Rômulo

Rômulo Borges Monteiro (born 19 September 1990), known simply as Rômulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Retrô.

Rômulo is known for his defensive abilities and initiation of attacks from the back, "He tracks his runner well and judges his tackles with composure" and is not scared to get forward.

Club career Spartak Moscow Rômulo signed for Spartak Moscow in the summer of 2012 for a fee of around €8 million. He missed one-and-a-half seasons due to an injury against FC Rostov.

Rômulo left Spartak Moscow on 13 January 2017, after both agreed to the mutual termination of his contract.

Flamengo On 13 January 2017 Rômulo signed with Brazilian Série A club Flamengo a four-year contract.

Grêmio (loan) On 3 January 2019 Grêmio signed Rômulo from Flamengo on loan until the end of the 2019 season.

International career Rômulo played all six of Brazil's matches as they earned the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic tournament. He scored the opening goal of the 3–0 win over South Korea in the semi-final at Old Trafford, set up by Oscar.

Career statistics Club

International Statistics accurate as of match played 10 September 2012

International goals

Honours Vasco da Gama Copa do Brasil: 2011

Spartak Moscow Russian Premier League: 2016–17

Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 2017

Retrô Campeonato Brasileiro Série D: 2024 Brazil Superclásico de las Américas: 2011, 2014 Olympic Silver Medal: 2012