Éder Militão Undergoes Successful Surgery in Finland

TL;DR

Éder Militão successfully underwent surgery for a tendon rupture in Finland, with recovery expected to take five to six months. The Real Madrid defender opted for surgery over conservative treatment to minimize relapse risk.

Key points

Éder Militão underwent successful surgery in Finland.
The surgery was for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle.
Militão will begin his recovery process in the coming days.
He is expected to be sidelined for five to six months.
Militão expressed gratitude for the support he received after the surgery.

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Éder MilitãoReal MadridDr. Lasse LempainenFinland

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Eder Militao of Real Madrid looks on during the warm-up session before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) | Getty Images Real Madrid confirmed that Éder Militão underwent successful surgery for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg. The procedure took place in Finland and was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen under the supervision of the club’s medical services. The club stated that Militão will begin his recovery process in the coming days. The Brazilian defender made the decision to undergo surgery after a period of consideration, during which he also evaluated the possibility of conservative treatment. That alternative would have reduced his recovery time to approximately five weeks and could have allowed him to participate in the World Cup with Brazil. However, it carried a significantly higher risk of relapse. Following the operation, Militão is expected to be sidelined for between five and six months. After the surgery, Militão shared a message on social media confirming that the procedure went well. “Everything is fine, thank God. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone for the messages of support,” he wrote, alongside a photo with his wife, Tainá Castro Militão. He later posted another message expressing gratitude to those close to him. “Those who live with me know how much I’ve dedicated myself and worked hard to be in my best physical condition, but unfortunately, I have to take care of my body so I can play with confidence for Real Madrid and the National Team,” he said. Militão also thanked those who sent him messages of support and acknowledged his family, including his wife and children. “To everyone who sent me messages of affection and support, my sincerest thanks. And also to everyone who is by my side, my family, my children, my wife @tainamilitao, know that the fight continues, because the best is yet to come.”

Q&A

What injury did Éder Militão have surgery for?

Éder Militão had surgery for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg.

How long will Éder Militão be sidelined after his surgery?

Militão is expected to be sidelined for between five and six months following his surgery.

Who performed Éder Militão's surgery and where?

Dr. Lasse Lempainen performed Éder Militão's surgery in Finland under the supervision of Real Madrid's medical services.