Wesley (footballer, born 2000)
Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade (born 13 March 2000), or simply Wesley, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as right-back for Swiss club Sion, on loan from Italian club Juventus.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade | ||
Date of birth | 13 March 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Retirolândia, Bahia, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Right-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Sion | ||
Youth career | |||
–2019 | Flamengo | ||
2019–2020 | Hellas Verona | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2020 | Hellas Verona | 0 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Juventus U23 | 10 | (0) |
2020– | Juventus | 0 | (0) |
2021– | → Sion (loan) | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2015 | Brazil U15 | ||
2017 | Brazil U17 | 15 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:33, 1 February 2021 (UTC) |
Club career
Hellas Verona
On 2 September 2019, Wesley joined Serie A club Hellas Verona on a free transfer,[2] after his contract with Flamengo had expired in April.[3] He made only one appearance in the youth team.[4]
Juventus
Wesley moved to Juventus on 30 January 2020.[4] He played for their reserve team – Juventus U23 – in the Serie C,[4] and made his debut during the 2019–20 season on 2 February 2020,[5] in a 0–0 draw to Pontedera.[6] Wesley also helped Juventus U23 win the Coppa Italia Serie C, coming on as a substitute in the final against Ternana on 27 June 2020, which his side won 2–1.[7]
Wesley was first called up for Juventus on 12 February 2020, in a Coppa Italia semi-final game against Milan.[8] On 13 January 2021, Wesley started his first game for Juventus in the Coppa Italia,[9] beating Genoa 3–2 after extra time.[10]
Sion
On 1 February 2021, Wesley was went on loan to Swiss Super League side Sion until the end of the season.[11]
International career
Wesley represented Brazil at under-15 level at the 2015 South American U-15 Championship, helping his side win the tournament.[1] He also played for Brazil at under-17 level at the 2017 South American U-17 Championship, playing eight games,[5] and helping Brazil win the tournament.[12] He also played seven games at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a goal against England in the semi-finals;[13] Brazil finished the tournament in third place.[14]
Style of play
Nicknamed "Gasolina" (Portuguese for "gasoline") for his pace, Wesley is a quick and dynamic attacking-minded right-back.[15] He is also known for his dribbling and crossing abilities.[1] Wesley has been likened to fellow Brazilian right-back Dani Alves for his characteristics.[1]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 24 January 2021[5]
Club | Season | League | National Cup[lower-alpha 1] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Hellas Verona | 2019–20 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
Juventus U23 | 2019–20 | Serie C | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
2020–21 | Serie C | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||||
Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
Juventus | 2019–20 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2020–21 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Sion (loan) | 2020–21 | Swiss Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Career total | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
- Includes the Coppa Italia and Swiss Cup
- Two appearances in Serie C promotion play-offs, one appearance in the Coppa Italia Serie C
References
- "Juventus, chi è Wesley? 'Gasolina' nel motore bianconero | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Verona, preso "Gasolina" Wesley: il terzino arriva dal Flamengo via Juventus". MomentidiCalcio.com (in Italian). 30 August 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Colpo Juve: dal Flamengo arriva Wesley a parametro zero". tuttosport.com (in Italian). Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Juventus, ora è ufficiale: arriva Wesley 'Gasolina' dal Verona, giocherà in Under 23 | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Wesley at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- "Pontedera vs. Juventus II - 2 February 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Coppa Italia Serie C, Ternana-Juventus U23 1-2: primo titolo per i giovani bianconeri". Sky Sport (in Italian). 27 June 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Prima chiamata coi big della Juventus: chi è Wesley, Gasolina dal Flamengo". TUTTOmercatoWEB.com (in Italian). Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Juventus-Genoa, le formazioni ufficiali: giocano Dragusin e Wesley | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Pifferi, Matteo. "Coppa Italia – La Juventus batte il Genoa ai supplementari: ai quarti Sassuolo o SPAL". FC Inter 1908 (in Italian). Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "La Juventus cede Wesley: prestito al Sion, è ufficiale | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- "Summary - Sudamericano U17 - South America - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Brazil U17 vs. England U17 - 25 October 2017 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Summary - U17 World Cup - World - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Juve, 'Gasolina' per il turnover: in Coppa esordio per Wesley". gianlucadimarzio.com (in Italian). Retrieved 13 January 2021.