The forward from Alagoas, Roberto Firmino, currently a player for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, was consecrated as a pastor of the Manah Church in Maceió.
At 32 years old, Firmino posted on Instagram the moment of his consecration alongside his wife, Larissa Pereira, last Sunday.
Ties with the city where he was born and raised
- Firmino is taking advantage of his vacation in Maceió, where he is one of the founders of the Manah Church;
- On his social media, he shared the emotion and responsibility of taking on this new role in his life;
- “What a memorable and unforgettable night. This church was born in the heart of God, and we are extremely grateful for the privilege of witnessing up close everything the Lord has done,” Firmino wrote. He cited the biblical passage from Ephesians 3:20 to express his gratitude and faith.
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Career in football
Firmino started his career at CRB, a club from his hometown. Still in the youth academy, he transferred to Figueirense, where he turned professional.
In 2010, the forward signed a contract with Hoffenheim in Germany, where he began to gain prominence on the international stage.
Idol in Europe
At Liverpool, Firmino lived the peak of his career between 2015 and 2023. During this period, he won seven important titles, including the 2019/20 Premier League and the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League. One of the most memorable moments was his goal in the 2019 Club World Cup final, which secured the title for the Reds.
In the last season, Firmino played 34 games for Al-Ahli and scored nine goals. In addition to his success at the club level, he also wore the Brazilian national team jersey, participating in the 2018 World Cup.
New responsibility and commitment to the faith
Firmino expressed that being a pastor was never an initial goal, but rather a mission that was born after his encounter with Christ.
“Since our encounter with Christ, a longing burns in our hearts… that people may know this love that has reached us. Now we have another responsibility… To be pastors according to the heart of God and to cooperate with the Kingdom,” Firmino said. He thanked pastors Jairo and Keila for believing in and encouraging his spiritual journey.
