Willian (footballer, born 1983)
Willian Xavier Barbosa, known simply as Willian, (born 22 September 1983) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo (SP).
Willian at KV Kortrijk in 2008 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Willian Xavier Barbosa | ||
Date of birth | 22 September 1983 | ||
Place of birth | Campo Grande, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Botafogo (SP) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000 | Comercial (MS) | ? | (?) |
2001 | Figueirense | ? | (?) |
2001–2003 | Atlético Paranaense | ? | (?) |
2003 | → Votuporanguense (loan) | ? | (?) |
2004 | Rio Branco (SP) | ? | (?) |
2005 | America (RJ) | 0 | (0) |
2005–2006 | Vasco da Gama | 9 | (1) |
2006–2007 | Botafogo | 4 | (0) |
2007 | → Vegalta Sendai (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2007 | Vitória | 0 | (0) |
2008 | Rio Preto | 0 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Botafogo (SP) | 0 | (0) |
2008–2009 | → KV Kortrijk (loan) | 26 | (5) |
2010–2013 | Santo André | 1 | (0) |
2012 | → Portuguesa (loan) | ||
2014– | Botafogo (SP) | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of end of 2010 season |
Club career
Willian signed a new 3-year contract with Atlético Paranaense in 2003[1]
In 2005, he left for Rio de Janeiro club America. In mid-2005 he was signed by Vasco da Gama in short term contract. He made his Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut for Vasco. In mid-2006 he left for Botafogo. In January 2007 he was loaned to a Japanese club on loan.[2] He wore no. 11 shirt. However he only played and released on 17 July.[3]
In summer 2008, he was transferred to the Belgian club K.V. Kortrijk which plays in the Belgian first division.
He returned to Brazil in 2010. In mid-2010 he signed a 2-year contract with Santo André, however he broken his leg against Guaratinguetá.[4][5] Later Guaratinguetá player Júlio César was suspended for 180 days.[6]
References
- "BID Especial: CLUBE ATLETICO PARANAENSE – CURITIBA/PR". Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (in Portuguese). ca. 6 April 2004. Archived from the original on 2 May 2005. Check date values in:
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(help) - ジョニウソン選手、ウィリアン選手期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ [Player Jonilson and William joined the club in temporary deal]. Vegalta Sendai (in Japanese). 17 January 2007. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ウィリアン選手契約解除のお知らせ [William was released from his contract]. Vegalta Sendai (in Japanese). 18 July 1007. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- http://www2.cbf.com.br/2010/brasileiro/b/pdf/gusa290510s.pdf
- "Victor Sony pode fazer sua estréia pelo Ramalhão".
- http://www2.cbf.com.br/stjd/stjd/stjd080710.pdf
External links
- Willian at J.League (in Japanese)
- "Stats Centre: Barbosa Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- "Futpédia: William (William Xavier Barbosa)". Globo Esporte. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- http://www.netvasco.com.br/versao10/futebol/jogadores/72.shtml