Wanderley (footballer, born 1988)

Wanderley de Jesus Sousa, commonly known as Wanderley (born September 11, 1988), is a Brazilian footballer who typically plays as a forward.

Wanderley began his professional career in Brazil, playing for clubs such as Campinense and Ferroviário. He gained wider recognition playing in Asia, notably in the United Arab Emirates, for clubs like Al-Nasr and Sharjah FC.

He is known for his goal-scoring ability and physical presence on the field. Wanderley's career has also been marked by controversy. In 2016, while playing for Al-Nasr, he was involved in a passport scandal and faced suspension from football activities. The details of the case involved allegations regarding his Indonesian passport, which was used to register him as an Asian player to meet squad requirements, despite him being Brazilian.