Wendy Candelo boosts the Sereias da Vila attack | OneFootball

Santos FC has signed Colombian forward Wendy Candelo, strengthening the Sereias da Vila for the Brazilian and Paulista championships. At 24 years old, she joins the Alvinegro Praiano on a contract until the end of this year, in her first spell in Brazilian football, shortly after winning the Nations League with the Colombia National Team in June this year.

“I’m really happy, truly, to be joining this club, which has so much history. I’m very excited to be able to represent Santos FC and highly motivated to keep writing this story. The fans can expect total commitment and passion, while respecting the hierarchy on the field. I’m a player who will always fight until the very last minute,” said the Sereias da Vila’s new signing.

Wendy Candelo arrives to strengthen the Santos squad in the Brasileirão and Paulistão (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)

Born in Buenaventura, Wendy Katerine Bonilla Candelo began her professional career in 2018 with Cortuluá. After standing out regionally and at the U-17 World Cup, she joined her country’s senior national team in 2019, making her debut at just 17 years old in a 2-2 draw against Argentina.

She joined América de Cali in 2020 and, after a brief spell with Peru’s Alianza Lima to play in the 2021 Libertadores, returned to América and played an important role in winning the 2022 Colombian Championship. In 2024, she was a Libertadores finalist with fellow Colombian club Santa Fe before moving to Mexican side Pumas, her most recent team, at the start of 2025, where she worked with current Sereias da Vila head coach Marcelo Frigerio.

“I’m arriving full of confidence! Having someone like Yoreli Rincón as a reference is very important to me. She is a pioneer of Colombian football, and I think that is very motivating for any player. I also have a lot of trust in our coach’s work. I was with him at my previous club and everything went as well as possible, so that’s also why I’m arriving with high expectations,” Wendy added, highlighting her motivation at finding familiar faces in her new working group.

A standout for the Colombian National Team, Wendy arrives at Peixe after a spell with Mexico’s Pumas (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)

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