Willian Estefani Machado (born 13 November 1996), known as Willian Machado, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Mirassol.
Career Early career Born in Meleiro, Santa Catarina, Willian Machado was a Criciúma youth graduate, but failed to make a first team breakthrough. After making his senior debut with in the 2017 Campeonato Catarinense Série B, he moved to Série B side Brasil de Pelotas for the 2018 season.
After featuring rarely at Xavante, Willian Machado was presented at Maringá on 12 December 2018. Again rarely used, he signed for Ferroviário roughly one year later.
After establishing himself as a starter for Ferrão, Willian Machado joined Botafogo-PB in February 2021. An immediate first-choice, he left the club in December after not agreeing to a new deal.
Operário Ferroviário On 13 December 2021, Willian Machado signed a one-year deal with Operário Ferroviário. On 3 May of the following year, he renewed his contract with the club until the end of 2023.
A backup option in his first year as the club suffered relegation, Willian Machado subsequently became a starter as Fantasma returned to the second division at first attempt.
Ceará On 6 December 2024, Willian Machado agreed to a one-year deal with Série A side Ceará. An immediate first-choice, he made his top tier debut on 31 March 2025, starting in a 2–2 away draw against Red Bull Bragantino.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals2017Catarinense Série B—135———135Brasil de Pelotas2018Série B6000———60Maringá2019Série D1060———70Ferroviário2020Série C150141———291Botafogo-PB2021Série C23182——9Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste2405Operário Ferroviário2022Série B1017010——1812023Série C23012110——3612024Série B35210040——492Subtotal68329160——1034Ceará2025Série A3606030—60510Career total1494769900015224915
Honours Ceará Campeonato Cearense: 2025
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