Wesley França Lima, born on the 6th of September 2003 in Brazil, is known for his clear grace under pressure as a defender, primarily occupying the right-back role for his current club, Roma. This twenty-two-year-old sportsman stands at 5 feet 8 inches (or 1.73 meters for our continental readers), and his sturdy build is evident in his weight of 10 stone 9 pounds (68kg in metric terms). Gaining notoriety for his endeavours on the field, he now sports the number 43 jersey.
Asterisks dot his fruitful career, hinted at by his current market value of around an impressive £17m. That figure comes courtesy of Transfermarkt, a reliable source for football statistics.
The first significant entry in his football career ledger is a move in January 2021. Wesley made his leap from Tubarão, a club in Brazil's Série C, to Flamengo, situated at the higher echelons of Brazil's Série A. No figures were officially disclosed.
Wesley made an earnest start at Flamengo, making one first team appearance in league matches during his debut season. The seasons that followed saw him consolidating his position and increasing his presence on the field. In 2023, he clocked up 35 appearances and scored a respectable goal; the 2024 season saw him in 31 league matches. The rising star has already made 11 appearances and scored a goal in the current 2025 season.
In what could be seen as a considerable leap in his career trajectory, July 2025 marked Wesley's transfer from Flamengo to Roma in Italy's Serie A. The deal was reportedly sealed for a handsome fee of around £19m. In his debut season 2025 - 2026 at Roma, he has already demonstrated his worth with ten first-team appearances and a goal to his name.
Further augmenting his growing reputation, Wesley has successfully engaged in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Roma, with two starts and a substitution appearance. This young footballer's strong and steady progress continues to promise greater strides in his football career.
