Doubts and injury: Looking back at Weverton’s year with Palmeiras | OneFootball

One of the greatest goalkeepers in Palmeiras’ history, Weverton experienced a year of highs and lows with Verdão in the 2025 season. Starting at a high level, the number 21 saw the fans’ insecurity grow at a certain point and ended the year with an injury, giving way to Carlos Miguel, who is currently in great form.

Trajectory

Signed in 2018, Weverton established himself as one of the most decorated champions in Palmeiras’ history, with 12 titles won. In Abel Ferreira’s squad, he became one of the main leaders in the locker room, responsible for speeches in important matches and for lifting the spirits of the Palmeiras squad.

The number 21 has played 474 matches wearing the shirt of the Greatest Champion of Brazil.

2025 Season

Starting the year as the undisputed starter, Weverton had an unusual year at Palmeiras. After a good state championship and the start of the Brazilian Championship, the goalkeeper began to generate some insecurity among the Palmeiras fans.

The peak of this was his mistake in the FIFA Club World Cup, when the number 21 failed to clear the ball on Chelsea’s second goal, which later eliminated Verdão from the competition in the quarterfinals.

Thinking about the coming years, Palmeiras signed Carlos Miguel, who had stood out at Corinthians and was playing for Nottingham Forest in England. Since the arrival of the new goalkeeper, Weverton finally had some competition for the Palmeiras goal. Marcelo Lomba, another backup, did not pose a threat to the number 21’s position.

Towards the end of the season, just before the toughest stretch of the year (Flamengo – LDU – Cruzeiro – LDU), Weverton suffered a hand fracture, an injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season. The last time the Palmeiras idol played was on October 15, against RB Bragantino, at Allianz Parque.

Contract Situation

Weverton’s contract with Palmeiras runs until the end of 2026, but the goalkeeper has been targeted by other Brazilian clubs in the transfer market and will face strong competition for the starting spot at Palmeiras next season. Carlos Miguel has been performing at a high level and is unlikely to lose his place as the starter.

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