Willis Furtado Explained

Willis Furtado
Fullname:Willis Alvés Furtado
Birth Date:4 September 1997
Birth Place:Ivry-sur-Seine, France
Height:1.82 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Floriana
Clubnumber:94
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Ivry
Caps1:2
Goals1:1
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Stenhousemuir
Caps2:29
Goals2:6
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Airdrieonians
Caps3:18
Goals3:6
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Raith Rovers
Caps4:16
Goals4:3
Years5:2018–2020
Clubs5:Masr
Caps5:28
Goals5:1
Years6:2021–2022
Clubs6:Jerv
Caps6:47
Goals6:12
Years7:2023
Clubs7:KTP
Caps7:26
Goals7:6
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Floriana
Caps8:14
Goals8:8
Nationalyears1:2020–
Nationalteam1:Cape Verde
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:13 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:27 April 2023

Willis Alvés Furtado (born 4 September 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Maltese Premier League club Floriana. Born in France, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Club career

Furtado spent his early career in France and Scotland before moving to FC Masr in Egypt.[1] He made his debut with Masr in a 3–0 Egyptian Premier League win over El Entag El Harby on 22 September 2020.[2]

On 12 February 2023, Furtado signed a one-year contract with Finnish club KTP.[3]

On 4 January 2024, he joined Maltese Premier League club Floriana on a free transfer.[4]

International career

Furtado was born in France and is Cape Verdean by descent. He was called up to the represent the Cape Verde senior national team for a set of friendlies in October 2020.[5] He debuted for Cape Verde in a 2–1 friendly win over Andorra on 7 October 2020.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ivry2015–16National 32121
Stenhousemuir2016–17Scottish League One2963100327
Airdrieonians2017–18Scottish League One18610196
Raith Rovers2017–18Scottish League One183183
Masr2018–19Egyptian Second Division
2019–20Egyptian Premier League28122303
Total28122303
Jerv20211. divisjon3110203310
2022Eliteserien18232214
Total4912525414
KTP2023Veikkausliiga2662041327
Floriana2023–24Maltese Premier League148421810
Career total6100000061

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Furtado makes Raith Rovers switch. airdriefc.com.
  2. Web site: El Entag El Harby vs. Masr - 22 September 2019 - Soccerway. Soccerway.
  3. Web site: KTP. KTP VAHVISTUU KOLMELLA UUDELLA PELAAJALLA. KTP GETS STRONGER WITH THREE NEW PLAYERS. 12 February 2023. 30 March 2023. fi.
  4. Web site: Camilleri . Valhmor . 4 January 2024 . Watch: Floriana sign Cape Verde forward Willis Furtado . 17 January 2024 . SportsDesk.
  5. Web site: A seleção nacional treinou hoje antes do jogo frente a Andorra. Convocados. 6 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Andorra-Cabo Verde | UEFA Nations League. UEFA.com.