Andrei Girotto
Al Taawoun/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
2023/08/05
FC Nantes
Al Taawoun4000000€
Transfer
2017/08/11
TombenseFC Nantes2300000€
Transfer
2017/08/09
Chapecoense - SCTombenseLoan Ended
2016/12/31
TombenseChapecoense - SCLoan
2016/12/30
Kyoto SangaTombenseLoan Ended
2015/12/31
TombenseKyoto Sanga340000€
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Al Taawoun
KSA Professional League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
13
Games Started
13
Minutes Per Game
1121
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
6
Accurate Passes Per Game
510
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
45
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
15
Interceptions Per Game
9
Clearances Per Game
91
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
6
Be Fouled Per Game
5