Andrei Girotto
Al Faisaly/D/
BrazilPlayer Info
Andrei Girotto is a commanding Brazilian central defender who has become a defensive stalwart for Saudi Pro League side Al Taawoun. Now 34, Girotto's career took a significant turn when he moved to France, where he spent several successful seasons with FC Nantes from 2017 to 2023. He was a fan favorite at La Beaujoire, known for his aerial dominance, tough tackling, and leadership at the back, playing a key role in the club's Coupe de France triumph in 2022. His consistent performances in Ligue 1 earned him a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, where he continues to be a pillar of strength in defense. Girotto's main honors include the Coupe de France, and his individual reliability has often seen him touted as one of the league's most underrated defenders during his time in France. A no-nonsense center-back, Girotto's value lies in his consistency, physicality, and winning mentality.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/07/23
Al Taawoun
Al FaisalySigned
2026/06/30
Al Taawoun
Free PlayerTerminated
2023/08/05
FC NantesAl Taawoun4000000€
Transfer
2017/08/11
TombenseFC Nantes2300000€
Transfer
2017/08/09
Chapecoense - SCTombenseLoan Ended
2016/12/31
TombenseChapecoense - SCLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Al FaisalyKSA Professional League2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
12
Games Started
12
Minutes Per Game
1080
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
10
Accurate Passes Per Game
571
Key Passes Per Game
5
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
46
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
35
Interceptions Per Game
23
Clearances Per Game
75
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
10
Be Fouled Per Game
9