William Xavier Barbosa
Encyclopedia
Willian Xavier Barbosa, or Willian, (born 22 September 1983) is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Santo André
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in 2003
In 2005 he left for Rio de Janeiro club America. In mid-2205 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. He wore no. 11 shirt. However he only played twice due to poor form and released on 17 July.
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. Later Guaratinguetá player Júlio César was suspended for 180 days.
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 Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team from Santo André, São Paulo state.Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region. The club's mascot name is Ramalhão after the bandeirante João Ramalho...
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Club career
Willian signed a new 3-year contract with Atlético ParanaenseClube 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:...
in 2003
In 2005 he left for Rio de Janeiro club America. In mid-2205 he was signed by Vasco da Gama in short term contract. He made his 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...
debut for Vasco. In mid-2006 he left for Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
. In January 2007 he was loaned to a Japanese club on loan. He wore no. 11 shirt. However he only played twice due to poor form and released on 17 July.
In summer 2008, he was transferred to the Belgian club K.V. Kortrijk
K.V. Kortrijk
Koninklijke Voetbalclub Kortrijk is a Belgian professional football club based in Kortrijk, West Flanders. They have been playing in the Belgian Pro League since the 2008-09 season, and they achieved they best ranking ever during the 2009-10 season, finishing 4th after the play-offs...
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
Esporte Clube Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team from Santo André, São Paulo state.Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region. The club's mascot name is Ramalhão after the bandeirante João Ramalho...
, however he broken his leg against Guaratinguetá. Later Guaratinguetá player Júlio César was suspended for 180 days.
External links
- http://www.netvasco.com.br/versao10/futebol/jogadores/72.shtml