Galeno


Wenderson Rodrigues do Nascimento Galeno, commonly known as Galeno, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese club S.C. Braga.

Club career

Early career

Born in Barra do Corda, Maranhão, Galeno joined Trindade Atlético Clube's youth setup in 2014. He made his senior debut for the club on 10 February 2016, playing the last 29 minutes and scoring a brace in a 3–0 away defeat of Associação Atlética Anapolina for the Campeonato Goiano championship.
Galeno finished the 2016 Campeonato Goiano with five goals in ten appearances, being named the Best Newcomer of the competition. In April 2016, he signed a contract with Grêmio Esportivo Anápolis.

Porto

On 28 June 2016, Galeno moved abroad and joined FC Porto on a one-year loan deal, being initially assigned to the B-team in Segunda Liga. He made his professional debut on 7 August, starting in 1–2 away loss against C.D. Aves.
Galeno scored his first goal abroad on 20 August 2016, netting the winner in a 2–1 away success over Leixões SC. The following 16 May, after scoring 11 goals for the B's, he was bought outright by the Dragons, signing a five-year deal with a €40 million release clause.
Galeno made his first team – and Primeira Liga – debut for Porto on 21 October 2017, coming on as a late substitute for Moussa Marega in a 6–1 home routing of FC Paços de Ferreira. He appeared in two further matches for the main squad during the campaign.

Portimonense (loan)

On 23 January 2018, Galeno was presented at fellow top tier side Portimonense SC, on loan until June. He returned to Porto in July, after contributing with seven appearances, only one start.

Rio Ave (loan)

On 11 July 2018, Galeno was loaned to another club in the main category, Rio Ave FC, for the entire 2018–19 season. He scored his first goal in the division on 26 August, netting the opener in a 1–1 draw at CD Tondela.
Galeno was a regular starter for the Vila do Conde side during the year, scoring six goals in 33 appearances overall.

Braga

On 6 August 2019, Galeno joined SC Braga on a five-year deal.

Honours

Individual