Ramires

Brazilian association football player (born 1987) Ramires Ramires playing for Chelsea in 2015Personal informationFull name Ramires Santos do NascimentoDate of birth (1987-03-24) 24 March 1987 (age 39)Place of birth Barra do Piraí, BrazilHeight 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Position Defensive midfielderYouth career2004–2005 Royal Sport Club2005–2006 JoinvilleSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)2006–2007 Joinville 14 (3)2007–2009 Cruzeiro 86 (19)2009–2010 Benfica 26 (4)2010–2016 Chelsea 159 (17)2016–2019 Jiangsu Suning 49 (11)2019–2020 Palmeiras 33 (1)Total 367 (55)International career2008 Brazil U23 9 (0)2009–2014 Brazil 52 (4) Medal record Men's football Representing Brazil FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 2009 South Africa Summer Olympics 2008 Beijing * Club domestic league appearances and goals Ramires Santos do Nascimento (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁaˈmiɾes ˈsɐ̃tuz du nasiˈmẽtu]; born 24 March 1987), known as Ramires, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. A midfielder, he was comfortable playing in either the centre or right midfielder position. He normally played as a box-to-box midfielder role because of his energy in supporting defensive and attacking play