Recently crowned Estonian champions FCI Levadia Tallinn have prolonged the contract of Brazilian forward Wendell until the conclusion of 2028 by triggering an option included in his previous agreement. Since joining the squad in August 2025, the 22-year-old has proven himself to be among the most prolific goalscorers in the Premium Liiga.
During his initial half-season in Estonia, Wendell delivered an instant impact by netting six goals and delivering four assists across 14 league matches. He maintained this strong momentum in the current season by recording 18 goals and three assists in 29 games, positioning himself to conclude the year as the top scorer of the Premium Liiga. Overall, the Brazilian player has accumulated 24 goals across 41 league appearances for Levadia.
Levadia’s sporting department commented that upon his signing, they trusted his capability to evolve into an elite striker, noting he has fulfilled their expectations and that his goals demonstrate his success.
Prior to his transfer to Estonia, Wendell played in Ukraine for two seasons following his departure from the academy of Palmeiras in the summer of 2023. Throughout his period in Ukraine, he played for Dnipro, Veres Rivne, and Polissya, totaling nine appearances within the Ukrainian top division.
Earlier, Levadia additionally revealed contract extensions for full-back Frank Liivak and goalkeeper Karl Andre Vallner.
Source: balticfootballnews.com
