Willian Brazilian Footballer Born 1988 in Ribeirão Pires
Willian · association football player · Brazilian
Biography
Willian, born 9 August 1988 in Ribeirão Pires, is a Brazilian footballer. Willian has lined up for Brazil men's national football team (2011–2019) and Chelsea F.C. (2013–2020).
The records list him as a wing half. The first club on record is S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2006). He has played for 12 teams on record, including Brazil men's national football team, Chelsea F.C. and FC Shakhtar Donetsk. 8 years at Brazil men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Brazil men's national football team (2011–2019), his team-mates on record include Casemiro, Daniel Alves and Danilo. Chelsea F.C. team-mates from the same years include César Azpilicueta, Victor Moses and Eden Hazard.
Teams
12 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | S.C. Corinthians Paulista | Wing half |
| 2007 | Brazil national under-20 football team | Wing half |
| 2007–2013 | FC Shakhtar Donetsk | Wing half |
| 2011–2019 | Brazil men's national football team | Wing half |
| 2013–2020 | Chelsea F.C. | Wing half |
| 2013 | FC Anzhi Makhachkala | Wing half |
| 2020–2021 | Arsenal F.C. | Wing half |
| 2021–2022 | S.C. Corinthians Paulista | Wing half |
| 2022–2024 | Fulham F.C. | Wing half |
| 2024 | Olympiacos F.C. | Wing half |
| 2025 | Fulham F.C. | Wing half |
| 2025– | Grêmio FBPA | Wing half |
Willian on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 10.6M @willianborges88
- Engagement rate
- 0.14% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 14,686
- Average comments
- 15 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Willian Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Willian?
Willian is 38 years old, born on 9 August 1988 in Ribeirão Pires.
What is Willian known for?
Willian is a wing half who has played for Brazil men's national football team and Chelsea F.C..
How tall is Willian?
Willian is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Willian’s nationality?
Willian is Brazilian, born in Ribeirão Pires.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q73480), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
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