Guilherme Finkler

Early career

Finkler played for Brazilian side Juventude, scoring four times in 15 appearances in the 2006 season. Upon returning from a long spell at Cianorte he played in three further matches in 2007. Finkler's subsequent Brazilian club was Juventude's city rival, Caxias.

England and Belgium

During the 2006/2007 season, Finkler played for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL Championship. After scoring several goals in pre-season games the club took the season-long loan option on Finkler. However, he never made a first-team appearance in any competitive game. His loan was then cut short in January 2007 by mutual consent. He continued his stay in Europe though, later in the 2006–2007 season he had a loan spell at Belgian Pro League club Mouscron.

Melbourne Victory

Finkler signed for Melbourne Victory on 22 June 2012, before the start of the 2012–13 A-League season.

Season 2012–2013

Finkler made his debut for the Victory against crosstown rivals Melbourne Heart. After playing regularly for the Victory, Finkler suffered a season-ending injury against A-League debutant club Western Sydney Wanderers. His anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was ruptured after a heavy tackle. The injury took Finkler out of the game for nearly a year. Before his injury, Finkler had been leading the A-League season 2012/2013 assists count with eight. He made his return to football in the 2013–2014 season.

Season 2013–2014

Finkler scored his first…

Finkler was born in Caxias do Sul in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in 1985. Finkler has a wife, Karine, and a daughter, Rafaela.

Melbourne Victory

A-League Men Premiers: 2014/15]] A-League Men Championship: 2014/15]] FFA Cup: 2015 Individual

A-League Men PFA Team of the Season: 2014/15]] A-League All Stars: 2014