Andrei Girotto

Andrei Girotto (born 17 February 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for FC Nantes.

Club Career

Girotto was born in Bento Goncalves, Rio Grande do Sul, he made his senior debut with Metropolitano in 2010. After a short loan stint at Hercilio Luz in 2011, he established himself as a starter and played key role during the 2013 Campeonato Catarinense, helping his side to qualify for the Serie D.

On 26 April 2013, Girotto moved to America Mineiro, signing a contract until December 2014. He made his debut for the club on 1 June by starting in a 1–0 Serie B away win against Palmeiras, and scored his first goals on 5 July after netting his team's all goals in a 2–2 home draw against Parana.

On 20 December 2014, Girotto signed a one-year contract with Serie A club Palmeiras. He made his debut in the category on 1 July, coming on as a late substitute for Arouca in a 2–0 home win against Chapecoense; his first goal in the category came on 23 August, but in a 2–1 away loss against Atletico Mineiro.

On 18 December 2015, Girotto was released by Palmeiras, and moved abroad for the first time in his career after joining Kyoto Sanga. On 4 January 2017, he signed with Chapecoense for one season.

On 12 August 2017, Ligue 1 club FC Nantes announced the signing of Girotto on a four-year deal. On 16 September 2017, he scored his first competitive goal for Nantes with a low shot 30 yards from goal that bent its way into the net off the right-hand post in a Ligue 1 1–0 home win over Caen.