Weverton Almeida Santos Evaristo (born 28 March 1988), commonly known by the nickname Ferrugem (Portuguese for “rust”), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right‑back and midfielder. As of the latest available information, he is a member of Campeonato Mato‑Grosso club Cuiabá.
Early life and youth career
Ferrugem was born in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil. He began his football development with the youth setup of Criciúma in 2007.
Senior career
- 2008 – São Mateus
- 2009 – Gama; later the same year moved to Ceilandense
- 2010 – Returned to Gama before transferring to Brasiliense, where he made 52 league appearances and scored six goals between 2010 and 2012
- 2013–2017 – Ponte Preta, recording 30 league appearances and one goal
- 2014 (loan) – Corinthians (7 appearances)
- 2015 (loan) – Vissel Kobe in Japan’s J1 League (12 appearances, 1 goal)
- 2015 (loan) – Sport Recife (14 appearances, 1 goal)
- 2016 (loan) – Figueirense (36 appearances, 2 goals)
- 2017 – Figueirense (23 appearances)
- 2018 – CSA (14 appearances) and later Ventforet Kofu in Japan’s J2 League (6 appearances)
- 2019 – CRB (36 appearances, 6 goals)
- 2020–present – Cuiabá (recorded appearances as of May 2016)
Playing style
Ferrugem is versatile, capable of operating both as a defensive right‑back and as a central or right‑sided midfielder. His physical profile (1.82 m height) and experience across multiple Brazilian leagues and Japanese divisions underline his adaptability.
Injuries
In March 2013, while playing for Ponte Preta, Ferrugem suffered a severe leg injury—tearing ligaments and dislocating his left ankle—following a tackle by Danielzinho. The incident attracted media attention due to the limited disciplinary action taken against the opponent.
Honours
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B champion with Brasiliense (2011)
- Campeonato Paulista do Interior winner with Ponte Preta (2013)
Personal details
- Full name: Weverton Almeida Santos Evaristo
- Date of birth: 28 March 1988 (age 38)
- Place of birth: São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil
- Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Positions: Right‑back, midfielder
Ferrugum’s career reflects extensive experience in Brazil’s top three divisions and brief stints abroad in Japan, illustrating a journeyman trajectory common among Brazilian professional footballers.