Warley Silva dos Santos
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Warley Silva dos Santos (born 13 February 1978) is a Brazil
ian footballer. Warley spent most of his career at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
but an unsuccessful career in Italy.
, Atlético Paranaense
before signed by Italian Serie A side Udinese
in January 1999. He was loaned to São Paulo until June 1999.
Udinese acquired half of his registration rights from a Uruguayan club Rentistas for US$9M, which in fact was received by his player agent. He signed a contract until 30 June 2003.
1–4 without a goal. He played 15 league matches that season. In September 2000, he followed Udinese traveled to Poland for the UEFA Cup
match against Polonia Warsaw. But Polish officials discovered that his Portuguese passport was fake along with team-mate Alberto. Warley was immediately loaned to Grêmio
for a year in order to fulfill the non-EU quota. The quota system was abolished in mid of 2000–01 season, but in June 2001, Warley along with 9 others including 3 of his team-mate (Alberto, Jorginho Paulista
& Da Silva
), countryman
Dida were banned for a year, and 3 youths player were banned for 6 months. The ban later reduced, and on 13 January 2002, he played the first league match of the season, along with Sergio Bernardo Almiron
replaced Gonzalo Martinez
and David Pizarro
in the 75th minutes. He played his first start of the season on 3 March that lost 1–2 to Atalanta
. As the team had Roberto Sosa
, David Di Michele
, Vincenzo Iaquinta
, Roberto Muzzi
and Siyabonga Nomvethe
as forward, Warley played 5 more league matches in the 2001–02 season. In 2002–03 season, he played 16 league matches.
and played two Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
seasons. In 2005, he swapped to Palmeiras
. He signed a one-year contract with Série B
side Brasiliense
in January 2006, and extended for another year on 8 December 2006. In January 2008, he signed a 1-year contract with Náutico
but in August left for Brazilian Série B side ABC Futebol Clube
. In January 2009, he signed a contract for the whole Campeonato Carioca campaign
for Madureira
. Warley was released before the start of Brazilian Série D 2009.
In January 2010, he signed a contract with Villa Nova
for 2010 Campeonato Mineiro.
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. Warley spent most of his career at Campeonato Brasileiro 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 an unsuccessful career in Italy.
Biography
Warley started his career at Brazil, and played for CoritibaCoritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
, Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
before signed by Italian Serie A side Udinese
Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa....
in January 1999. He was loaned to São Paulo until June 1999.
Udinese acquired half of his registration rights from a Uruguayan club Rentistas for US$9M, which in fact was received by his player agent. He signed a contract until 30 June 2003.
Udinese & passport controversy
He played his first Serie A match on 19 September 1999 as starter, but the match lost to JuventusJuventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
1–4 without a goal. He played 15 league matches that season. In September 2000, he followed Udinese traveled to Poland for the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
match against Polonia Warsaw. But Polish officials discovered that his Portuguese passport was fake along with team-mate Alberto. Warley was immediately loaned to Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
for a year in order to fulfill the non-EU quota. The quota system was abolished in mid of 2000–01 season, but in June 2001, Warley along with 9 others including 3 of his team-mate (Alberto, Jorginho Paulista
Jorginho Paulista
Jorge Henrique Amaral de Castro known as Jorginho Paulista or just Jorginho is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Ceilândia.-Udinese and loans:...
& Da Silva
Alejandro Da Silva
Alejandro Damian Da Silva is a Paraguayan football striker. He currently plays for Santiago Wanderers in Valparaiso, Chile....
), countryman
Dida were banned for a year, and 3 youths player were banned for 6 months. The ban later reduced, and on 13 January 2002, he played the first league match of the season, along with Sergio Bernardo Almiron
Sergio Bernardo Almirón
Sergio Bernardo Almirón is an Argentine football midfielder who currently plays for Calcio Catania, in the Italian Serie A. He is a central midfielder known for his passing and powerful shot.-Newell's Old Boys:...
replaced Gonzalo Martinez
Gonzalo Martínez
Gonzalo Martínez is a Colombian football defender. At the club level, he currently plays for Deportivo Cali.-Club career:...
and David Pizarro
David Pizarro
David Marcelo Pizarro Cortés is a Chilean football Midfielder. Pizarro. He also plays for the Chile national team, for which he won the Bronze medal at 2000 Summer Olympics, at Sydney...
in the 75th minutes. He played his first start of the season on 3 March that lost 1–2 to Atalanta
Atalanta B.C.
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly known as just Atalanta, Atalanta Bergamo or the abbreviation Atalanta BC, is an Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.They are nicknamed the Nerazzurri and the orobici...
. As the team had Roberto Sosa
Roberto Sosa (footballer)
Roberto Carlos Sosa is an Argentine football striker, currently he is playing in FC Rapperswil-Jona after being released by the Sanremese.-Career:...
, David Di Michele
David di Michele
David Di Michele is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Lecce.-Club career:Di Michele, whose mother is from Casarano, began his career with Lodigiani in the Italian Serie C1 near to his hometown Guidonia, and played for them from 1993 to 1996...
, Vincenzo Iaquinta
Vincenzo Iaquinta
Vincenzo Iaquinta, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus. He is a strong striker who can also play on the wing.-Reggiolo:...
, Roberto Muzzi
Roberto Muzzi
Roberto Muzzi is an Italian retired football striker. During his career, he has played for several Italian clubs including A.S. Roma, Pisa Calcio, Cagliari Calcio, Udinese Calcio, and S.S...
and Siyabonga Nomvethe
Siyabonga Nomvethe
Siyabonga Eugene Nomvethe is a South African soccer player who has played in several European leagues, and now represents Moroka Swallows in the Premier Soccer League...
as forward, Warley played 5 more league matches in the 2001–02 season. In 2002–03 season, he played 16 league matches.
Returned to Brazil
In mid-2003, Warley returned to São CaetanoAssociação Desportiva São Caetano
Associação Desportiva São Caetano, commonly known as São Caetano, is a Brazilian football team based in the city of São Caetano, Brazil, part of the São Paulo greater metropolitan area. The team is dubbed Azulão , after the shirt colour. The sponsor is Consul, a well known Brazilian producer of...
and played two Campeonato Brasileiro 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...
seasons. In 2005, he swapped to Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
. He signed a one-year contract with Série B
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
side Brasiliense
Brasiliense Futebol Clube
The Brasiliense Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club, based in Taguatinga, Distrito Federal.Brasiliense wears yellow uniforms, hence one of its supporters' associations is named Febre Amarela...
in January 2006, and extended for another year on 8 December 2006. In January 2008, he signed a 1-year contract with Náutico
Clube Náutico Capibaribe
Clube Náutico Capibaribe, also known as Náutico, is a Brazilian sports club, including a professional football team, in Recife, Pernambuco....
but in August left for Brazilian Série B side ABC Futebol Clube
ABC Futebol Clube
ABC Futebol Clube, or ABC, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Natal in Rio Grande do Norte, founded on June 29, 1915. ABC is the oldest club of Rio Grande do Norte state...
. In January 2009, he signed a contract for the whole Campeonato Carioca campaign
Campeonato Carioca 2009
The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The...
for Madureira
Madureira Esporte Clube
Madureira Esporte Clube, or Madureira as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 8, 1914.-History:...
. Warley was released before the start of Brazilian Série D 2009.
In January 2010, he signed a contract with Villa Nova
Villa Nova Atlético Clube
Villa Nova is a Brazilian football team team from Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, founded on June 28, 1908.Home stadium is the Castor Cifuentes, capacity 15,000. They play in red and white striped shirts, red shorts and red socks.-History:...
for 2010 Campeonato Mineiro.
External links
- Profile at Samba Foot
- CBF Profile
- http://futpedia.globo.com/jogadores/warley