Photo: Zoban r / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Elano is the sort of footballer I gravitate toward, the thinker rather than the showman. A São Paulo-born attacking midfielder known for accurate passing and precise set pieces, he built his name at Santos before a six-year European run with Shakhtar Donetsk, Manchester City, and Galatasaray. At just 174 cm he relied on intelligence and technique over physicality, which I find far more interesting than raw athleticism. That he has returned to Santos to develop young players feels fitting, almost a closing of the loop. Players who understand the game well enough to teach it tend to age into the most valuable figures in a club.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elano
- Name (Japanese)
- エラーノ・ブルメル
- Reading
- えらーの・ぶるめる
- Born
- June 14, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Iracemápolis, São Paulo, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 174 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/elanoblumer/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8E
Frequently asked questions
When was Elano born?
Born June 14, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Elano from?
Elano is from Iracemápolis, São Paulo, Brazil.
What does Elano do?
Elano works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Elano?
Elano is 174 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.