Keikei
Brazilian footballer (born 1995)
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Keissyane Lima dos Santos (born 15 September 1995), simply known as Keikei, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Women's Premier League side Eastern Flames.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Keissyane Lima dos Santos[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1995[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastern Flames | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Vasco da Gama | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Flamengo | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | 3B da Amazônia | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | Criciúma | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | Grêmio | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Palmeiras | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2024 | Real Brasília | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Eastern Flames | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 5 October 2024 | |||
Early life
Keikei Born in Rio de Janeiro. From a young age, she showed a keen interest in football, watching both professional and amateur matches. Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, she initially played as a midfielder but transitioned to goalkeeper due to a lack of available players. Her coaches recognized her willingness to dive for the ball, and despite her shorter stature, she demonstrated good jumping ability, partly due to her background in capoeira.[2]
Club career
Keikei played for Vasco's teams until 2016. Where she joined Flamengo at the beginning of the year.[3]
In January 2019, She moved to Grêmio.[4]
In 2022, She joined Real Brasília in Brasileirão Série A2.[5]
On 25 September 2024, Eastern Flames announced the signing of Keikei on a one-year deal, valid until the end of the 2024–25 season.[6][7]
Honours
Flamengo
Palmeiras
- Copa Paulista de Futebol Feminino: 2019[8]
Real Brasília
- Campeonato Brasiliense de Futebol Feminino: 2022, 2023[1]
