Roger (footballer, born 2008)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roger Dias Fernandes[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 2008[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Maria, Brazil[1] | ||
| Position | Right winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Grêmio | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2026 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Grêmio | 7 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Brazil U15 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:02, 26 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
Roger Dias Fernandes (born 29 April 2008), simply known as Roger, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Grêmio.
Club career
Born in Santa Maria but raised in São Jerônimo, Rio Grande do Sul, Roger joined Grêmio's youth sides in January 2019, aged ten.[2] On 9 July 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until May 2027.[3]
Promoted to the first team ahead of the 2026 season,[4] Roger made his professional debut on 10 January of that year, starting and scoring his team's third in a 4–0 Campeonato Gaúcho away routing of Avenida; he also provided an assist to Wagner Leonardo's second goal.[5][6] Ten days later, he renewed his link until December 2028.[7]
International career
In August 2023, Roger was called up to the Brazil national under-15 team.[8]
Career statistics
- As of 26 February 2026[9]
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | Copa do Brasil | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 2024 | Série A | — | — | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Gaúcho
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
Honours
Grêmio
References
- ^ a b c "Roger" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Garoto jeronimense vai integrar categorias de base do Grêmio" [Jeronimense boy will join Grêmio's youth categories] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Portal de Notícias. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Roger Dias assina primeiro contrato profissional com o Grêmio" [Roger Dias signs first professional contract with Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Portal de Notícias. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Grêmio promove cinco promessas da base para o profissional; veja lista" [Grêmio promote five youth prospects to the first team; check out the list] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Roger estreia com gol pelo Grêmio e apenas um jovem o supera no histórico recente" [Roger debuts with a goal for Grêmio and only one youngster overcomes him on recent history] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Quem é Roger, promessa do Grêmio que estreou no time profissional com gol e assistência" [Who is Roger, Grêmio prospect who debuted in the first team with a goal and assist] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Grêmio e Roger juntos por mais três anos" [Grêmio and Roger together for a further three years] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Grêmio tem quatro atletas convocados para a Seleção Brasileira Sub-15" [Grêmio have four athletes called up for the Brazil national under-15 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ Roger at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 February 2026.