Andreas Pereira, who once played for Manchester United, has worked his way back from a major setback in his career.
Pereira made the move back to Brazil last year, joining Palmeiras after a productive spell with Fulham.
He ended last year in Palmeiras’ starting line-up that fell short in the Copa Libertadores Final against Flamengo, his old club.
The loss was especially tough given that Pereira had previously been on the Flamengo side that lost the same title to Palmeiras.
Despite that disappointment, the Brazilian midfielder has bounced back and recently delivered one of the most impressive performances of his career.
Andreas Pereira delivers standout performance with three assists
Pereira featured for Palmeiras for the 26th time in a league game against Vitoria. It was only the second game of the national championship.
He played a key role in Palmeiras’ 5-1 win, contributing three assists in front of their home crowd.
His backheel assist stood out as one of the highlights, while his overall play reflected a player full of confidence. He finished the match with five chances created.
After the match, he told reporters: “It’s very easy to adapt to a big club like Palmeiras; everyone helps, from the coaching staff to the players. Every day I feel better and I’m able to play my football.”
Last season, Pereira did not register a single assist in his first 24 matches for Palmeiras.
Pereira has now picked up four assists across his last two league games, having recently helped his side to a 2-2 draw with Atletico MG.
This also marked him as the first Palmeiras player since Dudu in 2019 to set up three goals in a single league match.
Andreas Pereira’s late push
Pereira might be mounting a late challenge to earn a place in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Pereira, who has 10 caps for Brazil, was last included in the squad by Carlo Ancelotti in September 2025.
According to ESPN Brazil, only 11 players are considered guaranteed picks for the tournament. The rest of the spots are still up in the air.
Manchester United’s Casemiro and Matheus Cunha are reportedly among those already locked in.
A product of Manchester United’s academy, Pereira made 75 appearances for the senior team, contributing four goals and five assists during his time at Old Trafford.
He moved on after United signed Bruno Fernandes back in January 2020. That proved to be an excellent move by United, but it also allowed Pereira to seek more playing time elsewhere.
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