Henrique Adriano Buss (born 14 October 1986), simply known as Henrique (), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He has played for the Brazil national team, making his debut in 2008 and being included among the 23-man list for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
His main asset is his versatility, as he can play as a central defender, right back or defensive midfielder.
Club career
Coritiba and Palmeiras Henrique started his career at Coritiba in his home region. In 2008, he was bought by Palmeiras in a deal partially financed by Traffic Group. Part of the later transfer fee of Henrique from Barcelona was credited to Desportivo Brasil, the subsidiary of Traffic and re-distributed by Desportivo to Palmeiras.
Barcelona Dutch club Ajax were said to have tabled a bid for Henrique in June 2008, which was soon followed by a report saying he had agreed terms with Barcelona. In the end, Barcelona had secured Henrique's services from Palmeiras for €8 million, with an extra €2 million in bonuses. He signed a five-year deal and was to be immediately loaned out to German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer to Barça was officially completed a day later. Henrique made 27 league appearances in his season with Leverkusen and reached the final of the 2008–09 DFB-Pokal. He returned to Barcelona in June 2009, being given the number 23 shirt upon his return. On 31 August 2009, he was again loaned out, this time to Racing de Santander. The loan was renewed for a second year on 26 July 2010.
Barcelona wrote-down €1.757 millionHenrique worth €8.785 million at the start of purchase (source: 2008–09 annual report) and if linear amortization, Barcelona had to book €1.757 million times five seasons, thus on 30 June 2013 when he became a free agent. The value on the book was also zero, thus in accounting terms he was "worth" €5.271M on 30 June 2010, €3.514M on 30 June 2011 and €1.757 million on 30 June 2012 if without other adjustments. for the residual contract value of Henrique for the 2010–11 season.
Palmeiras On 15 July 2011, Henrique returned to Brazil on another loan deal from Barcelona. During the 2012 Copa do Brasil campaign, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari started playing Henrique as a holding midfielder and the player thrived in the new role, with Palmeiras eventually winning the competition.
On 2 June 2012, Barcelona cancelled Henrique's contract, prompting his release from the club. He then joined Palmeiras on a free transfer after a successful loan spell in 2011–12. Palmeiras, however, remained the holder of 80% of Henrique's economic rights, with 20% of any future transfer fee to be paid to unknown parties. Henrique also became second captain of the squad, behind dead-ball specialist Marcos Assunção in the pecking order.
Napoli On 30 January 2014, Henrique officially signed with Italian Serie A club Napoli. The deal was completed for €4 million with the player agreeing to a three-and-a-half-year contract. He played all 90 minutes of their 3–1 victory over Fiorentina in the 2014 Coppa Italia Final on 3 May.
Fluminense On 11 January 2016, Henrique joined Fluminense on a three-year contract.
International career On 21 March 2008, Henrique received his first call up to the Brazil national team after centre back Juan was cut from the squad due to an injury to his ankle.
On 16 April 2013, Henrique was called up by Luiz Felipe Scolari, his former coach at Palmeiras, for a friendly against Chile on 24 April at the Mineirão. But on 19 April, as Palmeiras would play against Tijuana the next day, Henrique was cut from the list, and Rodrigo Moledo of Internacional was called up in his place. On the same day, Conmebol had moved the Palmeiras game and Henrique was recalled, but Moledo was nonetheless kept on the list.
On 7 May 2014, Henrique was selected as part of the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup, to be played on home soil.
His sole appearance at the tournament was the final two minutes of the quarter-final victory over Colombia, replacing the injured forward Neymar, as Brazil eventually finished fourth.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueIncludes Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, UAE League and Primeira Liga.State LeagueIncludes Campeonato Paranaense, Campeonato Paulista and Campeonato Carioca.CupIncludes Copa do Brasil, DFB Pokal, Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia and UAE League Cup.ContinentalIncludes Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.OtherIncludes Primeira Liga do Brasil.TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCoritiba2006Série B2939230——4152007Série B30320361——5672008Série A003000——30Total59632591——10012Palmeiras2008Série A51604000—151Barcelona2008–09La Liga00—0000—00Bayer Leverkusen (loan)2008–09Bundesliga270—40——310Racing Santander (loan)2009–10La Liga221—41——2622010–11La Liga352—20——372Total573—61——634Palmeiras (loan)2011Série A213—0020—233Palmeiras2012Série A2811729230—5752013Série B2811532061—5152014Série A003000——30Total56235511291—11110Napoli2013–14Serie A111—2040—1712014–15Serie A110—1091002112015–16Serie A00—0000—00Total221—3013100382Fluminense2016Série A3701317000406112017Série A2911518140—563Total66128215140401174Corinthians2018Série A3521218080—6332019Série A501417150—312Total402262151130—945Ittihad Kalba2019–20UAE Pro League111—60——171Belenenses SAD2020–21Primeira Liga250—20——270Coritiba2021Série B321—00——3212022Série A18010240——3222023Série A005000——50Total50115240——693Career total43921142167964124070545
International
+ International statisticsNational teamYearAppsGoalsBrazil200810201330201420Total60
Honours Coritiba; Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2007 Paraná State Championship: 2022 Palmeiras São Paulo State Championship: 2008 Copa do Brasil: 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2013
Napoli Coppa Italia: 2013–14 Supercoppa Italiana: 2014
Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2018, 2019
Individual Campeonato Carioca Team of the year: 2017
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