Willian Maranhão Explained

Willian Maranhão
Fullname:Willian Marlon Ferreira Moraes
Birth Date:14 December 1995
Birth Place:São Luís, Brazil
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Avaí
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2013
Youthclubs1:Boavista
Years1:2014–2018
Clubs1:Boavista
Caps1:65
Goals1:2
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Santa Cruz (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Vasco da Gama (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:Vasco da Gama
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:América Mineiro (loan)
Caps5:27
Goals5:0
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Atlético Goianiense
Caps6:83
Goals6:0
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Bahia
Caps7:9
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:Santos
Caps8:4
Goals8:0
Years9:2022
Clubs9:Atlético Goianiense (loan)
Caps9:18
Goals9:0
Years10:2023
Clubs10:Ceará (loan)
Caps10:18
Goals10:1
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:Avaí
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Club-Update:22:40, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Willian Marlon Ferreira Moraes (born 14 December 1995), known as Willian Maranhão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Avaí.

Club career

Boavista

Born in São Luís, Maranhão, Willian Maranhão was a Boavista youth graduate. He made his first team debut on 21 January 2014, coming on as a second-half substitute for Thiaguinho in a 1–0 Campeonato Carioca home win over Madureira.

Willian Maranhão subsequently became a regular starter for the side, and scored his first senior goal on 13 September 2017, netting his team's third in a 3–1 home success against Tigres do Brasil, for the year's Copa Rio.[1]

In June 2018, Willian Maranhão was loaned to Série C side Santa Cruz until the end of the tournament.[2] He was a regular starter during his period at the club before terminating his loan deal on 30 August.[3]

Vasco da Gama

On 5 September 2018, Willian Maranhão was presented at Série A side Vasco da Gama,[4] on loan until the end of the year. He made his top tier debut five days later, starting in a 0–1 away loss against Vitória.[5]

On 4 December 2018, Willian Maranhão signed a permanent deal with Vasco until the end of 2022.[6] However, he lost his starting spot in the 2019 campaign, and moved out on loan to América Mineiro until the end of the season in May of that year.[7]

Upon returning from loan, Willian Maranhão failed to appear for the club until rescinding his contract in July 2020.[8]

Atlético Goianiense

Shortly after leaving Vasco, Willian Maranhão signed a permanent deal with Atlético Goianiense. He immediately became a regular starter, but still left the club on 13 December 2021.[9]

Bahia

On 9 January 2022, Willian Maranhão signed a two-year contract with Bahia, freshly relegated to the second division.[10] He arrived with a first-choice status, but lost his starting spot to fellow new signing Rezende.

Santos

On 25 March 2022, Bahia announced the transfer of Willian Maranhão to Santos, who paid a R$ 500,000 fee for 70% of the player's economic rights.[11] Just hours later, his new club confirmed the deal, with the player signing a contract until December 2024.[12]

Willian Maranhão made his debut for Peixe on 5 April 2022, starting in a 0–1 Copa Sudamericana away loss against Banfield.[13] On 16 July, after just nine matches, he returned to Atlético Goianiense on loan until the end of the year.[14]

On 10 February 2023, Willian Maranhão joined Ceará on loan for the 2023 season.[15]

Avaí

On 2 January 2024, Maranhão agreed to join Avaí after terminating his contract with Santos.[16]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Boavista2014Série D601002012[17] 1301
2015Carioca10010110
2016Série D408040160
201780703071251
2018Carioca120120
Subtotal18047060232942
Santa Cruz2018Série C9090
Vasco da Gama2018Série A140140
2019202040
Subtotal1402020180
América Mineiro2019Série B280280
Atlético Goianiense2020Série A2204020280
2021340100605[18] 0550
Subtotal5601408050830
Bahia2022Série B0030006[19] 090
Santos2022Série A40104090
Atlético Goianiense (loan)2022Série A180180
Ceará (loan)2023Série B181000030211
Avaí2024Série B00000000
Career total1651660170903222893

Honours

Boavista

Atlético Goianiense

Ceará

2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Com emoção e virada, Boavista derrota o Tigres e se classifica para a final da Copa Rio. With emotion and comeback, Boavista defeat Tigres and advance to the final of the Copa Rio. ge. pt-BR. 13 September 2017. 15 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Novo volante do Santa Cruz diz que tem bom poder de marcação. New defensive midfielder of Santa Cruz says he has good marking ability. Jornal do Commercio. pt-BR. 9 June 2018. 15 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Willian Maranhão rescinde com Santa Cruz e encaminha ida para o Vitória. Willian Maranhão rescinds with Santa Cruz and set move to Vitória. ge. pt-BR. 30 August 2018. 15 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Após dois treinos, Vasco confirma Willian Maranhão como novo reforço. After two trainings, Vasco confirm Willian Maranhão as new addition. Gazeta Online. pt-BR. 5 September 2018. 15 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Willian Maranhão avalia estreia pelo Vasco e projeta clássico contra o Flamengo. Willian Maranhão evaluates debut for Vasco and projects derby against Flamengo. Torcedores.com. pt-BR. 13 September 2018. 15 December 2021.
  6. Web site: Vasco renova contrato de Willian Maranhão até o fim de 2022. Vasco renew contract with Willian Maranhão until the end of 2022. ge. pt-BR. 4 December 2018. 15 December 2021.
  7. Web site: Volante Willian Maranhão é a nova contratação do América. Defensive midfielder Willian Maranhão is the new signing of América. América Futebol Clube. pt-BR. 24 May 2019. 28 July 2019.
  8. Web site: Willian Maranhão tem rescisão com o Vasco publicada no BID da CBF. Willian Maranhão has rescision with Vasco published at CBF's BID. Lance!. pt-BR. 29 July 2020. 15 December 2021.
  9. Web site: Willian Maranhão, Lucão e Ronald deixam o Atlético-GO. Willian Maranhão, Lucão and Ronald leave Atlético-GO. ge. pt-BR. 13 December 2021. 15 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Novo reforço. New addition. EC Bahia. pt-BR. 9 January 2022. 25 March 2022.
  11. Web site: Comunicado. Announcement. EC Bahia. pt-BR. 25 March 2022. 25 March 2022.
  12. Web site: Volante Willian Maranhão é o novo reforço do Santos FC para a temporada. Defensive midfielder Willian Maranhão is the new addition of Santos FC for the season. Santos FC. pt-BR. 25 March 2022. 25 March 2022.
  13. Web site: Santos joga mal e perde do Banfield na estreia do time na Copa Sul-Americana. Santos play poorly and lose to Banfield on their debut in the Copa Sudamericana. ge. pt-BR. 5 April 2022. 10 April 2022.
  14. Web site: Atlético-GO acerta a contratação de Willian Maranhão, do Santos. Atlético-GO sign Willian Maranhão, from Santos. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 16 July 2022. 19 July 2022.
  15. Web site: Contratação: Willian Maranhão é o novo reforço do Mais Querido para 2023. Signing: Willian Maranhão is the new addition of the Mais Querido for 2023. Ceará SC. pt-BR. 10 February 2023. 10 February 2023.
  16. Web site: Após rescindir com o Santos, Willian Maranhão se apresenta ao Avaí. After rescinding with Santos, Willian Maranhão presents himself to Avaí. Diário do Peixe. pt-BR. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024.
  17. Appearance(s) in Copa Rio
  18. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  19. Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste