| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pedro Tonon Geromel | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 1. FC Köln | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Palmeiras | ||
| 2003–2004 | Chaves | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2005 | Chaves | 15 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Vitória Guimarães | 67 | (1) |
| 2008– | 1. FC Köln | 100 | (4) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 December 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Pedro Tonon Geromel (born 21 September 1985) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, as a central defender.
Born in São Paulo, 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.[1] 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.[2]
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