Description
Wendel is an outstanding Brazilian midfielder who gained wide recognition thanks to his performances for the Russian club Zenit. His football career began at Tigres do Brasil, where he quickly attracted attention. In 2015, Wendel moved to Fluminense, and in 2017 he made his debut in the Brazilian Serie A. In his first season, he played 33 matches and scored 5 goals, demonstrating his outstanding skills.
In 2018, Wendel went to Portugal, signing a long-term contract with Sporting for five and a half years, worth 7.5 million euros. Despite making only four appearances in his debut season, his efforts were rewarded with a gold medal for winning the Portuguese championship in the 2020/21 season.
Wendel's career in Russia began in October 2020 with a move to Zenit for €20.3 million. He scored his first goals for the club in March 2021, netting twice against CSKA. Thanks to his contribution, Zenit won the championship, and Wendel became a champion in two countries in one season - Portugal and Russia.
On September 11, 2022, he once again proved his class by scoring three goals against Orenburg, leading to an impressive 8-0 victory. In August 2024, Wendel extended his contract with the Russian club until the end of the 2027/28 season, with the possibility of further extensions.
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