Keffel Sumqayıt Scout Report
Keffel
Quick Answer
Keffel started out at São Caetano and Retrô in Brazil, played for Trofense, Torreense and Portimonense in Portugal, and had a spell at Paysandu before joining Sumqayıt on 11 August 2025 — a 1.79m left-footed Brazilian left-back. His biggest strength is his proven experience across several Portuguese clubs and being one of the squad’s most valuable full-backs; the key watch point is the sustainability of his adaptation to the league in his first season at Sumqayıt.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Keffel Resende Alvim |
| Date of birth | 27 September 1999 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | Lavras, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | Unknown |
| Current club | Sumqayıt (11 August 2025) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 (with a one-year extension option) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | São Caetano | Brazil |
| 2020 | Retrô | Brazil |
| 2020-2022 | Trofense | Portugal |
| 2022-2024 | Torreense | Portugal |
| 2024-2025 | Paysandu | Brazil |
| 2025 (loan) | Portimonense | Portugal |
| 2025-present | Sumqayıt | Azerbaijan Premier League — since 11 August 2025 |
Born in Lavras, Brazil, Keffel began his professional career at São Caetano before playing for Retrô, then moved to Portugal where he spent close to four seasons at Trofense and Torreense. He returned to Brazil in 2024 to join Paysandu, before going on loan to Portimonense in Portugal in 2025. On 11 August 2025 he moved to Azerbaijan, signing with Sumqayıt on a deal running to 30 June 2027 with a one-year extension option.
Playing Style & Assessment
Keffel offers a left-back profile who provides width with his left foot, contributes to attacks through overlapping runs, and stands out for the ball control he developed in the Portuguese league.
Strengths
- Multi-club experience in Portugal — Having played for Trofense, Torreense and Portimonense points to broad experience in a technically demanding league.
- One of the squad’s most valuable full-backs — His €750,000 market value points to being one of the standout names in Sumqayıt’s defence.
- Long-term contract security — His deal running to summer 2027 (with an option) shows the club is making a long-term investment in him.
Development Areas
- New at Sumqayıt — Having joined in August 2025, he has not yet built a large sample in the Azerbaijan league.
- Frequent club changes — Moving between Brazil and Portugal multiple times throughout his career shows a fragmented path to becoming a long-term core player in one system.
- Defensive discipline question — As is typical for attack-minded full-backs, tracking back and defensive positioning consistency is an area that warrants further observation.
Level Projection
Verdict: A Brazilian left-back with multi-club experience in Portugal, one of Sumqayıt’s most valuable full-backs; could be assessed as a rotation option or competitive first-team choice for mid-to-upper table Süper Lig sides seeking overlapping width.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Competitive Süper Lig rotation |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Multi-club experience in Portugal |
| Key risk | New at Sumqayıt |
| Scout verdict | Live scouting recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keffel? A Brazilian left-back who played in Brazil and Portugal before joining Sumqayıt in August 2025, one of the squad’s most valuable full-backs.
When does Keffel’s contract with Sumqayıt expire? His deal runs to 30 June 2027, with a one-year extension option.
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 — Keffel
- Transfermarkt — Keffel profile and transfer data
- Playmakerstats.com — Keffel statistics
