Sidnei

Internacional

Born in Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul, Sidnei started playing professionally with SC Internacional, being part of the side that conquered the 2007 edition of the Recopa Sudamericana. On 24 July 2008 he signed a five-year contract with S.L. Benfica, who paid €5 million for 50% of his sporting rights.

Benfica

Sidnei was used intermittently during his first season in Portugal, but still managed to appear in 24 Primeira Liga games and score three goals in as many wins, including the 2–0 derby home win against Sporting CP on 27 September 2008. In November, Benfica bought another 50% of his rights for €2 million, and GestiFute acquired the rights to receive 30% from any future transfer. He played only five league matches the following campaign – ten competitive appearances – as the club won the national championship after a five-year wait. After spending the first half of 2010–11 on the bench, Sidnei was propelled to the starting XI after David Luiz moved to Chelsea in the winter transfer window. On 21 February 2011, he was sent off in a league game at Sporting but his team still managed to win it 2–0 and, later the following month, he renewed his contract for a further three seasons until 2016; however, due to poor performances, he lost his starting place to Jardel. In early June 2011, Beşiktaş J.K. agreed with Benfica on a one-year loan, with the option to make the move permanent. On 19 September he scored a brace for the first in his career,…

As of 6 July 2022

Internacional

Recopa Sudamericana: 2007 Campeonato Gaúcho: 2008 Benfica

Primeira Liga: 2009–10 Taça da Liga: 2008–09, 2010–11