Talles Wander Santos Ribeiro (born 24 October 2003) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Torreense on loan from Primeira Liga club AVS Futebol SAD.

Talles Wander
Personal information
Full name Talles Wander Santos Ribeiro[1]
Date of birth (2003-10-24) 24 October 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Cotia, São Paulo, Brazil[1]
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Torreense
(on loan from AVS)
Youth career
2016–2023 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 São Paulo 2 (0)
2024– AVS 9 (1)
2024–Torreense (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 June 2024

Club career

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Born in Cotia in Greater São Paulo, Wander joined the academy of São Paulo at the age of thirteen.[2] He had signed a five-year contract with the club in 2019, but as he was under-age, this deal was not recognised by international governing body FIFA, who only allow a maximum of three-year deals for minors, meaning that for the last two seasons of his deal, he could move to any foreign club on a free transfer.[3]

With first team striker Jonathan Calleri linked with a move away from the club in early 2023, Wander was seen as a potential successor to his role in the side, due to his impressive performances in the Copinha.[4] Manager Rogério Ceni had previously stated that Wander would not be promoted to the first team without signing a contract, and he did so in March of the same year, penning a three-year deal.[5]

On 22 November 2023, make his debut as professional against Fluminense alongside another youth highlight, William Gomes.[6]

On 31 January 2024, Talles Wander signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club AVS Futebol SAD.[7][8]

In July 2024, Wander joined Liga Portugal 2 club Torreense on a season-long loan deal.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Talles Wander at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Talles Wander projeta ano do sub-20 e mira time profissional do São Paulo" [Talles Wander projects the under-20 year and targets São Paulo’s professional team]. lance.com.br (in Portuguese). 11 March 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Um dos destaques do São Paulo na Copinha, Talles Wander tem contrato irregular e pode assinar com qualquer time do exterior" [One of São Paulo's highlights in Copinha, Talles Wander has an irregular contract and can sign with any team abroad]. uol.com.br (in Portuguese). 8 January 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Precisando de "9", São Paulo analisa Talles Wander; contrato do atleta é obstáculo" [Needing a “9”, São Paulo analyzes Talles Wander; athlete's contract is an obstacle]. gazetaesportiva.com (in Portuguese). 24 January 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. ^ "São Paulo renova contrato de artilheiro da Copinha e evita novo problema com regra da Fifa" [São Paulo renews contract for Copinha top scorer and avoids new problem with FIFA rule]. ge.globo.com (in Portuguese). 10 March 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Promessas da base fazem estreia pelo São Paulo e recebem elogios de Dorival: "Muito potencial"". Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 23 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Talles Wander oficializado no AVS SAD" [Talles Wander announced at AVS SAD]. Record (in Portuguese). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  8. ^ "São Paulo negocia Talles Wander com time da segunda divisão de Portugal". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 31 January 2024.
  9. ^ "TALLES WANDER É REFORÇO" [Talles Wander joins Torreense]. www.torreense.com (in Portuguese). 27 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
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