Neto Borges

Vivaldo Borges dos Santos Neto (born 13 September 1996), commonly known as Neto Borges or simply Borges, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Middlesbrough.

Career Brazil Neto Borges emerged into playing regular first team football in 2017, spending part of the year at Boca Júnior and Itabaiana. He later went to Atlético Tubarão and featured as the club won their first Copa Santa Catarina title in late 2017.

Hammarby

Ahead of the 2018 season, Neto Borges transferred to Hammarby in the Allsvenskan. He signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Swedish club. He made his league debut for Hammarby on 1 April against Sirius in a 3–1 home win, playing the full 90 minutes.

Genk On 3 January 2019, Borges completed a transfer to Genk in the Belgian First Division A. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club, with an option for a further. Hammarby confirmed that they received a club-record fee for Borges, On 5 August 2020, it was announced that Borges had agreed a contract to play with Brazilian Club Vasco da Gama until July 2021.

Clermont On 13 June 2022, Borges signed a contract for two years with an option for the third year with Clermont in France.

Middlesbrough On 27 August 2024, Middlesbrough announced that they had completed a deal to sign Borges from Clermont on a three year contract.

On 31 August 2025, Borges joined Bristol City on loan until the end of the season. Career statistics

Honours Atlético Tubarão Copa Santa Catarina: 2017

Genk Belgian First Division A: 2018–19