Rômulo (footballer, born 1990)


Rômulo Borges Monteiro, known simply as Rômulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Shijiazhuang Ever Bright.
Rômulo is known for his defensive abilities and initiation of attacks from the back, "He tracks his runner well and judges his tackles with composure" and is not scared to get forward.

Club career

Spartak Moscow

Rômulo signed for Spartak Moscow in the summer of 2012 for a fee of around €8 million. He missed one-and-a-half seasons due to an injury against FC Rostov.
Rômulo left Spartak Moscow on 13 January 2017, after both agreed to the mutual termination of his contract.

Flamengo

On 13 January 2017 Rômulo signed with Brazilian Série A club Flamengo a four-year contract.

Grêmio (loan)

On 3 January 2019 Grêmio signed Rômulo from Flamengo on loan until the end of the 2019 season.

International career

Rômulo played all six of Brazil's matches as they earned the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic tournament. He scored the opening goal of the 3-0 win over South Korea in the semi-final at Old Trafford, set up by Oscar.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 10 September 2012

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef
1.9 June 2012MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
1–0
3–4
Friendly

Honours

Club

;Vasco da Gama
;Spartak Moscow
; Flamengo
;Brazil