Gustavo Henrique

Gustavo Henrique Vernes (born 24 March 1993), known as Gustavo Henrique, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos, as a central defender.

Club career

Born in São Paulo, Gustavo Henrique graduated with Santos' academy, and made his first team – and Série A – debut on 17 June 2012, in a 0–1 away loss against Flamengo. He scored his first goal on 24 July of the following year, in a 2–0 away win against CRAC for the season's Copa do Brasil.

In mid-September 2013, Gustavo Henrique replaced Durval in the starting eleven, after the latter was deemed suplus to requirements. He scored his first league goal on 27 October, in a 1–1 away draw against Corinthians. Roughly a month later he scored his second, in a 2–2 away draw against Vasco da Gama.

In late February 2014, Gustavo Henrique suffered a knee injury, being sidelined for six months. He returned to action in October, but was only selected on the bench in the remainder of the season.

Gustavo Henrique played his first match after his injury on 1 February 2015, starting in a 3–0 home win against Ituano. In August, after the arrival of new manager Dorival Júnior, he was again first-choice after overtaking new signing Werley.

Henrique

Henrique (English: Henry) is the name of two rulers and two princes of Portugal:

It is also the first or middle name of several other people:

Henrique (footballer, born 1986)

Henrique Adriano Buss (born 14 October 1986), known as Henrique (Brazilian Portuguese: [ẽˈʁiki]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Fluminense as a defender. He has played for the Brazil national team, making his debut in 2008 and playing at 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 along with he was bought to Palmeiras. The deal was partially financed by Traffic Group, which part of the transfer fee of Henrique from Barcelona was credited to Desportivo Brasil, the subsidiary of Traffic and re-distributed by Desportivo to Palmeiras.

Barcelona

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 FC Barcelona. Barcelona agreed to sign Henrique from Palmeiras for €8 million, with an extra €2 million in bonuses, on a five-year deal, and that he would be loaned out to Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer was completed a day later. Henrique made 27 league appearances in his season with Leverkusen and reached the final of the German Cup. He returned to Barcelona in June 2009, being given the number 23 shirt upon his return. On 31 August 2009, Henrique was loaned out to Racing Santander. The loan was renewed on 26 July 2010. Barcelona write-down €1.757 million for the residual contract value of Henrique in 2010–11 season.

Henrique (footballer, born 1980)

José Henrique Souto Esteves (born 31 March 1980 in Braga), known as Henrique, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Vilaverdense FC as a centre forward.

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