Werton de Almeida Rêgo (born 16 September 2003), simply known as Werton, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Leixões.

Werton
Personal information
Full name Werton de Almeida Rêgo
Date of birth (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Benjamin Constant, Brazil
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Leixões
Number 7
Youth career
2013–2024 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Flamengo 6 (1)
2024– Leixões 9 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 October 2024

Career

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Flamengo

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Born in Benjamin Constant, Amazonas,[1] Werton joined Flamengo's youth setup in 2013, aged nine. On 22 December 2020, he signed his first professional contract, after agreeing to a deal until 2023.[2]

Werton made his first team – and Série A – debut on 2 July 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Bruno Henrique in a 2–0 away win against Cuiabá.[3]

Leixões

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On 10 July 2024, Werton signed with Leixões. According to reports, the Heroes of the Sea paid a €1 million transfer fee for 70% of Werton's economic rights, Flamengo retained with the remaining 30%.[4]

On 10 August 2024, Werton made his debut for Leixões, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 league victory over Benfica B at the Estádio do Mar.

Career statistics

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As of 27 October 2024[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Flamengo 2021 Série A 2 0 2 0
2022 2 1 1 0 3 1
2023 3 0 3 0
2024 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0
Total 6 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1
Leixões 2024–25 Liga Portugal 2 9 1 1 0 10 1
Career total 15 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 1

Honours

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Flamengo

References

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  1. ^ "Amazonense, Werton lembra trajetória até estrear pelo Flamengo: 'Sonhei com isso a vida inteira'" [Amazonense, Werton remembers path until debuting with Flamengo: 'I have dreamed with this my entire life'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Artilheiro do sub-17, Werton assina contrato profissional com Flamengo; multa é de R$ 313 milhões" [Top scorer of the under-17s, Werton signs professional contract with Flamengo; release clause is of R$ 313 million] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Aos 17 anos, Werton comemora estreia pelo Flamengo: "Sonhei a vida inteira"" [At the age of 17, Werton celebrates debut with Flamengo: "I have dreamed my entire life"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Flamengo acerta venda de Werton para clube português" (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  5. ^ Werton at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 November 2021.