Andrew (footballer)

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.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Ventura.
Andrew
Personal information
Full name Andrew da Silva Ventura
Date of birth (2001-07-01) 1 July 2001
Place of birth Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Gil Vicente
Number 42
Youth career
2010–2018 Botafogo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Botafogo 0 (0)
2020 →Maranhão (loan) 0 (0)
2021– Gil Vicente 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:33, 25 April 2022 (UTC)

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 on July 2019.[5]

Personal life

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

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