He began his youth career with CRB in 2004 before joining Figueirense in 2008-2009 to finish his youth career. He made his professional debut in October of 2009 as a halftime substitute for Figueirense.
His first professional goal came in May of 2010 as a winner against São Caetano. He joined Brazil's national team in 2014.
He was born in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil. He married Larissa Pereira Firmino in 2014.
Father of, with his wife Larissa Pereira, Valentina and Bella.
Named the PFA Player of the Month in January 2016.
Named in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 2017/18.
Won the 2018 Samba Gold.
Won the UEFA Champions League (2019), the UEFA Super Cup (2019), the FIFA Club World Cup (2019), the Premier League (2020) and the EFL Cup (2022) with Liverpool F.C..
Member of the Brazil national team who won the 2019 Copa América.