Andrei Girotto


Andrei Girotto is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun.

Career

Early career

Girotto was born in Bento Gonçalves, [Rio Grande do Sul], he made his senior debut with Metropolitano in 2010. After a short loan stint at Hercílio Luz in 2011, he established himself as a starter and played key role during the 2013 Campeonato Catarinense, helping his side to qualify for the Série D.
On 26 April 2013, Girotto moved to América Mineiro, signing a contract until December 2014. He made his debut for the club on 1 June by starting in a 1–0 Série B away win against Palmeiras, and scored his first goals on 5 July after netting his team's all goals in a 2–2 home draw against Paraná.

Palmeiras

On 20 December 2014, Girotto signed a one-year contract with Série A club Palmeiras. Not registered in the 2015 Campeonato Paulista, he made his club debut on 29 April, coming on as a second-half substitute for Renato Augusto in a 1–1 away draw against Sampaio Corrêa, for the year's Copa do Brasil.
Girotto made his debut in the top tier of Brazilian football on 1 July 2015, replacing Arouca late into a 2–0 home win against Chapecoense de Futebol|Chapecoense]. His first goal in the category came on 23 August, but in a 2–1 away loss against Atlético Mineiro.
On 1 October 2015, Girotto scored Palmeiras' winning goal in a 3–2 home win over Internacional, which led the club to the finals of the cup.

Kyoto Sanga

On 18 December 2015, Girotto was released by Palmeiras, and moved abroad for the first time in his career after joining Kyoto Sanga. He was an undisputed starter for the side, scoring five goals as the club missed promotion in the play-offs.

Chapecoense

On 4 January 2017, Girotto returned to Brazil and signed with Chapecoense for one season. He helped the club to win the year's Campeonato Catarinense, scoring four goals in the competition.

Nantes

On 12 August 2017, Ligue 1 club FC Nantes announced the signing of Girotto on a four-year deal. On 16 September 2017, he scored his first competitive goal for Nantes with a low shot 30 yards from goal that bent its way into the net off the right-hand post in a Ligue 1 1–0 home win over Caen.
Ahead of the 2019–20 [FC Nantes season|2019–20 season], Girotto was converted into a centre-back, and subsequently played regularly in that position.

Al-Taawoun

On 6 August 2023, Girotto joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun on a two-year deal.
He made his club debut seven days later, also scoring his first goal in a 1–1 draw against Al-Fateh.

Honours

Palmeiras
Chapecoense
Nantes