Willian das Graças Silva Júnior
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William das Graças Silva Júnior, better known as William Amendoim (born May 6, 1987 in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Ipatinga Futebol Clube
.
, in one of the club's most successful generations of young players. He signed a 3-year professional contract in 2005. In April 2006 he signed a new 5-year deal. In May 2007 he added 0 more months to his contract to 31 December 2011.
William Amendoim was a member of the generation of players born in 1987-89 to win numerous youth competitions with the Flamengo
jersey. Amendoim his youth and senior honors are three titles of the Campeonato Carioca de Juniores Rio de Janeiro
, the Copa Belo Horizonte de Juniores, the Copa OPG, the Copa Record and the Copa Cultura, all achieved with Flamengo
. However, William Amendoim has played few matches as a senior for Flamengo
, coming up once as a substitute in a 2006 Brazilian Série A match against São Caetano
, won by Flamengo
4-1. When he looked set to establish himself among the club professionals in early 2007, after a distinguished performance in that year's Rio de Janeiro
Campeonato Carioca de Juniores, William Amendoim suffered a serious knee injury that left him sidelined for six months.
In 2008, the young playmaker was loaned to Macaé
to play in the senior Rio state championship
that year. Due to problems with his contract, however, William ended up not playing for Macaé
at all. He was eventually loaned out to Madureira
, in time to enroll in the Brazilian Série C
competition in July 2008 . Still in 2008, he signed another loan contract, with Bonsucesso
, where he stayed until the end of the year.
After the series of unsuccessful experiences, Amendoim was loaned out to the Minas Gerais
side Social
in early 2009, and later that year to Tombense. In 2010, William Amendoim returned to Rio de Janeiro
, signing up a loan contract with Americano
to compete in the Campeonato Carioca
. He was again loaned out in 2010, to CFZ, the club founded by Flamengo
greatest legend and then executive director, Zico
.
His stay with CFZ was short and in 2010 William returned to Flamengo
. He took part in the Campeonato Brasileiro U-23 with the club, hoping to win a chance in the first team.
In January 2011 he left for Ipatinga Futebol Clube
on loan.
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
São Gonçalo is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It is located at 22 ° 49'37 "south latitude and 43 º 03'14" west longitude at an altitude of 19 meters. Its population in 2008 is 982,832 inhabitants, being the second most populous city in the state after the capital...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Ipatinga Futebol Clube
Ipatinga Futebol Clube
Ipatinga Futebol Clube, commonly known as Ipatinga, is a Brazilian football club, based in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais. They were founded on May 21, 1998.-History:...
.
Career
William Amendoim is a talented midfielder brought up in the youth ranks of FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
, in one of the club's most successful generations of young players. He signed a 3-year professional contract in 2005. In April 2006 he signed a new 5-year deal. In May 2007 he added 0 more months to his contract to 31 December 2011.
William Amendoim was a member of the generation of players born in 1987-89 to win numerous youth competitions with the Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
jersey. Amendoim his youth and senior honors are three titles of the Campeonato Carioca de Juniores Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, the Copa Belo Horizonte de Juniores, the Copa OPG, the Copa Record and the Copa Cultura, all achieved with Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
. However, William Amendoim has played few matches as a senior for Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
, coming up once as a substitute in a 2006 Brazilian Série A match against São Caetano
Associação Desportiva São Caetano
Associação Desportiva São Caetano, commonly known as São Caetano, is a Brazilian football team based in the city of São Caetano, Brazil, part of the São Paulo greater metropolitan area. The team is dubbed Azulão , after the shirt colour. The sponsor is Consul, a well known Brazilian producer of...
, won by Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
4-1. When he looked set to establish himself among the club professionals in early 2007, after a distinguished performance in that year's Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
Campeonato Carioca de Juniores, William Amendoim suffered a serious knee injury that left him sidelined for six months.
In 2008, the young playmaker was loaned to Macaé
Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube
Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Macaé, is a Rio de Janeiro 1st division Brazilian football team from the city of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro state, founded on July 17, 1990...
to play in the senior Rio state championship
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
that year. Due to problems with his contract, however, William ended up not playing for Macaé
Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube
Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Macaé, is a Rio de Janeiro 1st division Brazilian football team from the city of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro state, founded on July 17, 1990...
at all. He was eventually loaned out to Madureira
Madureira Esporte Clube
Madureira Esporte Clube, or Madureira as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 8, 1914.-History:...
, in time to enroll in the Brazilian Série C
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C is the third division of Brazilian football.Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, arguably because many participating teams lack the financial conditions to travel long distances...
competition in July 2008 . Still in 2008, he signed another loan contract, with Bonsucesso
Bonsucesso Futebol Clube
Bonsucesso Futebol Clube, or Bonsucesso, is a Brazilian football team from Bonsucesso neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 12, 1913. The club competed in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B twice.-History:...
, where he stayed until the end of the year.
After the series of unsuccessful experiences, Amendoim was loaned out to the Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
side Social
Social Futebol Clube
Social Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Social, is a Brazilian football club from Coronel Fabriciano founded in 1944.Their home stadium is Louis Ensch Stadium, capacity 6,000...
in early 2009, and later that year to Tombense. In 2010, William Amendoim returned to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, signing up a loan contract with Americano
Americano Futebol Clube
Americano Futebol Clube, or Americano as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro, founded on June 1, 1914.They play in black and white stripes, black shorts and socks.-History:...
to compete in the Campeonato Carioca
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
. He was again loaned out in 2010, to CFZ, the club founded by Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
greatest legend and then executive director, Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...
.
His stay with CFZ was short and in 2010 William returned to Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
. He took part in the Campeonato Brasileiro U-23 with the club, hoping to win a chance in the first team.
In January 2011 he left for Ipatinga Futebol Clube
Ipatinga Futebol Clube
Ipatinga Futebol Clube, commonly known as Ipatinga, is a Brazilian football club, based in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais. They were founded on May 21, 1998.-History:...
on loan.
Career statistics
- (Correct )
Club Season State League Brazilian Série A Campeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...Copa do Brasil Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Copa SudamericanaThe Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Flamengo Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...2005 2005 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2005 football season in Brazil, which was the 104th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Corinthians declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....- 0 0 0 0 2006 2006 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2006 football season in Brazil, which was the 105th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....1 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2007 2007 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2007 football season in Brazil, which was the 106th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....1 0 1 0 2010 2010 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2010 football season in Brazil, which is the 109th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...- 0 0 0 0 2011 2011 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2011 football season in Brazil, which is the 110th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 0 1 0 0 0 - - 0 0 3 0
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.
Honours
FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
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- Copa do BrasilCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2006Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District... - Taça GuanabaraTaça GuanabaraTaça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
: 2007 - Campeonato CariocaCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2007
- Copa do Brasil