Walter Henrique da Silva
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Walter Henrique da Silva (born 22 July 1989), simply Walter, is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for F.C. Porto in Portugal
, as a striker.
, Pernambuco
, Walter started his career with Esporte Clube São José
, finishing his youth career with Sport Club Internacional
, joining its junior team in 2006. He made his professional debuts two years later.
Walter played in 11 games in his first season in the Série A
, but failed to score any goals. In May 2009, he suffered a serious injury which sidelined him for several months.
club F.C. Porto, signing a five-year contract. The top division powerhouse acquired the player's registration rights and 75% of his economic rights from Uruguay
an side C.A. Rentistas for €
6 million, later selling 25% to Pearl Design Holding Ltd. for €2.125 million. His first official game occurred on 19 August in a UEFA Europa League play-off round against K.R.C. Genk
, playing eight minutes in a 3–0 away win.
On 16 October 2010, Walter made his first start for Porto, scoring a hat-trick
against A.D. Os Limianos for the season
's Portuguese Cup
, in a 4–1 home success. The following month later, again as a starter, he netted his first league goal, at home against Portimonense SC
(2–0); he spent the vast majority of his first year as a backup to Colombia
n Radamel Falcao, but managed to finish with 10 goals all competitions comprised (25 appearances).
On 15 October 2011, Walter scored four goals in a domestic cup match
against C.A. Pêro Pinheiro, in a 8–0 away win.
in the 2009 South American Youth Championship
. He scored five goals in the tournament held in Venezuela
, being crowned top scorer as the national team won its 10th title in the category.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for F.C. Porto in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, as a striker.
Early career
Born in RecifeRecife
Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper...
, Pernambuco
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
, Walter started his career with Esporte Clube São José
Esporte Clube São José
Esporte Clube São José, usually known as São José de Porto Alegre or simply as São José-PA, is a traditional Brazilian football club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state.-History:...
, finishing his youth career with Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
, joining its junior team in 2006. He made his professional debuts two years later.
Walter played in 11 games in his first season in the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
, but failed to score any goals. In May 2009, he suffered a serious injury which sidelined him for several months.
Porto
In August 2010, Walter joined PortuguesePortugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
club F.C. Porto, signing a five-year contract. The top division powerhouse acquired the player's registration rights and 75% of his economic rights from Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an side C.A. Rentistas for €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
6 million, later selling 25% to Pearl Design Holding Ltd. for €2.125 million. His first official game occurred on 19 August in a UEFA Europa League play-off round against K.R.C. Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
, playing eight minutes in a 3–0 away win.
On 16 October 2010, Walter made his first start for Porto, scoring a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
against A.D. Os Limianos for the season
2010–11 Taça de Portugal
The 2010–11 Taça de Portugal, also known as Taça de Portugal Millennium for sponsorship reasons, is the 71st season of the Taça de Portugal. A total of 172 clubs from all four tiers of Portuguese football took part in this tournament...
's Portuguese Cup
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
, in a 4–1 home success. The following month later, again as a starter, he netted his first league goal, at home against Portimonense SC
Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense Sporting Clube is a Portuguese football team based in Portimão. Founded on 14 August 1914, the club is one of the few professional clubs in the Algarve region, and currently plays in second division....
(2–0); he spent the vast majority of his first year as a backup to Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
n Radamel Falcao, but managed to finish with 10 goals all competitions comprised (25 appearances).
On 15 October 2011, Walter scored four goals in a domestic cup match
2011–12 Taça de Portugal
The 2011–12 Taça de Portugal is the 72nd season of the Taça de Portugal. The winners will qualify for the group stage of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League.- Primeira Liga :*Associação Académica de Coimbra – Organismo Autónomo de Futebol...
against C.A. Pêro Pinheiro, in a 8–0 away win.
International career
Walter played with Brazil under-20sBrazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
in the 2009 South American Youth Championship
2009 South American Youth Championship
The 2009 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from January 19 to February 8...
. He scored five goals in the tournament held in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, being crowned top scorer as the national team won its 10th title in the category.
Club statistics
- As of 24 October 2011
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Internacional Sport Club InternacionalSport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...2008 11 0 – – – – 11 0 2009 5 3 – – – – 5 3 2010 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série AThe 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A was the 40th season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It began on May 8 and ended on December 5. Flamengo came as the defending champion having won the 2009 season.-Format:...6 2 – – 8 1 15 4 29 7 Total 22 5 0 0 0 0 8 1 15 4 45 10 Porto 2010–11 13 5 4 4 3 1 5 0 0 0 25 10 2011–12 2011–12 Primeira Liga-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Positions by round:...4 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 Total 17 7 5 8 3 1 5 0 0 0 30 16 Career total 39 12 5 8 3 1 13 1 15 4 75 26
Club
- Porto:
- Portuguese League: 2010–11
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2010–112010–11 Taça de PortugalThe 2010–11 Taça de Portugal, also known as Taça de Portugal Millennium for sponsorship reasons, is the 71st season of the Taça de Portugal. A total of 172 clubs from all four tiers of Portuguese football took part in this tournament... - Portuguese Supercup: 20102010 Supertaça Cândido de OliveiraThe 2010 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira is the 32nd Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, an annual football match contested by the winners of the previous season's Portuguese Liga and Portuguese Cup competitions. Played at Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro, on 7 August 2010, and contested by league...
, 20112011 Supertaça Cândido de OliveiraThe 2011 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira was the 33rd edition of the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, the annual Portuguese football season-opening match contested by the winners of the previous season's top league and cup competitions... - UEFA Europa League: 2010–11
International
- Brazil U20Brazil national under-20 football teamBrazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
:- South American Youth ChampionshipSouth American Youth ChampionshipThe South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...
: 20092009 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2009 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from January 19 to February 8...
- South American Youth Championship