Eric Lima Pimentel (born 15 January 2003) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Georgian Erovnuli Liga club Meshakhte Tkibuli.
Club career Eric Pimentel joined the academy of Vasco da Gama at the end of 2015. He went on to win a number of accolades at youth level, before making his debut in January 2023. His performances in the youth teams of Vasco da Gama drew the attention of Spanish sides Villarreal, Real Valladolid and Granada.
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.
In early February 2025, Eric Pimentel joined Georgian top league side Torpedo Kutaisi on a two-year deal.–
International career Eric Pimentel was called up to the Brazil under-18 squad in February 2021.
Personal life Eric Pimentel is the son of former Vasco da Gama winger Pimentel, who played for the club between 1991 and 1997.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVasco da Gama2023Série A001000—10Porto B2023–24Liga Portugal 200———00 Torpedo 2025 Erovnuli Liga 140—10—150 Meshakhte 2026 Erovnuli Liga 131———131Career total271101000291
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