Casemiro is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Brazil national team.
He is widely regarded as one of the best players in his position, renowned for his defensive skills, ball-winning and tackling ability.
He has won numerous honours, including five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles and one Copa América.
He is also the captain of the Brazilian national team and has represented his country at two FIFA World Cups.
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- Full name: Carlos Henrique Casemiro
- Nickname: The Tank
- Date of birth: February 23, 1992
- Age: 31 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: São José dos Campos, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian and Spanish
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Parents: FariaVenancio Magda de Casemiro (mother) and Servando Casemiro (father)
- Siblings: Lucas Casimiro (brother) and Bianca Casimiro (sister)
- Spouse: Anna Mariana Ortega (married since 2014)
- Children: Sara Casimiro (daughter, born 2016) and Caio Casimiro (son, born 2019)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $65 million
Early life and education
Casemiro, who turns 31 in 2023, was born on 23 February 1992 in São José dos Campos, a city in São Paulo, Brazil.
He grew up in a lower middle-class family, his mother, Magda de Faria Casemiro, and his father, Servando Casemiro had the same surname: Faria Casimiro and Servando Casimiro.
His father abandoned them when he was six years old, leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings, Lucas and Bianca, in a modest home.
He received his early education at a local school, where he also developed his passion for football. He started playing for a local club called São José EC, where he impressed scouts from São Paulo FC, one of the biggest clubs in Brazil.
He joined the team’s youth academy in 2002 at the age of 10 and moved to the city of São Paulo, where he lived in a dormitory with other youth players.
Casemiro rose through the ranks at São Paulo FC, showing his talent and potential as a midfielder. He made his national team debut in 2010 at the age of 18 and soon became a regular.
He scored 11 goals in 111 appearances for the club, helping them win the 2012 Copa Sudamericana.
Personal life
Casemiro met his wife, Anna Mariana Ortega, while he was playing for São Paulo FC. She is a professional makeup artist and influencer with a passion for fashion and beauty.
They started dating in 2012 and got married in 2014 in a ceremony attended by family and friends.
They have two children together: a daughter named Sara, born in 2016, and a son named Caio, born in 2019. They live in Manchester, England, where Casemiro plays for Manchester United.
They are a happy and loving family who enjoy spending time together and traveling to different places. Casemiro is a devout Christian who often expresses his faith and gratitude to God.
He has a tattoo of a cross on his right arm and another tattoo of a Bible verse on his chest.
He is also a philanthropist supporting various causes and organizations, such as UNICEF, Save the Children and the Casemiro Foundation, which he founded in 2017 to help underprivileged children in Brazil.
He also enjoys music, especially Brazilian genres like samba and pagode. He enjoys listening to artists like Thiaguinho, Sorriso Maroto and Exaltasamba.
Career
Casemiro’s career took off after he joined Real Madrid in 2013 for a fee of £5.1 million, becoming a regular in their first-team squad under managers such as Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benítez and Zinedine Zidane.
He struggled to break into the starting line-up and was loaned out to FC Porto for the 2014–15 season, where he gained more playing time and experience.
He played well for Porto, scoring three goals in 28 games and helping them reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid decided to re-sign him in 2015 for a fee of €7.5 million, and he quickly established himself as a key player for the team. He formed a formidable partnership with Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić in midfield, providing balance, stability and protection to the defence.
He also contributed important goals and assists, especially in major matches and tournaments. He won many trophies with Real Madrid, including five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, three Spanish Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups and one Copa del Rey.
He also received several individual honours, including inclusion in the 2022 FIFA FIFPro World XI and being named La Liga Midfielder of the Year in 2017 and 2020.
In 2022, after winning his fifth Champions League title with Real Madrid, Casemiro joined Manchester United for a transfer fee of €70.65 million, making him the most expensive defensive midfielder in history. He signed a four-year contract with an option for a further year and was given the number 18 shirt.
He made his debut for the club in August 2022 in a Premier League match against Leeds United, where he scored one goal and assisted another in a 5–1 win.
He quickly adapted to the English style of play and became an important player for United under manager Erik ten Hag.
He won the EFL Cup in his first season with the club, scoring the winning goal in the final against Newcastle United. He also helped the club reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain.
Casemiro is also a prominent player for the Brazil national team, which he has captained since 2021. He made his international debut in 2011, aged 19, in a friendly against Argentina. He has earned 75 caps and scored seven goals for his country, playing in a variety of tournaments and competitions.
He was a member of the Brazilian squads that won the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2019 Copa América. He also played in the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, where Brazil reached the quarterfinals and semi-finals respectively.
He is considered one of the best Brazilian players of his generation and is one of the team’s leaders and role models.
Net worth
Casemiro has an estimated net worth of $65 million. He earns the majority of his income from his professional soccer career, receiving a monthly salary of $790,000 from Manchester United.
He also earns money from various endorsement and sponsorship deals, such as Adidas, Pepsi, and Gillette.
Argumentative
Casemiro has faced controversy and criticism throughout his career, both on and off the pitch. He has been accused of being overly aggressive and reckless in his tackles and has received a number of yellow and red cards for his fouls.
He has also been involved in heated arguments and clashes with other players and referees, such as Neymar, Lionel Messi and Anthony Taylor.
He has also been criticised for his poor form and performance, especially when playing for Brazil. Some fans and pundits have questioned his ability and suitability for the team and have called for his replacement or removal.
Casemiro has also faced some controversy in his personal life, such as being accused of cheating on his wife with a model named Laisa Andrioli in 2016.
He denied the allegations and said he was faithful and loyal to his wife. He also said he did not know the model and that the leaked photos and messages were fake and fabricated.
He threatened to sue the model and the media that spread the rumor and demanded an apology and retraction. He also received the support and trust of his wife, who has always been by his side and protected him.
Social media
- Instagram name: @casemiro
- Twitter Username: @Casemiro
