Caxambu (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Westherley Garcia Nogueira | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Caxambu, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Borneo Samarinda | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cruzeiro | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | São José | 16 | (2) |
| 2022 | Veranópolis | 7 | (0) |
| 2022 | Lemense | 3 | (0) |
| 2022 | Internacional | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | Resende | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | Caldense | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | União Luziense | 9 | (0) |
| 2023 | São Bento | 8 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | West Armenia | 11 | (0) |
| 2024 | Juventus da Mooca | 13 | (1) |
| 2024 | Veranópolis | 10 | (1) |
| 2024 | Naxxar Lions | 12 | (3) |
| 2025 | Anápolis | 24 | (1) |
| 2025– | Borneo Samarinda | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 August 2025 | |||
Westherley Garcia Nogueira (born 23 March 1997), commonly known as Caxambu, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Super League club Borneo Samarinda.[2]
Club career
Early career in Brazil
Garcia began his football career at Cruzeiro youth academy in Brazil before playing for several domestic clubs.[3]
Move to Europe
He later moved to Europe, where he played in lower-tier competitions, gaining international experience and improving his adaptability in various tactical systems.[4]
Borneo FC Samarinda
On 17 July 2025, Caxambu was announced as the ninth foreign signing for Borneo Samarinda ahead of the 2025–26 season Super League.[5] He joined the team’s training camp in Yogyakarta alongside fellow foreign recruit Juan Villa.[6]
Style of play
Caxambu is primarily a left-back capable of operating on either flank, praised for his pace, stamina, and overlapping runs, as well as his defensive discipline.[7]
References
- ^ "Caxambu: Profile". www.worldfootball.net. 10 August 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Westherley Garcia Jadi Pemain Asing Kesembilan Borneo FC". Media Indonesia. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Profil Westherley Garcia, fullback Brasil yang dirumorkan gabung Borneo FC". TribunWow. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Profil Westherley Garcia, legiun asing kesembilan Borneo FC". Radar Jogja. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Borneo FC umumkan pemain asing kesembilan Westherley Garcia". Antara. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Foto Westherley Garcia dan Juan Villa mulai ikut latihan dengan Borneo FC". Kumparan. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Profil Westherley Garcia, fullback Brasil berpengalaman Eropa". TribunWow. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.