Brazilian defender 'Wesley' França Lima was born on 6th September 2003, making him a sprightly 22 years old. He plays primarily as a right back for Roma. Standing at a height of 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighing in at 10st 9lb (68kg), França Lima is a solid presence on the pitch, patrolling the flank with his impressive athleticism. His career has also seen him earn the honour of representing his country, with appearances in the Brazil national team.
At present, França Lima's market value is estimated to be around £21.5m by Transfermarkt, demonstrating his considerable worth in both skill and propensity. You can learn more about him here.
Charting the course of his professional career, 'Wesley' França Lima transferred from Tubarão in Brazil's Série C to Flamengo in Série A in January 2021. The fee for this transfer remains undisclosed, shrouded in the mystery common of myriad football transfers.
Dusting off his boots in a new club, França Lima made a single appearance in his debut season (2021) with Flamengo. Over the next two seasons with Flamengo, he became a regular in the side, featuring 66 times and even finding the back of the net once. As of the current 2025 season, França Lima's tally stands at a reputable 11 appearances and one goal.
July 2025 proved a momentous period for França Lima as he made a significant move from Flamengo to Roma in Italy's Serie A, for a substantial fee of around £22m. Currently in the 2025 - 2026 season with Roma, he has made 12 first team appearances in league matches and scored two goals.
His credentials privileged him to participate in prestigious tournaments including the World Cup Qualifiers South America 2024 - 2026, where he made two starts and one appearance as a substitute for Brazil, and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Roma, making three appearances from the start and entering one game as a substitute.
