Everton Luiz Explained

Everton Luiz
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Full Name:Everton Luiz Guimarães Bilher
Birth Date:24 May 1988
Birth Place:Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height:1.73 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Beveren
Clubnumber:5
Youthclubs1:Brasil de Farroupilha
Youthclubs2:Caxias do Sul
Youthclubs3:Náutico
Youthyears4:2007–2008
Youthclubs4:Ponte Preta
Years1:2009
Clubs1:Ponte Preta
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2011
Clubs2:Palmeiras
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Marília (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:2
Years4:2011
Clubs4:Bragantino (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:CRB
Caps5:37
Goals5:1
Years6:2012
Clubs6:San Luis (loan)
Caps6:10
Goals6:0
Years7:2013
Clubs7:Criciúma (loan)
Caps7:3
Goals7:0
Years8:2013–2014
Clubs8:Lugano
Caps8:28
Goals8:3
Years9:2014–2016
Clubs9:St. Gallen
Caps9:39
Goals9:0
Years10:2016–2018
Clubs10:Partizan
Caps10:52
Goals10:3
Years11:2018–2019
Clubs11:SPAL
Caps11:21
Goals11:0
Years12:2019
Clubs12:Real Salt Lake (loan)
Caps12:27
Goals12:0
Years13:2020–2022
Clubs13:Real Salt Lake
Caps13:52
Goals13:0
Years14:2022–
Clubs14:Beveren
Caps14:54
Goals14:3
Club-Update:7 May 2024

Everton Luiz Guimarães Bilher (born 24 May 1988), commonly known as Everton Luiz, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian club Beveren. He is primarily recognized for his aggressive and hard-tackling style of play.

After starting out in his homeland, mainly playing in the lower leagues, Everton Luiz moved to Europe in 2013. He went on to play for Swiss clubs Lugano and St. Gallen, before transferring to Serbian club Partizan in early 2016. In his first full season with the Crno-beli, Everton Luiz collected the double.

In early 2018, Everton Luiz moved to Italy to join Serie A club SPAL. He was sent out on loan to Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake a year later, before signing a permanent deal with them ahead of the 2020 season.

Career

Early years

Born in Porto Alegre, Everton Luiz started out at his home state club Brasil de Farroupilha. He subsequently went to Caxias do Sul, before switching to Náutico. In 2007, Everton Luiz signed with Ponte Preta, eventually finishing his formation in the club's youth setup. He made his senior debut for the club in the Campeonato Paulista, before signing with Palmeiras in April 2009, on a four-year deal. In February 2010, Everton Luiz was loaned to Marília, representing the club in the second level of the São Paulo state league. He also played for Marília in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, making seven appearances and scoring once.

In 2011, after playing for Palmeiras' B team, Everton Luiz had a brief spell with Bragantino, but failed to make any appearances. He eventually signed with CRB in early 2012. Immediately upon arrival, Everton Luiz became one of the club's key players, helping CRB win the Campeonato Alagoano. He was also named in the competition's team of the year.[1] In June 2012, Everton Luiz joined Mexican club San Luis.[2] He made 10 appearances in the Torneo Apertura, before leaving the club. In January 2013, Everton Luiz was loaned to Criciúma.[3] [4] He subsequently returned to CRB in March 2013.[5] [6] After returning from loan, Everton Luiz helped his team win another Alagoas state league title, being named in the competition's best eleven for the second year in a row.[7]

Lugano and St. Gallen

In the summer of 2013, Everton Luiz moved to Swiss club Lugano. He made his official debut for the club in a 2–1 home league win over Wil on 13 July 2013. In the following fixture, Everton Luiz scored his first goal for Lugano, netting the opener in his team's 4–2 away victory over Schaffhausen. He scored a total of three goals from 28 appearances in the Swiss Challenge League, as the club finished in second place.

In June 2014, Everton Luiz switched to St. Gallen, penning a three-year deal.[8] After initially playing for their reserve team in the Swiss Promotion League, Everton Luiz made his Swiss Super League debut on 24 September 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 victory over Grasshoppers,[9] eventually becoming a regular member of the first team. He collected 24 league appearances in the 2014–15 season, receiving two red cards in the process.

Partizan

2015–16 season

On 6 January 2016, Everton Luiz was transferred to Serbian club Partizan.[10] He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was given the number 25 shirt.[11] On 27 February, Everton Luiz made his official debut for the club in a 2–1 home loss in the Belgrade derby, receiving a yellow card early into the match.[12] He sustained a knee injury in his second appearance for Partizan, a 1–0 away victory at Radnički Niš, which eventually kept him out of action for more than a month.[13] On 10 April, Everton Luiz returned to the pitch in a 4–0 home league win over Mladost Lučani, playing the whole game.[14] He netted his first goal for the club in his second Belgrade derby on 16 April, scoring an injury-time equalizer from more than 30 meters out through the goalkeeper's hands.[15] After celebrating his goal, Everton Luiz was sent off for provoking the opponent's fans.[16] He subsequently helped Partizan win the 2015–16 Serbian Cup, playing the full 90 minutes and earning a yellow card in the final match, a 2–0 win over Javor Ivanjica.[17]

2016–17 season

In July 2016, Everton Luiz recorded his debuts in UEFA competitions, playing the full 90 minutes in two goalless draws against Zagłębie Lubin in the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, as Partizan were eliminated after a penalty shoot-out.[18] He scored his first goal of the season in a 3–0 away league victory over Voždovac on 15 October.[19] In his first full campaign with Partizan, Everton Luiz helped the club win the double.[20] He was also named in the league's best eleven due to his solid performances in the process.[21]

2017–18 season

In late May 2017, following a successful season for Partizan, the club's director of football Ivica Iliev confirmed that Everton Luiz would be offered a new deal.[22] However, no agreement was reached and the player entered the final year of his contract.

On 20 September 2017, Everton Luiz scored an injury-time goal to give Partizan a 1–1 draw versus Napredak Kruševac.[23] He also appeared in all six of his team's games in the Europa League, as the side reached the knockout stage after 13 years.[24]

SPAL

On 19 January 2018, Everton Luiz officially joined Italian club SPAL, penning a deal until the summer of 2020 with an option for another year.[25] He made his Serie A debut on 10 February 2018, playing the first 55 minutes in an eventual 4–0 home loss to Milan. By the end of the season, Everton Luiz appeared in 10 more league games, helping the side avoid relegation.

Real Salt Lake

In January 2019, Everton Luiz was loaned to Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake until the end of the year with an option to buy.[26]

In December 2019, Real Salt Lake exercised their option to buy Everton Luiz ahead of the 2020 season.[27]

Return to Europe

In July 2022, Everton Luiz was transferred to Belgian club Beveren.[28]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupState CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ponte Preta2009Brasileirão Série B0020000020
Palmeiras2009Brasileirão Série A000000700070
2010Brasileirão Série A000000000000
2011Brasileirão Série A000000600060
Total00000013000130
Marília (loan)2010Brasileirão Série C71610021153
Bragantino (loan)2011Brasileirão Série B0000000000
CRB2012Brasileirão Série B601900000250
2013Brasileirão Série C101113000151
Total703013000401
San Luis (loan)2012–13Liga MX10030130
Criciúma (loan)2013Brasileirão Série A0030000030
Lugano2013–14Swiss Challenge League28310293
St. Gallen2014–15Swiss Super League24050290
2015–16Swiss Super League15020170
Total39070460
Partizan2015–16Serbian SuperLiga912000111
2016–17Serbian SuperLiga2913020341
2017–18Serbian SuperLiga14120110271
Total52370130723
SPAL2017–18Serie A11000110
2018–19Serie A10020120
Total21020230
Real Salt Lake (loan)2019MLS270101020310
Real Salt Lake2020MLS150000000150
2021MLS250000020270
2022MLS120100000130
Total790201040860
Beveren2022–23Challenger Pro League28220302
2023–2426120281
Career total297104222701511404040013

Honours

CRB

Partizan

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seleção do Alagoano foi eleito pela imprensa esportiva . pt . futeboldealagoas.net . 16 May 2012 . 19 July 2016.
  2. Web site: El equipo de San Luis tiene potencial: Everton . es . mediotiempo.com . 21 June 2012 . 6 January 2016.
  3. Web site: ZAGUEIRO E VOLANTE SÃO APRESENTADOS NO TIGRE . pt . criciumaec.com.br . 9 January 2013 . 16 July 2016.
  4. Web site: Criciúma apresenta dois de defesa: Ewerton Páscoa e Everton Luiz . pt . globoesporte.globo.com . 9 January 2013 . 6 January 2016.
  5. Web site: Presidente Marcos Barbosa acerta retorno de Everton Luiz . pt . crb.esp.br . 13 March 2013 . 6 January 2016.
  6. Web site: Volante Everton Luiz é o novo reforço do CRB para o Campeonato Estadual . pt . globoesporte.globo.com . 13 March 2013 . 6 January 2016.
  7. Web site: CRB ganhou um carro . pt . futeboldealagoas.net . 21 May 2013 . 19 July 2016.
  8. Web site: FCSG verpflichtet Everton Luiz . de . fcsg.ch . 25 June 2014 . 6 January 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180804201516/http://www.fcsg.ch/news/news/news/fcsg-verpflichtet-everton-luiz/ca/news/single/ . 4 August 2018.
  9. Web site: Ein perfekter Abend . de . fcsg.ch . 24 September 2014 . 6 January 2016.
  10. Web site: Everton verlässt per sofort den FCSG . de . fcsg.ch . 6 January 2016 . 6 January 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228161626/http://www.fcsg.ch/news/news/news/everton-verlaesst-per-sofort-den-fcsg/ca/news/single/ . 28 February 2018.
  11. Web site: Brazilski vezista Everton Luiz potpisao za Partizan! . sr . partizan.rs . 6 January 2016 . 6 January 2016.
  12. Web site: Nepravda jača od vrlo dobrog Partizana . sr . partizan.rs . 27 February 2016 . 16 July 2016.
  13. Web site: Partizan bez povređenog Evertona šest nedelja . sr . blic.rs . 9 March 2016 . 16 July 2016.
  14. Web site: Četiri laka komada – ohrabrenje pred derbi! . sr . partizan.rs . 10 April 2016 . 16 July 2016.
  15. Web site: KAHRIMAN TRAGIČAR Gol sa 35 metara u 95. minutu za remi u derbiju /VIDEO/ . sr . blic.rs . 16 April 2016 . 19 July 2016.
  16. Web site: ISPROVOCIRAO DELIJE Everton ispred severa slavio gol /VIDEO/ . sr . blic.rs . 16 April 2016 . 19 July 2016.
  17. Web site: Kup je naš! . sr . partizan.rs . 11 May 2016 . 14 September 2016.
  18. Web site: Penali izbacili Partizan iz Evrope! . sr . b92.net . 21 July 2016 . 5 June 2017.
  19. Web site: Serija Partizana i Leonarda traje! . sr . mondo.rs . 15 October 2016 . 30 May 2017.
  20. Web site: Milenković doneo duplu krunu Partizanu! . sr . b92.net . 27 May 2017 . 5 June 2017.
  21. Web site: SLS: Đurđević igrač sezone, Nikolić najbolji trener! . sr . rtvbn.com . 30 May 2017 . 15 October 2017.
  22. Web site: Iliev o planovima kako da zadrži šampionsku ekipu: Leonardo srcem uz Partizan . sr . novosti.rs . 30 May 2017 . 8 April 2018.
  23. Web site: Partizan u 96' do boda, Napredak ispustio pobedu! . sr . b92.net . 20 September 2017 . 28 February 2018.
  24. Web site: CRNO-BELO VEČE ZA PAMĆENJE Tavamba i Ožegović doneli Partizanu evropsko proleće . sr . blic.rs . 23 November 2017 . 28 February 2018.
  25. Web site: EVERTON LUIZ ARRIVA UFFICIALMENTE ALLA SPAL . it . spalferrara.it . 19 January 2018 . 28 February 2018 . 20 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065750/http://www.spalferrara.it/everton-luiz-arriva-ufficialmente-alla-spal/ . dead .
  26. Web site: EVERTON LUIZ CEDUTO A TITOLO TEMPORANEO AL REAL SALT LAKE . it . spalferrara.it . 7 January 2019 . 7 January 2019 . 8 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190108045735/http://www.spalferrara.it/everton-luiz-ceduto-a-titolo-temporaneo-al-real-salt-lake/ . dead .
  27. Web site: Real Salt Lake exercise purchase option on Everton Luiz . mlssoccer.com . 4 December 2019 . 16 April 2022.
  28. Web site: Real Salt Lake transfer midfielder Everton Luiz to Belgian club . mlssoccer.com . 12 July 2022 . 30 August 2022.