William Gomes Carvalho Santos (born 15 March 2006), better known as William Gomes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and winger for São Paulo.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Gomes Carvalho Santos | ||
Date of birth | 15 March 2006 | ||
Place of birth | Aracaju, Brazil | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder, winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | São Paulo | ||
Number | 39 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2021 | Baden Powell-SE | ||
2021–2024 | São Paulo | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | São Paulo | 12 | (2) |
International career | |||
2021 | Brazil U15 | ||
2022–2023 | Brazil U17 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:34, 5 December 2023 (UTC) |
Career
editSince joining São Paulo's youth academy in 2021, William Gomes was frequently called up for Brazil's youth teams, in the U15[1] and U17 categories.[2] Being part of a generation considered to have great talent,[3] he had a meteoric rise in the 2023 season, being quickly promoted to the professional squad by manager Dorival Júnior.[4]
William signed his first professional contract in March 2023, with a release clause of R$ 440 million.[5] He was called for the first team squad for the first time on 12 November 2023, in the match against Santos.[6] On 22 November 2023, he made his debut as a professional footballer against Fluminense alongside another youth highlight, Talles Wander.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Meia sergipano William Gomes é novamente convocado para seleção sub-15". f5news.com.br (in Portuguese). 4 September 2021. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "William Gomes e Marques Rickelme são convocados para a Seleção Sub-17". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). 15 September 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "São Paulo vê geração sub-17 extraordinária, lapida joia artilheira e quer subir três do sub-20". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 11 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Atacante de 17 anos impressiona Dorival e deve ganhar chances em reta final do São Paulo". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 12 November 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Atacante de Cotia assina primeiro contrato profissional com o São Paulo e conta com multa milionária". Lance! (in Portuguese). 24 March 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Tudo igual: Santos e São Paulo empatam sem gols na Vila". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 12 November 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Promessas da base fazem estreia pelo São Paulo e recebem elogios de Dorival: "Muito potencial"". Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 23 November 2023. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
External links
edit- William Gomes at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
- William Gomes at Soccerway