Pedro Geromel
Encyclopedia
Pedro Tonon Geromel is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for 1. FC Köln
in the Bundesliga
, as a central defender.
, Geromel moved to Portugal
from Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
, signing with Grupo Desportivo de Chaves at only 18, and finishing his footballing formation there, after which he made his professional debuts in 2003–04, with the northern club in the second division
.
Geromel's performances there attracted the attention of top flight club Vitória Sport Clube. At Guimarães
, after making his debuts in a 0–2 derby
home loss against Sporting de Braga, he eventually became an undisputed first-choice, as the Minho side got promoted from the second level and achieved UEFA Champions League
qualification in just two seasons.
In an online vote, Geromel was considered as 2007–08's best player in the Portuguese League, beating F.C. Porto's Lisandro López
and Lucho González. On 30 June 2008, he moved to German
Bundesliga
side 1. FC Köln
, recently promoted to the top division.
An undisputed first-choice from the beginning, Geromel impressed enough during his first two years, reportedly being courted by La Liga
powerhouse Real Madrid
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
in the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
, as a central defender.
Football career
Born in São PauloSão Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Geromel moved to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
from Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
, signing with Grupo Desportivo de Chaves at only 18, and finishing his footballing formation there, after which he made his professional debuts in 2003–04, with the northern club in the second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
.
Geromel's performances there attracted the attention of top flight club Vitória Sport Clube. At Guimarães
Guimarães
Guimarães Municipality is located in northwestern Portugal in the province of Minho and in the Braga District. It contains the city of Guimarães.The present Mayor is António Magalhães Silva, elected by the Socialist Party.-Parishes:-Economy:...
, after making his debuts in a 0–2 derby
Local derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
home loss against Sporting de Braga, he eventually became an undisputed first-choice, as the Minho side got promoted from the second level and achieved UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualification in just two seasons.
In an online vote, Geromel was considered as 2007–08's best player in the Portuguese League, beating F.C. Porto's Lisandro López
Lisandro López
Lisandro López , sometimes known as Lisandro, is an Argentine footballer who plays for Olympique Lyonnais in France.Primarily a striker, he is also capable of playing on the wings....
and Lucho González. On 30 June 2008, he moved to German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
, recently promoted to the top division.
An undisputed first-choice from the beginning, Geromel impressed enough during his first two years, reportedly being courted by La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
powerhouse Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
.