Casemiro (Ultimate Football Heroes)

Discover how this defensive midfielder from Brazil overcame family struggles, balancing his home life with a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From playing in the Sao Paulo youth academy and representing Brazil in the 2009 FIFA U- 17 World Cup to signing for Manchester United and becoming a crucial member of the Brazil National Team.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Casemiro enrolled in the youth academy of SaoPaulo, playing for his country in the Under-17s and Under 20s, and making hissenior debut in 2011 against Argentina. Proving himself a highly skilled player, itwasn't long before he caught the eye of European scouts during his 2012 CopaSudamericana performance, and earned a loan to Real Madrid and then to Porto. In2022, Casemiro transferred to Manchester United.

Discover how this defensive midfielder from Brazil overcame family struggles,balancing his home life with a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. Fromplaying in the Sao Paulo youth academy and representing Brazil in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup to signing for Manchester United and becoming a crucial member ofthe Brazil National Team.


Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.