Biography
Who is Casemiro?
Early life and real name
Carlos Henrique Casimiro was born on February 23, 1992, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. His zodiac sign is Pisces. Growing up in Brazil, he developed a passion for association football at a young age.
He began his youth career with São Paulo FC starting in 2003. From the age of 11 upwards, he acted as captain for the youth sides. Early on, he was known by the nickname Carlao, which is an augmentative form of his first name in Portuguese.
Club career beginnings
Casemiro made his Serie A debut for Sao Paulo on July 25, 2010, in a match against Santos. He scored his first professional goal on August 15 in a draw against Cruzeiro. During his time with the club, he scored 11 goals in 111 games.
His defensive abilities caught the attention of Real Madrid. He joined the Spanish club on loan in January 2013, initially playing for their B-team, Real Madrid Castilla, where he made 15 appearances. The transfer was later made permanent.
Success with Real Madrid
After a loan spell at Porto where he helped the team reach the Champions League quarterfinals, Casemiro returned to Real Madrid. He became a crucial first-choice player under manager Zinedine Zidane and helped the team secure major titles.
During his time at Real Madrid, he won numerous trophies, including three La Liga titles, three Supercopa de Espana, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, one Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions Leagues. He scored a long-range strike in the 2017 Champions League final against Juventus.
Manchester United career
In August 2022, Casemiro transferred to Manchester United on a four-year contract. During his debut season, he helped the club win the EFL Cup, scoring the opening goal in the final against Newcastle United.
Over his four seasons with Manchester United, he also won the FA Cup. In January 2026, the club announced that he would depart at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season following a mutual decision not to renew his contract.
Birthday and age
Casemiro was born on February 23, 1992, which makes Casemiro 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Casemiro shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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