Ramires Santos do Nascimento, commonly known simply as Ramires, is a Brazil international football player who currently features for the English and European powerhouse Chelsea. He plays as a midfielder.
Ramires commenced his footballing career with Joinville and played for them from 2006 to 2008, although he was on loan at Cruzeiro for the 2007-08 campaign. He was signed by the Brazilian giants thereafter and played for them in 2008-09.
After spending the 2009-10 campaign with Benfica during which he won the Portuguese Liga with the Lisbon-based side, he was signed by Chelsea.
| Position | Midfielder |
| Height / weight | 1.8 m / 65 kg |
| Born | 24 Mar 1987 |
| Nationality |
Brazil
|
| Number | 7 |
| Team History | |
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
|
2019 - 2020 |
| Jiangsu Suning F.C. | 2016 - 2019 |
Chelsea
|
2010 - 2016 |
Benfica
|
2009 - 2010 |
|
Cruzeiro
|
2007 - 2009 |
| Joinville Esporte Clube | 2006 - 2007 |
Ramires quickly established as a key player for the Blues in defensive midfield, and was crucial in their FA Cup and Champions League triumph in the 2011-12 campaign.
Ramires made his international debut for Brazil on June 6, 2009 against Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier. He was part of the squad that won the FIFA Confederations Cup that summer, and has featured in over 25 matches for his country so far.
