Carlos Henrique Casimiro, known simply as Casemiro, was born on February 23, 1992, in Brazil. He is a distinguished professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester United in the Premier League and represents the Brazil national team. His journey in football began at São Paulo, where he showcased his talent by scoring eleven goals in one hundred eleven appearances.
In January 2013, Casemiro's impressive performances caught the eye of Real Madrid, leading to a loan move to the club. During his time with Real Madrid Castilla, he played fifteen matches, which paved the way for a permanent transfer to the prestigious club for a fee of five point one million pounds. Initially, breaking into the first team proved challenging, prompting a loan to Porto for a fee of fifteen million euros.
At Porto, Casemiro's skills flourished, helping the team reach the Champions League quarterfinals. His successful stint led Real Madrid to reacquire him for seven million euros in the summer of 2015. Upon his return, he became a pivotal figure in the team's success, earning accolades as one of the world's top defensive midfielders. His trophy cabinet includes three La Liga titles, three Supercopa de España, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, one Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles.
In 2022, Casemiro made a significant move to Manchester United for a reported transfer fee of seventy million six hundred fifty thousand euros. He quickly made an impact, winning the EFL Cup in his debut season and the FA Cup the following year. A full international since 2011, Casemiro has represented Brazil in two FIFA World Cups and four Copa América tournaments, securing victory in the 2019 edition and finishing as a runner-up in 2021.