andrei Girotto: A Brazilian Defender with a Distinguished Career
- Club Career:
- Fenerbahçe and International Success (2009-2011):
- Arsenal Loan and Return to Brazil (2011-2013):
- Flamengo and Domestic Dominance (2013-Present):
- Achievements
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2009
Andrei Girotto: A Brazilian Defender with a Distinguished Career
Early Life and Career:Andrei Girotto was born in Blumenau, Brazil, on February 10, 1985. He began his football journey with the local club Avaí in 2004, winning the Santa Catarina State Championship that year.
Club Career:
Figueirense and Glory Days (2005-2009):In 2005, Girotto joined Figueirense. During his time there, he helped the club win the Brazilian Serie B championships in 2006 and 2008, securing their promotion to the top-flight Serie A.
Fenerbahçe and International Success (2009-2011):
Girotto's impressive performances earned him a transfer to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe in 2009. With Fenerbahçe, he secured the Turkish Super Cup and the Turkish Championship in the 2010/11 season. He also played a crucial role in Brazil's victory at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Arsenal Loan and Return to Brazil (2011-2013):
In August 2011, Girotto moved to English giants Arsenal for a fee of £6.3 million. However, he struggled to break into the team and was sent on loan to Brazilian club Grêmio in February 2013.
Flamengo and Domestic Dominance (2013-Present):
In July 2013, Girotto transferred permanently to Flamengo. He has since won two Copa do Brasil titles (2006 and 2009), one São Paulo State Championship (2009), and the Brasileirão Série A (2020).
Achievements
Throughout his career, Girotto has accumulated an impressive collection of trophies:
FIFA Confederations Cup: 2009
Copa do Brasil: 2006, 2009São Paulo State Championship: 2009
Santa Catarina State Championship: 2004
Brasileirão Série B: 2006, 2008
Turkish Super Cup: 2009
Turkish Championship: 2010/11
