Sidnei Rechel da Silva Junior
Encyclopedia
Sidnei Rechel da Silva Junior, simply Sidnei (born 23 June 1989 in Alegrete
, Rio Grande do Sul
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K.
in Turkey
, as a central defender.
, being part of the side that conquered the 2007 South American Supercup
. On 24 July 2008, he signed a five-year contract with S.L. Benfica, who paid €
5 million for 50% of his sports rights.
During his first season in Portugal, he was used intermittently, but still managed to appear in 24 league matches and net three times on important occasions, including the 2–0 derby
home win against Sporting Clube de Portugal, on 27 September 2008.
In June 2009, Benfica bought another 20% of Sidnei's sports rights, for €2 million. He played in only five league matches during the following season - eight overall appearances - as the Reds won the national championship after a five-year wait.
After spending the first half of 2010–11 on the bench, Sidnei was propelled to Benfica's starting XI after David Luiz
moved to Chelsea
in the winter transfer window
. On 21 February 2011, he was sent off
in a league game at Sporting, but the Reds still managed to win it 2–0.
In early June 2011, Süper Lig outfit Beşiktaş J.K.
agreed with Benfica on a one-year loan.
Alegrete
Alegrete is a town and a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul located in southern Brazil. Its medium altitude is 102 m. Its estimated population in 2008 was 78,984 inhabitants and the total area is 7,803.967 km² . Its inhabitants are called Alegretenses.Alegrete was settled in 1816 and became a...
, Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K.
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, as a central defender.
Football career
Sidnei started playing professionally with Sport Club InternacionalSport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
, being part of the side that conquered the 2007 South American Supercup
Recopa Sudamericana
The Recopa Sudamericana is an annual football match-up between the reigning champions of the previous year's Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, South America's premier club competitions....
. On 24 July 2008, he signed a five-year contract with S.L. Benfica, who paid €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
5 million for 50% of his sports rights.
During his first season in Portugal, he was used intermittently, but still managed to appear in 24 league matches and net three times on important occasions, including the 2–0 derby
Local derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
home win against Sporting Clube de Portugal, on 27 September 2008.
In June 2009, Benfica bought another 20% of Sidnei's sports rights, for €2 million. He played in only five league matches during the following season - eight overall appearances - as the Reds won the national championship after a five-year wait.
After spending the first half of 2010–11 on the bench, Sidnei was propelled to Benfica's starting XI after David Luiz
David Luiz
David Luiz Moreira Marinho , known as David Luiz, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League...
moved to Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in the winter transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
. On 21 February 2011, he was sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
in a league game at Sporting, but the Reds still managed to win it 2–0.
In early June 2011, Süper Lig outfit Beşiktaş J.K.
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
agreed with Benfica on a one-year loan.
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Internacional Sport Club Internacional Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and... |
2007 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total (Brazil) | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
| Benfica | 2008–09 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 4 |
| Benfica | 2009–10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Benfica | 2010–11 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| Beşiktaş J.K. Besiktas J.K. Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey... |
2011–12 2011–12 Süper Lig The 2011–12 Süper Lig is the 54th season of the Süper Lig, the highest football league of Turkey. Fenerbahçe are defending champions... |
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total (Portugal) | 45 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 72 | 7 | |
| Career Total | 70 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 98 | 9 | |
- Last updated on 27 July 2011