Willer (footballer)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Souzaand the second or paternal family name is Oliveira.

Willer

Personal information
Full name	Willer Souza Oliveira
Date of birth	(1979-11-18) 18 November 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth	Aldeias Altas, Brazil
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2001	Itapipoca
2001	Independiente
2002–2004	Anzhi Makhachkala	29	(2)
2004–2005	Dynamo Bryansk	39	(5)
2005–2006	Luch-Energia Vladivostok	11	(0)
2006	→ Oryol (loan)	22	(7)
2007–2008	Sūduva Marijampolė	44	(13)
2008	Smorgon	12	(0)
2009	Fortaleza	1	(0)
2009–2010	Ferroviário
2010	Alianza	20	(5)
2011	Horizonte	10	(0)
2011	Wigry Suwałki	18	(2)
2012	Alianza	10	(0)
2012–2013	Halcones	18	(5)
2013–2014	Istiqlol Dushanbe	17	(4)
2014	Halcones	19	(1)
2015–2016	Itapipoca	11	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Willer Souza Oliveira (born 18 November 1979) or simply Willer, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

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]}

Club performance			League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2002	Anzhi Makhachkala	Russian Premier League	11	1	2	0	–		–		13	1
2003		FNL	15	1	5	0	–		–		20	1
2004			3	0	0	0	–		–		3	0
	Dynamo Bryansk		20	3		0	–		–		20	3
2005			19	2		0	–		–		19	2
	Luch-Energiya		11	0		0	–		–		11	0
2006			7	1		0	–		–		7	1
	Oryol (loan)		22	7		0	–		–		22	7
2007	Sūduva Marijampolė	A Lyga	33	12			2	0	–		35	12
2008			11	1			–		–		11	1
2008	Smorgon	Vysheyshaya Liga	12	0			–		–
2009	Itapipoca	Campeonato Cearense					–		–
2009	Fortaleza		1	0			–		–
2009	Ferroviário						–		–
2010	Itapipoca						–		–
2010	Alianza	La Primera					–		–
2010							–		–
2011	Horizonte	Campeonato Cearense					–		–
2011-12	Wigry Suwałki	II liga	18	2	1	0	–		–		19	2
2012	Alianza	La Primera	10	0	–		–		–		10	0
2012–13	Halcones	Liga Mayor "A"	20	6	–		–		–		20	6
2013	Istiklol	Tajik League	15	4			–		–		15	4
2014			2	0	0	0	–		1	0	3	0
2014–15	Halcones	Liga Mayor "A"	19	1	–		–		–		19	1
Total	Russia		108	15	7	0	–		–		115	15
	Lithuania		44	13			2	0	–		46	13
	Belarus		12	0			–		–		12	0
	Brazil						–		–
	El Salvador		10	0	–		–		–		10	0
	Poland		18	2	1	0	–		–		19	2
	Guatemala		39	7	–		–		–		39	7
	Tajikistan		21	1	2	0	–		1	0	24	1
Career total			252	38	10	0	–		1	0	263	38

Honors

Istiklol

• Tajik Cup: 2013
• Tajik Super Cup: 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. Willer: “Sueño ser campeón con Alianza - El Gráfico (in Spanish)
4. Бывший нападающий «Анжи» Виллер Соуза перейдет в «Истиклол» Ремонт квартиры.. www.fft.tj (in Russian). Tajikistan Football Federation.
5. "Willer Souza Oliveira, Nikola Kavazovic and Ravshan Ishmatov recognized as the best in May". nikolakavazovic.com. nikolakavazovic.
6. "Halcones FC confirma la llegada de diez jugadores". www.guatefutbol.com (in Spanish). Guatefutbol. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
7. "Willer". uk.soccerway.com/. Soccerway. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
8. 2013 FC Istiklol season
9. 2014 FC Istiklol season

External links

• Where's Willer? A Brazilian in the East
• (in Spanish) El Grafico Profile
• (in Russian) Willer's interview
• (in Polish) 90minut Profile
• Willer at Soccerway