Player #61 Ramires (Brazil)

Name: Ramires
Age: 26
National Team:  Brazil
Team: Chelsea
Position: Midfielder

Description of his Game:  Ramires is an real beast at midfield.  With his speed and his spin moves he almost looks fake, as if he's straight of a FIFA video game.  He vision for passing is tremendous.  He's relentless, attacking with a focus ferocity that wins a great deal of loose balls.

Ramires' Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OueOQheUfZo

Career News: He won a bronze medal in Beijing 2008.  In South Africa 2010, Brazil's quarterfinal loss to Holland was viewed by some to be partially as a result of Ramires' absence, as he was serving a suspension.  At the age of 26, he figures to get a golden opportunity to take Brazil all the way in 2014.  

Interesting Personal Facts:  His attacking and defensive mentality have led to comparisons to Chelsea teammate Michael Essien. 

Upcoming Matches Where You Can See Him Play:

Brazil's National Team, First Round Games in Brazil 2014

June 12th - Croatia

June 17th - Mexico
June 23rd - Cameroon

Schedule:  http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43960/index.html

Chelsea  (English Premier League)

January 19th - Manchester United

January 26th -Stoke City
Schedule: https://www2.tickets-aufschalke.de/Spieltage.aspx?spielserie=S04+13%2f14