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Willer (footballer)

Willer (footballer)

Brazilian footballer (born 1979)


Willer Souza Oliveira (born 18 November 1979) or simply Willer, is a Brazilian former professional football player.

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Career

Willer Souza Oliveira began his career in Brazil with Itapipoca Esporte Clube before moving to Argentinian club Independiente in 2001.

Eastern Europe

Following a transfer to Russia with FC Anzhi Makhachkala (36 matches, 2 goals) in 2002. he subsequently signed for FC Dynamo Bryansk (42 matches, 8 goals) in 2004–2005, enjoying popularity from supporters for his flamboyant approach and acrobatic goalscoring celebrations. This success earned Willer a move to Russian Far East side Luch-Energia Vladivostok in 2005 - promoted team to First Division, and he did a considerable impact in a Russian Cup match against FC Rostov. In the summer of 2006, he went on loan to FC Oryol until the end of the year (22 matches, 7 goals).

In April 2007 Willer completed his move to Lithuanian outfit FK Sūduva,.[1] scoring 10 goals in 30 matches, as Suduva finished second behind FBK Kaunas. Willer also played UEFA Cup for Sūduva, creating a goal against Northern Ireland's Dungannon Swifts in August 2007 (Qualify round - won 4x0). In 2008, Willer joined FC Smorgon in Belarus where he played until December (12 matches, 3 goals).

Alianza

In 2009, he moved to Fortaleza Esporte Clube to play Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B (second division). In 2010, Willer joined first division club Alianza of El Salvador. He was considered the best foreign soccer player in the Apertura 2010 and He did 5 goals and 7 assistances in 20 matches. He was the number 10 and appeared in all games. Alianza went to final after 6 years but lost on penalties (3 x 4 Metapan). He moved to Horizonte in 2011 to play Brazil Cup and State Cup of Ceará Province. He moved to Wigry Suwałki on 30 June 2011.[2]

He returned to Alianza before the 2012 Clausura.[2][3]

Istiqlol Dushanbe

In January 2013, Willer signed a contract with Tajik League side Istiqlol Dushanbe, joining them in March of the same year.[4] Willer went on to be named 'Best Player' for May 2013 by Tajikistan Football Federation.[5]

Halcones Return

In June 2014, Willer returned to Halcones FC.[6]

Career statistics

As of 30 December 2014[7][8][9]
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Honors

Istiklol
  • Tajik Cup (1): 2013
  • Tajik Super Cup (1): 2014

References

  1. Судува подписала бывшего игрока Луча Оливейру. gazeta.ru (in Russian). 4 April 2007. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  2. "Brazylijczyk w Wigrach Suwałki" (in Polish). 90minut.p. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  3. "Halcones FC confirma la llegada de diez jugadores". www.guatefutbol.com (in Spanish). Guatefutbol. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  4. "Willer". uk.soccerway.com/. Soccerway. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  5. 2013 FC Istiklol season

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