Persebaya Strengthens Defense with Experienced Brazilian Signing Walber Mota

Indonesia Super League  -  Persebaya Surabaya VS Persik Kediri
Match Time:23-05-2026 17:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Persebaya Surabaya continued its active transfer campaign by officially signing Brazilian defender Walber Mota ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 29-year-old becomes the club’s latest addition as the Green Force looks to build a stronger squad capable of competing for major honors.

Walber is the 12th new arrival for Persebaya during the current transfer window, joining a recruitment drive that includes five foreign players and six domestic signings. The club’s aggressive approach reflects its determination to improve every area of the squad before the new Super League campaign begins.
The Brazilian defender brings valuable experience from his career in his home country, where he represented several well-known clubs, including Botafogo, Athletico Paranaense, Guarani, and Vasco da Gama. His résumé also includes a spell in Vietnam with Nam Dinh FC, where he gained continental experience in the AFC Champions League Two.

One of Walber’s biggest strengths is his versatility across the back line. He is capable of playing as a central defender as well as on either full-back position, giving Persebaya additional tactical flexibility and more defensive options throughout the season.

Walber expressed his excitement about beginning a new chapter in Indonesia and is eager to experience the passionate support of Persebaya’s fans. The club has awarded him a one-year contract with an option to extend, hoping his leadership, experience, and defensive quality will play a key role in its pursuit of the 2026/27 Super League title.