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, 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.
He returned to Alianza before the 2012 Clausura.Willer: “Sueño ser campeón con Alianza - El Gráfico
Istiqlol Dushanbe In January 2013, Willer signed a contract with Tajik League side Istiqlol Dushanbe, joining them in March of the same year. Willer went on to be named 'Best Player' for May 2013 by Tajikistan Football Federation.
Halcones Return In June 2014, Willer returned to Halcones FC.
Career statistics 2013 FC Istiklol season2014 FC Istiklol season Club performance League Cup Continental Other Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals2002Anzhi MakhachkalaRussian Premier League11120––1312003FNL15150––20120043000––30Dynamo Bryansk203 0––2032005192 0––192Luch-Energiya110 0––110 200671 0––71Oryol (loan)227 0––2272007Sūduva MarijampolėA Lyga3312 20–35122008111 ––1112008SmorgonVysheyshaya Liga120 –– 2009ItapipocaCampeonato Cearense –– 2009Fortaleza10 –– 2009Ferroviário –– 2010Itapipoca –– 2010AlianzaLa Primera –– 2010 –– 2011HorizonteCampeonato Cearense –– 2011-12Wigry SuwałkiII liga18210––1922012AlianzaLa Primera100–––1002012–13HalconesLiga Mayor "A"206–––2062013IstiklolTajik League154 ––15420142000–10302014–15HalconesLiga Mayor "A"191–––191 Total Russia1081570––11515 Lithuania 4413 20–4613 Belarus120 ––120 Brazil –– El Salvador100–––100 Poland18210––192 Guatemala397–––397 Tajikistan21120–10241 Career total25238100–1026338
Honors Istiklol Tajik Cup: 2013 Tajik Super Cup: 2014
References
External links Where's Willer? A Brazilian in the East El Grafico Profile Willer's interview 90minut Profile