One of the most traditional teams in France, the Girondins de Bordeaux, has had several Brazilians in its squad throughout its history and today at Sambafoot we bring a recount in which we will highlight the career of the best in the history of the institution.
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The best Brazilian footballers in the history of FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Carlos Ruiter de Oliveira Pontes (Ruitier)
- Tenure: 1966-1970
- Statistical summary: 149 games played – 58 goals
One of the most outstanding footballers in the history of Girondins de Bordeaux is the legendary attacker Carlos Ruitier, who joined the club in 1966 from Santa Cruz. After five years at the club, Ruitier immortalized his legacy with goals and great performances, which earned him a place in the history books of the French team.
Fernando Menegazzo
- Tenure: 2005-2011
- Statistical summary: 241 games played – 24 goals – 17 assists – 5 titles
One of the best footballers in the club’s history is the Brazilian Fernando Menegazzo. This elegant and forceful midfielder signed for the Girondino club in 2005 and fell madly in love with the city and the club, which is why he stayed despite having offers to leave at his best football moment.
This Italian-Brazilian midfielder, in addition to winning a Copa América with Brazil, also immortalized himself in the club’s history by winning Ligue 1 in 2008/09, two League Cups and two French Super Cups.
Joyeux anniversaire à Fernando Menegazzo qui fête ses 43 ans 💙🤍
Notre ancien milieu de terrain brésilien a évolué aux Girondins de 2005 à 2011. Avec le maillot au Scapulaire, il a disputé 241 matches (24 buts, 17 passes décisives) et remporté 5️⃣ trophées 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6ZSPQzRBHE
— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) May 3, 2024
Jussiê Ferreira Vieira (Jussiê)
- Tenure: 2007-2016
- Statistical summary: 248 games played – 44 goals – 13 assists – 4 titles
A footballer who knew how to write his name in the history of Bordeaux was the attacking midfielder Jussiê Ferreira. This footballer arrived from Lens in mid-2006 and played a total of 248 games for the French club, also winning four titles: one Ligue 1, two French League Cups and one French Super Cup.
Et celui de Jussiepic.twitter.com/Q6rUa467kD
— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) May 20, 2020
Wendel Geraldo Maurício e Silva
- Tenure: 2006-2011
- Statistical summary: 207 games played – 43 goals – 38 assists – 5 titles
Wendel is another Brazilian footballer who shone in the most recent golden era of the Bordeaux club. After arriving from Santos in 2006, this midfielder managed to become a key player in the French team’s core, playing a key role in the five titles won in those years.
Wendel’s personal record with Bordeaux stands out thanks to the Ligue 1 trophy won in 2008/09, two French League Cups, and two French Super Cups.
Le but de Wendelpic.twitter.com/VU0MzfjPpU
— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) May 25, 2020
Carlos Henrique dos Santos Souza
- Tenure: 2006-2011
- Statistical summary: 207 games played – 14 goals – 4 assists – 6 titles
If we talk about Jussiê and Wendel, we must also mention the tireless central defender of that legendary Girondins de Bordeaux team, Carlos Henrique. The Brazilian signed for the Gauls in 2005 and remained with the team until 2014, also playing a key role in the titles won by the club in those years.
As well as winning a Ligue 1 in 2008/09, Henrique also lifted a French Cup, two French League Cups and two French Super Cups. A true legend.
Joyeux anniversaire Carlos Henrique ! 💙🤍
Notre ancien défenseur central souffle ses 41 bougies ! 🎂🏆 Champion de France 2009
🏆 Coupe de France 2013
🏆🏆 Coupe de la Ligue 2007 et 2009
🏆🏆 Trophées des Champions 2009 et 2010 pic.twitter.com/DEhg95YQdl— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) May 2, 2024
Honorable mentions
- Otávio
- Pablo
- Malcolm
- Mariano
- Denilson
- Eduardo Costa
- Paulo Sérgio Gralak
- Valdeir
