Biography
Who is Willian?
Early life
Willian was born on August 9, 1988, in Ribeirão Pires, Brazil. He started playing futsal at six years old in his hometown. In 1998, he joined the youth system of Corinthians.
By 2005, at the age of 17, he was part of the squad that won the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. He also briefly played for Grêmio Mauaense during the 2005 Campeonato Paulista Série A3 before advancing to the Corinthians first team in 2007.
Career highlights
In August 2007, Willian signed a five-year contract with Shakhtar Donetsk for a transfer fee of €14 million. During his time at the club, he won four Ukrainian Premier League titles and the UEFA Cup in 2009. He made 52 appearances during the 2008 and 2009 season, scoring eight goals and helping his team lift the final UEFA Cup title before its rebranding.
After a brief spell with Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia, he moved to the English Premier League with Chelsea in August 2013 for a fee of £30 million. In his second season in England, he won both the Premier League and the League Cup. He later signed for Arsenal in August 2020 before returning to his boyhood club Corinthians the following year.
International career
Willian made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2011. He represented his country at several major international tournaments over the years.
His international career included appearances at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. He also played in the 2015 Copa América, the Copa América Centenario, and the 2019 Copa América, helping Brazil win the latter tournament on home soil.
Personal life and physical details
Willian stands at a height of 175 centimeters. Throughout his professional career, he has primarily operated as a winger, while also playing as an attacking midfielder or wide midfielder.
He holds Brazilian nationality and is recognized globally for his extensive club career spanning across Brazil, Ukraine, Russia, and England.
Birthday and age
Willian was born on August 9, 1988, which makes Willian 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Willian shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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