Wenderson Wanderley Santos de Melo (born 9 June 2008), better known as Dell, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Bahia.
Career A striker, Dell rose to prominence in 2024 alongside teammate Ruan Pablo, joining the Brazil U-15 and U-17 national teams led by coach Dudu Patetuci. He made his professional debut on 15 February 2025, against Barcelona de Ilhéus.
Style of play
Due to his continued good performances in youth competitions, he was also nicknamed the "Haaland of Sertão", comparing him to the Norwegian footballer who plays for Manchester City.
Honours Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2025, 2026
Brazil U17 South American U-17 Championship: 2025
Individual FIFA U-17 World Cup Bronze Boot: 2025
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