Wendell (footballer, born 2002)

Wendell Fernandes da Silva (born 14 December 2002), simply known as Wendell, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Amazonas.

Wendell
Personal information
Full name Wendell Fernandes da Silva
Date of birth (2002-12-14) 14 December 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Frei Inocêncio, Brazil
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Amazonas
Youth career
Vila Nova-MG
Rio Claro
2019–2021 Corinthians
2022 Ceará
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Ceará 1 (0)
2023 Sampaio Corrêa 0 (0)
2023 São Bento 0 (0)
2024– Amazonas 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:25, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Frei Inocêncio, Minas Gerais, Wendell began his career with hometown side EC Vila Nova, and subsequently represented Rio Claro, Corinthians and Ceará as a youth.[1] He made his first team – and Série A – debut with the latter on 13 November 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Geovane in a 4–1 home routing of Juventude, as both sides were already relegated.[2]

On 23 February 2023, Wendell was announced at Série B side Sampaio Corrêa.[3] On 21 July, after featuring in just one match, he moved to São Bento.[4]

On 1 January 2024, Wendell was announced at Amazonas.[5]

Career statistics

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As of 1 March 2024[6]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ceará 2022 Série A 1 0 1 0
Sampaio Corrêa 2023 Série B 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
São Bento 2023 Paulista 2[b] 0 2 0
Amazonas 2024 Série B 0 0 5 0 1 0 6 0
Career total 1 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 10 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista

References

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  1. ^ "Conheça a história do volante Wendell, atleta destaque do Sub-20" [Know the story of defensive midfielder Wendell, spotlight athlete of the under-20s] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Ceará SC. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Em duelo de rebaixados, Ceará domina e vence Juventude" [In a match of relegated teams, Ceará dominate and defeat Juventude] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Maranhense: Sampaio Corrêa anuncia Wendell, cria do Corinthians" [Maranhense: Sampaio Corrêa announce Wendell, graduate of Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ^ "São Bento anuncia a contratação do volante Wendell, ex-Sampaio Corrêa" [São Bento announce the signing of defensive midfielder Wendell, formerly of Sampaio Corrêa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Amazonas oficializa William Barbio e acerta com lateral Ezequiel e volante Wendel para 2024" [Amazonas turn official William Barbio and sign with full-back Ezequiel and defensive midfielder Wendell for 2024] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ^ Wendell at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 March 2024.