Wendell Fernandes da Silva (born 14 December 2002), simply known as Wendell, is a Brazilian

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who plays as a

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for Amazonas.

Career

Born in Frei Inocêncio,

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, Wendell began his career with hometown side EC Vila Nova, and subsequently represented Rio Claro, Corinthians and

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as a youth. 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. On 23 February 2023, Wendell was announced at Série B side Sampaio Corrêa. On 21 July, after featuring in just one match, he moved to São Bento. On 1 January 2024, Wendell was announced at Amazonas.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wendell 2002 births Living people Footballers from Minas Gerais Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Ceará Sporting Club players Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube players Esporte Clube São Bento players Amazonas Futebol Clube players 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen