Wendell Nascimento Borges, professionally known as Wendell, is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen as a left-back. He has spent his whole professional career at Bayer Leverkusen, making over 200 appearances for the team. Beginning his career in his home in Brazil, he had spells at Iraty, Londrina, Parana Clube, and Gremio. On 27 February 2014, he joined Bayer Leverkusen on a 5-year agreement.
On the international level, he has represented Brazil in several age groups. He has represented Brazil at U20 and U23 levels. He was part of the Brazil U20 squad that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament. Wendell gained 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 an aged international appearance for Brazil.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Wendell |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 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 | Five 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 |
Wendell Biography
Wendell was born on 20 July 1993. His birth name is Wendell Nascimento Borges. His birthplace is Fortaleza, Brazil. Detail regarding his parents has been kept hidden and has 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.
Wendell Height And Weight
Wendell stands at the height of 1.78m, i.e., 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He has a body weight of 64kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color and hair color are black. His sexual orientation is straight.
Career
- At 18, he came into the field of football as a youth player through the Brazilian football team, Iraty Sports Club. The same year, he made his debut in a senior football squad. He made 11 appearances for the team and later left the club.
- After that, in 2012, he joined Londrina for two years, where he made 40 appearances for the club, scoring three goals in all the tournaments. Following this, he traveled to Parana and Gremio Clube on loan from Londrina.
- On 27 February 2014, he joined Bayer Leverkusen on a 5-year agreement. He made his debut for the squad 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 team, scoring once and providing two assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2015-16 season, he made 44 appearances for the club, providing two assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2016-17 season, he made 38 appearances for the club, scoring two goals and providing three assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2017-18 season, he made 30 appearances for the club, scoring three goals and providing three assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2018-19 season, he made 39 appearances for the club, scoring two goals and providing two assists in all the competitions.
More On Career
- During his 2019-20 season, he made 34 appearances for the club, providing four assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2020-21 season, he made 30 appearances for the club, providing two assists in all the competitions.
- Wendell has spent his whole professional career at Bayer Leverkusen, making over 200 appearances for the team. He has represented Brazil at several age levels. Wendell has represented Brazil at U20 and U23 levels. He was part of the Brazil U20 squad that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
- Wendell gained 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.
Wendell Girlfriend, Dating
Looking at his personal life, Wendell is a married individual. He got married to his gorgeous 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 enjoying their life blissfully together.
Wendell Net Worth
Wendell earns from his professional career as a football player. His revenue is through contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. His projected net worth is around €1 million as of January 2024, and his salary is £1.6 million. His market value is roughly €6.50 million.
Trivia
- He wears shirt number 18 for Bayer Leverkusen.
- He has spent his whole professional career at Bayer Leverkusen, making over 200 appearances for the team.
- Wendell was part of the Brazil U20 squad that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
- He is yet to make a senior international appearance for Brazil.
