Rômulo Borges Monteiro (born 19 September 1990), known simply as Rômulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Retrô.
Rômulo is known for his defensive abilities and initiation of attacks from the back, "He tracks his runner well and judges his tackles with composure" and is not scared to get forward.
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Club career
Spartak Moscow
Rômulo signed for Spartak Moscow in the summer of 2012 for a fee of around €8 million. He missed one-and-a-half seasons due to an injury against FC Rostov.
Rômulo left Spartak Moscow on 13 January 2017, after both agreed to the mutual termination of his contract.
Flamengo
On 13 January 2017 Rômulo signed with Brazilian Série A club Flamengo a four-year contract.
On 3 January 2019 Grêmio signed Rômulo from Flamengo on loan until the end of the 2019 season.
International career
Rômulo played all six of Brazil's matches as they earned the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic tournament. He scored the opening goal of the 3–0 win over South Korea in the semi-final at Old Trafford, set up by Oscar.
Career statistics
Club
As of 31 December 2025
International
Statistics accurate as of match played 10 September 2012
International goals
As of 9 June 2012
Honours
Vasco da Gama
Copa do Brasil: 2011
Spartak Moscow
Russian Premier League: 2016–17
Flamengo
Campeonato Carioca: 2017
Retrô
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D: 2024
Brazil
Superclásico de las Américas: 2011, 2014
Olympic Silver Medal: 2012