Eric Pimentel Explained

Eric Pimentel should not be confused with Érik Pimentel.

Eric Pimentel
Fullname:Eric Lima Pimentel
Birth Date:15 January 2003
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Porto B
Clubnumber:53
Youthyears1:2015–2023
Youthclubs1:Vasco da Gama
Years1:2023
Clubs1:Vasco da Gama
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Porto B
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Club-Update:20 June 2024

Eric Lima Pimentel (born 15 January 2003) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Porto B.

Club career

Eric Pimentel joined the academy of Vasco da Gama at the end of 2015.[1] He went on to win a number of accolades at youth level, before making his debut in January 2023.[2] His performances in the youth teams of Vasco da Gama drew the attention of Spanish sides Villarreal, Real Valladolid and Granada.[2] [3]

On 10 July, Portuguese side Porto announced the free signing of Pimentel, after his contract with Vasco da Gama had expired. He joined the B team.[4]

International career

Eric Pimentel was called up to the Brazil under-18 squad in February 2021.[5]

Personal life

Eric Pimentel is the son of former Vasco da Gama winger Pimentel, who played for the club between 1991 and 1997.[1]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vasco da Gama2023Série A00100010
Porto B2023–24Liga Portugal 20000
Career total0010000010

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De pai para filho, Pimentel aposta em Eric, zagueiro e capitão do sub-17: "Vai ser maior do que eu no Vasco". From father to son, Pimentel bets on Eric, defender and captain of the under-17s: "He's going to be bigger than me at Vasco". Fred. Gomes. 22 April 2020. 5 March 2023. ge.globo.com. Portuguese.
  2. Web site: Eric Pimentel: quem é o ‘novo Militão’ desejado por três espanhóis. Eric Pimentel: who is the 'new Militão' desired by three Spaniards. 2 February 2023. 5 March 2023. placar.abril.com.br. Portuguese.
  3. Web site: Villarreal y Valladolid quieren fichar a Eric Pimentel. Villarreal and Valladolid want to sign Eric Pimentel. 2 February 2023. 5 March 2023. larazon.es. Spanish.
  4. Web site: 10 July 2023 . Oficial: FC Porto apresenta dois reforços para a equipa B de uma só vez . Official: FC Porto announces two reinforcements for B team at the same time . 12 July 2023 . . pt-PT.
  5. Web site: Eric Pimentel e Buiu, do Vasco, comemoram convocação para a seleção brasileira sub-18. Eric Pimentel and Buiu, from Vasco, celebrate being called up to the Brazilian under-18 team. 12 February 2021. 5 March 2023. ge.globo.com. Portuguese.