Brazilian professional football player who is best known for playing the position of midfielder. He is also known for playing with the football club Atlético Mineiro.
Beginning with a passion for the sport at a young age, he began playing for the youth club Palmeiras in 1997. He then began his senior career in 2005 when he joined the club Náutico.
He is known for winning several awards both independently and with the teams he has played for including in 2014 when he won the Superclasico de las Americas with the Brazil International Team.
He was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil.
As a member and player for Brazil's national team, he can be seen among the ranks of other players who have played on the team including Ederson Moraes, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, and Ronaldo.
