Andreas Pereira

Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira (Brazilian Portuguese: [ɐ̃ˈdɾɛ.ɐs peˈɾej.ɾɐ], born 1 January 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras. Born in Belgium, he represents the Brazil national team. Born in Duffel in the Flanders, Belgium, Andreas Pereira began his youth career with nearby club Lommel. At the age of nine, he joined Dutch club PSV, before signing for Manchester United in November 2011. Pereira made his first Premier League appearance in March 2015. While at Manchester United, he spent time on loan at Spanish clubs Granada and Valencia, Italian club Lazio and Brazilian club Flamengo. Pereira played youth international football for both the country of his birth, Belgium, and his father's homeland, Brazil, before making his senior international debut for Brazil in September 2018. He was selected in Brazil's squad for the 2024 Copa América.