Kady Borges Qarabag Scout Report
Kady Borges
Quick Answer
Kady Borges started at Coritiba in Brazil, played for Estoril and Vilafranquense in Portugal, had a first spell at Qarabag between 2021 and 2023, then played for Krasnodar in Russia and Ferencvaros in Hungary before rejoining Qarabag on a free transfer on 4 February 2025 — a 1.73m Brazilian winger/attacking midfielder. His biggest strength is winning the Azerbaijan league’s top-scorer title with 12 goals in 2021-22 during his first spell; the key watch point is returning to full fitness after fracturing his left fibula in the Chelsea match on 5 November 2025.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Kady Iuri Borges Malinowski |
| Date of birth | 2 May 1996 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of birth | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Primary position | Attacking Midfield |
| Shirt number | 20 |
| Current club | Qarabag (4 February 2025 (free transfer from Ferencvaros, second spell at Qarabag)) |
| Contract status | Until 31 December 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 | Coritiba | Brazil — 26 matches, 3 goals, 2017 Parana state title |
| 2019-2020 | Estoril | Portugal — 6 matches, 1 goal |
| 2020-2021 | Vilafranquense | Portugal — 31 matches, 5 goals |
| 2021-2023 | Qarabag (1st spell) | Azerbaijan Premier League — 57 matches, 20 goals, 2021-22 top scorer and league title |
| 2023-2024 | Krasnodar | Russia — 33 matches, 5 goals |
| 2024-2025 | Ferencvaros | Hungary — 13 matches, 2 goals |
| 2025-present | Qarabag (2nd spell) | Azerbaijan Premier League — 36 matches, 9 goals |
Born in Curitiba, Borges came through Coritiba’s academy, winning the 2017 Parana state title, before playing for Estoril and Vilafranquense in Portugal. He first joined Qarabag on 11 June 2021, becoming the Azerbaijan Premier League’s top scorer with 12 goals in 2021-22 and winning the league title and Azerbaijan Cup with the club. He transferred to Krasnodar in Russia in 2023, then to Ferencvaros in Hungary in 2024. He rejoined Qarabag on a free transfer for a second spell on 4 February 2025. On 5 November 2025, he fractured his left fibula in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League group stage and was sidelined for 8-10 weeks; he has continued playing through 2026.
Playing Style & Assessment
Borges offers an attacking profile that can rotate between the wing and attacking midfield, standing out for close-control dribbling and finishing, producing results around the penalty area.
Strengths
- Proven goal output — Winning the league’s top-scorer title with 12 goals in 2021-22 during his first Qarabag spell points to a high level of attacking output.
- Success across two spells at the same club — Returning to Qarabag for free and quickly becoming a regular again points to a strong fit with the club’s system.
- Multi-country experience — Having played in Brazil, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Russia and Hungary points to broad adaptation capacity.
Development Areas
- Significant injury history — Fracturing his left fibula on 5 November 2025 led to a lengthy 8-10 week spell out of action.
- Age — At 30, he is in the maturity rather than development phase of his career.
- Declining output in Russia and Hungary — His goal and assist numbers dropped notably during his spells at Krasnodar and Ferencvaros compared with his first Qarabag spell.
Level Projection
Verdict: A Brazilian attacker who has held the Azerbaijan league’s top-scorer title and succeeded across two spells at Qarabag; could be assessed as a rotation option or an experience-driven transfer for Süper Lig sides seeking close-control solutions and output around the penalty area.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation |
| Primary role | Attacking Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Proven goal output |
| Key risk | Significant injury history |
| Scout verdict | Proceed after a fitness and character check |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kady Borges? A Brazilian attacker who played in Brazil, Portugal, Russia and Hungary and had two spells at Qarabag, winning the Azerbaijan league’s top-scorer title in 2021-22.
What injury did Kady Borges suffer? He fractured his left fibula in a UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea on 5 November 2025 and was sidelined for 8-10 weeks.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Kady Borges
- En.apa.az — coverage of Kady Borges’ injury
- Playmakerstats.com — Kady Borges profile and statistics
