Ruan Renato played his 100th match for "Zira".
Idman.Biz reports with reference to the press service of the Professional Football League that the 31-year-old defender's anniversary coincided with the 1/8 final stage of the Azerbaijan Cup.
The Brazilian legionnaire was on the field for 120 minutes in the match against "Neftchi" that went to extra time (1:0). Renato has scored 9 goals in 100 matches for "Zira".
He has played 80 matches in the Premier League (8 goals), 10 in the cup (1 goal), and 10 in European Cups. The South American is the 9th football player in the history of "Zira" to play 100 or more games.
It should be noted that R. Renato made his debut for the Baku club on August 5, 2023, in the away match against "Qarabag" in the Premier League (1:0).