Wendell

Wendell Nascimento Borges, also known as Wendell, is a Brazilian professional football player who now plays as a left-back for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He began his career in Brazil, where he played for Iraty, Londrina, Parana Clube, and Gremio. He signed a 5-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen on February 27, 2014. He has played for Bayer Leverkusen his whole professional career, earning over 200 appearances for the team.

He has represented Brazil at several age groups on the international stage. He has played for Brazil’s U20 and U23 teams. He was a member of the Brazil U20 team that won the Toulon Tournament in 2014. In October 2016, he was called up to the senior B team to replace Marcelo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela. He has yet to play for Brazil at the senior international level.

Wendell Net Worth and Salary:

Wendell makes a living as a professional football player. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements are all sources of money for him. His anticipated net worth in 2021 is roughly €1 million, with a salary of £1.6 million. His estimated market worth is €6.50 million.

What is Wendell Famous For?

  • Being a professional football player.

Honors

  • Won the 2014 Toulon Tournament with Brazil U20.
Wendell signed with Leverkusen in 2014. (Source: Instagram@wendellborges18)

Where is Wendell From?

On July 20, 1993, Wendell was born. Wendell Nascimento Borges is his given name. Fortaleza, Brazil, is where he was born. His parents’ identities have been a closely guarded secret. Iller Bahia Lima, Eder Borges, and Jerielson are his three brothers. He is of Brazilian descent. Christianity is his religion. Cancer is his horoscope sign.

Wendell Club Career:

  • He began his football career as a youth player with the Brazilian football team Iraty Sports Club when he was 18 years old. He made his senior football debut the following year. He made 11 appearances for the club before departing.
  • He then joined Londrina for two years in 2012, making 40 appearances for the club and scoring three goals in all competitions. Following that, he was loaned to Parana and Gremio Clube by Londrina.
    He signed a 5-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen on February 27, 2014.
  • In the first round of the DFB-Pokal, he made his debut for the squad on August 15, 2014, replacing Sebastian Boenisch in a 6-0 win away against sixth-tier SV Alemannia Waldalgesheim. On September 21, 2014, he made his Bundesliga debut for the club in a 1-4 loss to VfL Wolfsburg. In a 4-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on March 13, 2015, he scored his first goal for the club. He made 34 appearances for the club in his first season, scoring once and assisting twice across all competitions.
  • He made 44 appearances for the team in the 2015-16 season, contributing two assists across all competitions.
  • He made 38 appearances for the club in the 2016-17 season, scoring two goals and assisting three times in all competitions.
  • He made 30 appearances for the team in the 2017-18 season, scoring three goals and giving three assists across all competitions.
  • He made 39 appearances for the team in the 2018-19 season, scoring two goals and contributing two assists across all competitions.
  • He made 34 appearances for the team in the 2019-20 season, contributing four assists across all competitions.
  • He made 30 appearances for the club in 2020-21, contributing two assists across all competitions.
  • He has played for Bayer Leverkusen his whole professional career, earning over 200 appearances for the team.

Wendell International Career:

  • At various ages, he has represented Brazil.
  • He has played for Brazil’s U20 and U23 teams.
  • He was a member of the Brazil U20 team that won the Toulon Tournament in 2014.
  • In October 2016, he was called up to the senior B team to replace Marcelo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.
  • He has yet to play for Brazil at the senior international level.
Wendell played for Brazil U20 and U23 teams. (Source: @gettyimages)

Wendell Wife:

Wendell is a married man, according to his personal life. Francini Guimaraes, his lovely sweetheart, was his bridesmaid. The couple has two children: Matheus Joaquim, a son, and Maria Julia, a daughter. He is in a loving relationship with his wife and children, and they are living a happy life together.

Wendell Height and Weight:

Wendell is 1.78 meters tall, or 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He is 64 kilograms in weight. He has a muscular physique. Black is the color of his eyes and hair. He has a straight sexual orientation.

Quick Facts About Wendell

Celebrated Name Wendell
Age 28 Years
Nick Name Wendy
Birth Name Wendell Nascimento Borges
Birth Date 1993-07-20
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Nationality Brazilian
Birth Nation Brazil
Place Of Birth Fortaleza, Brazil
Horoscope Cancer
Religion Christianity
Career Start 2011
Brothers Iller Bahia Lima, Eder Borges, and Jerielson
Marital Status Married
Wife Francini Guimaraes
Children Matheus Joaquim and Maria Julia
Height 5 ft. 10 inches
Weight 64kg
Body Type Alethic
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Source of Wealth Football Career
Net Worth €1 Million
Salary £1.6 Million
Current Club Bayer Leverkusen
Position Left-back
Jersey Number 18
Links Instagram