André Ramalho facts for kids
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Ramalho with Red Bull Salzburg in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | André Ramalho Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Ibiúna, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Corinthians | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006 | São Paulo | ||
| 2006–2008 | São Bento | ||
| 2008 | Palmeiras | ||
| 2009–2011 | Red Bull Brasil | ||
| 2011–2012 | Red Bull Salzburg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | FC Liefering | 29 | (4) |
| 2013–2015 | Red Bull Salzburg | 64 | (6) |
| 2015–2018 | Bayer Leverkusen | 22 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Mainz 05 (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Red Bull Salzburg | 89 | (10) |
| 2021–2024 | PSV | 81 | (6) |
| 2024– | Corinthians | 35 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 July 2025 | |||
André Ramalho Silva, born on February 16, 1992, is a talented Brazilian professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. Currently, he plays for Corinthians, a club in Brazil's top league, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
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André Ramalho's Football Journey
Starting His Career
André Ramalho began his professional football journey in Austria. On July 20, 2013, he played his first league game for Red Bull Salzburg. He played the entire match, showing his skill from the start. Just a week later, on July 27, 2013, he scored his first goal for the team. This happened in a big 5–1 win against FK Austria Wien. He scored another goal on August 10, 2013, against SV Grödig.
Time at Bayer Leverkusen
In 2015, André Ramalho moved to Germany to join Bayer Leverkusen. He played for this club until 2018. During the 2016-17 season, he was loaned to another German club, Mainz 05, to gain more playing experience.
Returning to Red Bull Salzburg
André Ramalho returned to Red Bull Salzburg in 2018. He had a memorable moment in the Europa League semi-finals. His team played against Olympique de Marseille. Even though they lost that specific game 1–2, Red Bull Salzburg won the overall match-up 3–2 on total goals. This exciting win helped them reach the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final.
Playing for PSV
On May 26, 2021, André Ramalho signed a three-year contract with PSV, a well-known club in the Netherlands. This move was special because it meant he would once again play under the coach Roger Schmidt. They had worked together before at Red Bull Salzburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
André Ramalho's Achievements
André Ramalho has won many important titles throughout his career with different clubs.
Trophies with Red Bull Salzburg
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: He helped Red Bull Salzburg win the Austrian league championship five times in these seasons: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2018–19, and 2019–20.
- Austrian Cup: He also won the Austrian Cup twice with the team: 2013–14 and 2019–20.
- Regionalliga West (3rd league): 2010–11, 2012–13.
Success with PSV
- Eredivisie: He won the Dutch league championship with PSV in the 2023–24 season.
- KNVB Cup: He helped PSV win the Dutch Cup twice: 2021–22 and 2022–23.
- Johan Cruyff Shield: PSV also won the Johan Cruyff Shield, a super cup match, three times with him: 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Honours with Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: He won the Campeonato Paulista, a state championship in Brazil, in 2025.
Individual Awards
- Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Year: He was chosen for the best team in the Austrian league in the 2018–19 and 2021–22 seasons.
- Eredivisie Team of the Month: He was also named to the Eredivisie Team of the Month in November 2023.
See also
In Spanish: André Ramalho para niños
