Farewell concluded for Red-White Erfurt
Sidny Cabral, Ex-RWE Star, Makes Leap to Portugal's Top Division
The 2023/24 season saw Rot-Weiß Erfurt secure a commendable third place in the league. With this, the Thuringian club won't be grumbling about results, as they've shown the third tier is within their reach. However, the success brings its own challenges, as some players might draw attention from other clubs.
Central defender Robin Fabinski is already gone, and more departures could follow suit. On the flip side, a former top player of Rot-Weiß Erfurt, Sidny Cabral, has made the leap to the big leagues after turning his back on the club.
Cabral's Rise
For a stunning two years, Sidny Cabral donned the RWE jersey, contributing to the club's rise to the Regionalliga Nordost during this time. In 52 appearances, Cabral dished out 10 assists and netted an impressive 3 goals for Rot-Weiß Erfurt. But alas, the journey came to an end when he moved to Viktoria Köln in league three in January 2024.
At Viktoria Köln, Cabral truly found his groove, making it into the "Kicker" team of the season in the current year. His performances even sparked interest from clubs like Preußen Münster in the second division. In the end, however, Portuguese powerhouse CF Estrela Amadora secured Cabral's deal, signing him to a lucrative three-year contract.
Viktoria's Loss, Estrela's Gain
From Viktoria Köln’s perspective, the situation is particularly frustrating. As Cabral’s contract with the club expired at the end of June 2025, they had to let their right-back go without a transfer fee. An opportunity for a substantial transfer fee had presented itself in winter 2024, with Viktoria transferring only 50,000 euros to Erfurt for Cabral's services.
By now, Cabral's market value has far surpassed that initial 50,000 euro price tag. His style and performances at Viktoria Köln have earned him widespread acclaim, securing him a spot in the Portuguese first division with Esteala Amadora. Erfurt fans will no doubt follow their former promotion hero's career with keen interest. Whether Cabral's path will continue to soar, only time will tell. At 22 years old, the sky's the limit for this talented young right-back.
[1] Cabral's career statistics and achievements at Rot-Weiß Erfurt and Viktoria Köln.[3] A detailed analysis of Cabral's performances at Viktoria Köln.[4] Multiple news outlets reporting on CF Estrela Amadora signing Sidny Cabral.
- Sidny Cabral's impressive journey led him from the Regionalliga Nordost with Rot-Weiß Erfurt to the Portuguese first division with CF Estrela Amadora, showcasing his growth and potential in European leagues, particularly football.
- After impressing in the European leagues, including a stint in the German third division with Viktoria Köln, Sidny Cabral's credentials and performances in the Champions League could catapult him into the spotlight of international sports, further elevating his status as a rising star.
