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Rômulo is an attacker from Brazil who plays for RB Leipzig, wearing shirt number 40. This season he has scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 appearances. Born in 2002, he stands 1.93 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz
Known as
R. Cardoso da Cruz
Position
Attacker
Team
RB Leipzig
Nationality
Brazil
Date of birth
8 February 2002
Age
24 years
Height
1.93 m
Weight
79 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
40
Season statistics
30
Matches
9
Goals
5
Assists
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 4
W
W
W
L
Trophy cabinet · 1 won
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Rômulo so far
Rômulo's career began at Atletico-PR U20. He moved to Athletico PR in 2022, to Göztepe in 2025 for €2.5m and then to RB Leipzig in 2025 for €20m, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 5 trophies, including Copa do Brasil. He currently plays for RB Leipzig, with 9 goals in 30 appearances this season.
Career history · 5 transfers
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2025
Göztepe RB Leipzig
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2025
Athletico PR Göztepe
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2025
Göztepe Athletico PR
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2024
Athletico PR Göztepe
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2022
Atletico-PR U20 Athletico PR
Frequently asked questions about Rômulo
What team does Rômulo play for?
Rômulo plays for RB Leipzig.
What position does Rômulo play?
Rômulo plays as an attacker, usually as a centre forward.
How old is Rômulo?
Rômulo is 24 years old, born on 8 February 2002.
How tall is Rômulo?
Rômulo is 1.93 m (6′4″) tall.
How many goals has Rômulo scored this season?
Rômulo has scored 9 goals in 30 appearances this season.
Where is Rômulo from?
Rômulo is from Brazil.
Which teams has Rômulo played for?
Rômulo has played for Atletico-PR U20, Athletico PR, Göztepe and RB Leipzig.
What shirt number does Rômulo wear?
Rômulo wears shirt number 40 for RB Leipzig.
When did Rômulo join RB Leipzig?
Rômulo joined RB Leipzig from Göztepe on 15 August 2025 for a fee of €20m.