Casemiro
Casemiro, born Carlos Henrique Casimiro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Casemiro, born Carlos Henrique Casimiro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He became widely known for his long spell at Real Madrid, where he won multiple major domestic and European honours, and later joined Manchester United in 2022.
Early life and youth career
Casemiro was born in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and developed as a footballer in São Paulo's system before reaching the senior team.
Club career
He moved to Real Madrid in January 2013, later becoming a regular in the first team and an important part of the club's midfield. At Real Madrid, he won five UEFA Champions League titles and several domestic and international trophies. In August 2022 he transferred to Manchester United for a reported fee of €70.65 million, where he helped the club win the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
International career
Casemiro has represented Brazil at senior level and was part of the squad that won the 2019 Copa América.
Playing style
He is known primarily as a defensive midfielder, valued for ball recovery, positioning, and protection of the defence.
Key facts
- Casemiro began his senior career with São Paulo before moving to Real Madrid in 2013.
- At Real Madrid, he won five UEFA Champions League titles and several domestic and international trophies.
- He joined Manchester United in August 2022 for a reported fee of €70.65 million.
- He helped Manchester United win the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
- He has also won the Copa América with Brazil.
Casemiro is relevant to Canadian readers through international football coverage, Premier League broadcasting, and global competitions featuring Brazil, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.
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References
- Real Madrid — https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/the-club/history/football-legends/carlos-henrique-casimiroSupports: Full name, birth date/place, Real Madrid career, appearances, goals, trophies
- Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/teams/mens-team/casemiroSupports: Manchester United signing date, debut, role, goals, and trophies
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CasemiroSupports: Career overview, São Paulo beginnings, transfer to Manchester United
- Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/CasemiroSupports: Manchester United career totals through 2026