Willer (footballer)

Brazilian footballer (born 1979)

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

WillerPersonal information

Full name|  Willer Souza Oliveira
Date of birth|  (1979-11-18) 18 November 1979 (age 44)
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|  30|  (14)
2008|  Smorgon|  12|  (3)
2009|  Fortaleza|  1|  (0)
2009–2010|  Ferroviário|  |
2010|  Alianza|  20|  (5)
2011|  Horizonte|  10|  (0)
2011|  Wigry Suwałki|  19|  (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 football player.

## Career

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

### Eastern Europe

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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

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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

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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

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

## Career statistics

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As of 30 December 2014[7][8][9]
Club performance  | League  | Cup  | Continental  | Other  | Total

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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

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Istiklol

* Tajik Cup (1): 2013
* Tajik Super Cup (1): 2014

## References

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1. ^ Судува подписала бывшего игрока Луча Оливейру. gazeta.ru (in Russian). 4 April 2007. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
2. ^ a b "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

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* 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

Portals:

* Biography
* Brazil
* Association football

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals