Wendell Nascimento Borges professionally known as Wendell is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen as a left-back. Beginning his career in his native Brazil, he had spells at Iraty, Londrina, Parana Clube, and Gremio. On 27 February 2014, he signed for Bayer Leverkusen on a 5-year deal. He has spent his entire professional career at Bayer Leverkusen, making over 200 appearances for the club.
On the international level, he has represented Brazil at various age levels. He has represented Brazil at U20 and U23 levels. He was part of the Brazil U20 squad that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament. He got his first call up to the senior B side for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela in October 2016, replacing Marcelo. He is yet to make a senior international appearance for Brazil.
What is Wendell Famous For?
- Being a professional football player.
Honors
- Won the 2014 Toulon Tournament with Brazil U20.
Where is Wendell From?
Wendell was born on 20 July 1993. His birth name is Wendell Nascimento Borges. His birthplace is Fortaleza, Brazil. Detail about his parents has been kept secret and not been disclosed yet. He has three brothers named Iller Bahia Lima, Eder Borges, and Jerielson. He holds Brazilian nationality. His religion is Christianity. His horoscope sign is Cancer.
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Wendell Club Career
- At the age of 18, he came into the field of football as a youth player through the Brazilian football team, Iraty Sports Club. In the same year, he made his debut in a senior football team. He made 11 appearances for the club and later left the club.
- After that, in 2012, he joined Londrina for two years where he made 40 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals in all the competitions. Following this, he went to Parana and Gremio Clube on a loan from Londrina.
- On 27 February 2014, he signed for Bayer Leverkusen on a 5-year deal. He made his debut for the team on 15 August 2014, replacing Sebastian Boenisch in a 6-0 win away to sixth-tier SV Alemannia Waldalgesheim in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. He made his Bundesliga debut for the club on 21 September 2014 in a 1-4 loss against VfL Wolfsburg. On 13 March 2015, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0 win against VfB Stuttgart. In his first season, he made 34 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 2 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2015-16 season, he made 44 appearances for the club, providing 2 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2016-17 season, he made 38 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2017-18 season, he made 30 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2018-19 season, he made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2019-20 season, he made 34 appearances for the club, providing 4 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2020-21 season, he made 30 appearances for the club, providing 2 assists in all the competitions.
- He has spent his entire professional career at Bayer Leverkusen, making over 200 appearances for the club.
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Wendell International Career
- He has represented Brazil at various age levels.
- He has represented Brazil at U20 and U23 levels.
- He was part of the Brazil U20 squad that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
- He got his first call up to the senior B side for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela in October 2016, replacing Marcelo.
- He is yet to make a senior international appearance for Brazil.
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Wendell Wife
Looking at his personal life, Wendell is a married guy. He got married to his beautiful girlfriend, Francini Guimaraes. The couple is blessed with two children: a son, Matheus Joaquim, and a daughter, Maria Julia. He has an intimate relationship with his love and children where they are living their life happily together.
Wendell Height and Weight
Wendell stands at a height of 1.78m i.e. 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 64kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color and hair color are black. His sexual orientation is straight.
Wendell Net Worth and Salary
Wendell earns from his professional career as a football player. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2021, his estimated net worth is around €1 million and his salary is £1.6 million. His market value is around €6.50 million.
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