Andrei Girotto (born 17 February 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun.
Girotto was born in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, he made his senior debut with Metropolitano in 2010. After a short loan stint at HercÃÂlio 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 Série D.
On 26 April 2013, Girotto moved to América Mineiro, signing a contract until December 2014. He made his debut for the club on 1 June by starting in a 1âÂÂ0 Série B away win against Palmeiras, and scored his first goals on 5 July after netting his team's all goals in a 2âÂÂ2 home draw against Paraná.
On 20 December 2014, Girotto signed a one-year contract with Série A club Palmeiras. Not registered in the 2015 Campeonato Paulista, he made his club debut on 29 April, coming on as a second-half substitute for Renato Augusto in a 1âÂÂ1 away draw against Sampaio Corrêa, for the year's Copa do Brasil.
Girotto made his debut in the top tier of Brazilian football on 1 July 2015, replacing Arouca late into a 2âÂÂ0 home win against Chapecoense. His first goal in the category came on 23 August, but in a 2âÂÂ1 away loss against Atlético Mineiro.
On 1 October 2015, Girotto scored Palmeiras' winning goal in a 3âÂÂ2 home win over Internacional, which led the club to the finals of the cup.
On 18 December 2015, Girotto was released by Palmeiras, and moved abroad for the first time in his career after joining Kyoto Sanga. He was an undisputed starter for the side, scoring five goals as the club missed promotion in the play-offs.
On 4 January 2017, Girotto returned to Brazil and signed with Chapecoense for one season. He helped the club to win the year's Campeonato Catarinense, scoring four goals in the competition.
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 1âÂÂ0 home win over Caen.
Ahead of the 2019âÂÂ20 season, Girotto was converted into a centre-back, and subsequently played regularly in that position.
On 6 August 2023, Girotto joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun on a two-year deal. He made his club debut seven days later, also scoring his first goal in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Al-Fateh.
Palmeiras
Chapecoense
Nantes