Sidnei

Sidnei Rechel da Silva Junior (born 23 August 1989), known simply as Sidnei, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Betis as a centre-back.

Club Career

Internacional

Born in Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul, Sidnei started playing professionally with Sport Club Internacional, being part of the side that conquered the 2007 edition of the Recopa Sudamericana. On 24 July 2008 he signed a five-year contract with S.L. Benfica, who paid €5 million for 50% of his sporting rights.

Benfica

Sidnei was used intermittently during his first season in Portugal, but still managed to appear in 24 Primeira Liga games and score three goals in as many wins, including the 2–0 derby home win against Sporting Clube de Portugal on 27 September 2008. In November, Benfica bought another 50% of his rights for €2 million, and GestiFute acquired the rights to receive 30% from any future transfer. He played in only five league matches during the following campaign – ten overall appearances – as the club won the national championship after a five-year wait.

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