Brazilian football player who is known for his work with Brazilian Serie A club Flamengo. He is often seen playing as a defensive midfielder.
He first began his youth career in 2008 when he started playing for Sao Paulo. In 2011, he moved on to Corinthians and that same year he began his senior career for the club. In 2017, he became a member of Brazils national team.
He has received several honors and awards for his playing including the Bola de Prata in 2016 as well as the Team of the Year award playing for Campeonato Carioca in 2017.
He was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil.
As a player on Brazil's national team, he plays alongside Ederson Moraes, Douglas Costa, and Roberto Firmino.