Eder Militao

Éder Gabriel Militão Pinheiro was born on January 18, 1998, in Sertãozinho, Brazil. He began his football career in the youth system of São Paulo FC in 2010. Militão made his senior debut for São Paulo in 2017, playing 57 matches over two years and scoring four goals before moving to Europe. His performances as a versatile defender quickly attracted attention, leading to his transfer to Porto.

In 2018, Militão signed with Portuguese club Porto, where he spent one season. During his time at Porto, he quickly established himself as a key central defender, making 47 appearances and scoring five goals. His strong defensive displays and adaptability earned him recognition as the Primeira Liga’s Defender of the Month on four consecutive occasions. This period served as a significant stepping stone, demonstrating his potential on the European stage and paving the way for a move to one of the world’s most prestigious clubs.

In 2019, Real Madrid acquired Militão for a reported transfer fee of €50 million. Since joining Real Madrid, he has achieved significant success, winning three La Liga titles (2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24), two UEFA Champions League titles (2021–22, 2023–24), two FIFA Club World Cups (2022, 2023), two UEFA Super Cups (2022, 2024), one Copa del Rey (2022–23), and three Supercopa de España titles (2020, 2022, 2024). He also played a crucial role for the Brazil national team, winning the Copa América in 2019 and reaching the finals in 2021. Despite recent injury setbacks, including ACL tears in 2023 and 2024, Militão has affirmed his commitment to Real Madrid by signing a new contract until 2028 with a substantial release clause, highlighting his value to the club.