Andrew (footballer) explained

Andrew
Fullname:Andrew da Silva Ventura
Birth Date:1 July 2001
Birth Place:Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Height:1.89m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Gil Vicente
Clubnumber:42
Youthyears1:2010–2018
Youthclubs1:Botafogo
Years1:2018–2021
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Maranhão (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–
Clubs3:Gil Vicente
Caps3:66
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:20 June 2024

Andrew da Silva Ventura (born 1 July 2001), known as just Andrew, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente.

Club career

Andrew joined the youth academy of Botafogo at the age of 9, and in 2018 was moved up to their senior team as reserve goalkeeper.[1] He moved to Maranhão on loan in July 2020, until September 2020.[2] On 21 July 2021, he moved to the Portuguese club Gil Vicente on a free transfer signing a 3-year contract.[3] He made his professional debut with Gil Vicente in a 2–1 Primeira Liga win over Benfica on 2 February 2022.[4]

International career

Andrew was called up to a training camp for the Brazil U18s in July 2019.[5]

Personal life

Andrew is the brother of Andrey, who is also a Brazilian football goalkeeper.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emprestado pelo Botafogo até setembro ao Maranhão, Andrew diz: ‘Quero fazer um excelente trabalho’. July 14, 2020. FogãoNET.
  2. Web site: Joia do Botafogo, Andrew fala em "desafio diferente" no Maranhão: "Muito motivado". ge.
  3. Web site: Gil Vicente oficializa as contratações de Andrew e João Caiado. www.record.pt.
  4. Web site: O fantástico destino de Andrew (Gil Vicente). A Bola.
  5. Web site: Goleiro do Botafogo, Andrew é convocado para Seleção sub-18. Lance!.
  6. Web site: Família de jogadores, Seleção e carona com Jefferson: conheça Andrew, goleiro do sub-20 do Botafogo. ge.