Hayner William Monjardim Cordeiro

Hayner William Monjardim Cordeiro (born 2 October 1995), simply known as Hayner, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Vila Nova, on loan from Santos.

Career Early career Hayner was born in Serra, Espírito Santo, and was a youth product of local Rio Branco-ES. He made his first team debut with the club on 1 February 2014, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 Campeonato Capixaba Série B away loss to Atlético Itapemirim.

Mainly a backup during his first year, Hayner became a regular starter during the 2015 campaign as the club won the 2015 Campeonato Capixaba. He also scored his first senior goal during the competition, netting his team's second in a 2–1 home win over Vitória-ES on 7 February of that year.

Bahia On 19 June 2015, Hayner was announced at Série B side Bahia, along with fellow Rio Branco teammate João Paulo; he was initially assigned to the under-20 squad. He made his debut for the club on 19 August, starting in a 1–0 home success over Sport Recife, for the year's Copa Sudamericana.

On 26 January 2016, Hayner renewed his contract with Bahia until May 2017, being definitely promoted to the main squad. He featured regularly during the 2016 Campeonato Baiano, and scored three goals during the competition.

Loan to Náutico On 10 August 2016, after being separated from Bahia's first team squad by head coach Guto Ferreira, Hayner was loaned to fellow second division side Náutico until the end of the year. However, he only featured in one match for the club during his entire spell, playing only 45 minutes.

Loan to Paysandu On 17 February 2017, Hayner was presented at Paysandu on loan for the season. A regular option during the Campeonato Paraense, he was mainly a backup option to Ayrton during the Série B.

Novorizontino On 3 January 2018, Hayner was presented at Novorizontino, after his contract with Bahia expired. Also a backup option, he only played twice for the club.

Louletano In August 2018, Hayner moved abroad and joined Campeonato de Portugal side Louletano. An immediate starter, he scored five goals during his spell at the club, as they finished ninth.

Cuiabá Hayner returned to Brazil on 3 January 2020, after being announced at Cuiabá also in division two. On 18 June, after becoming a first-choice, he renewed his contract, and featured in 19 league matches as the club achieved their first-ever promotion to the Série A.

Azuriz In January 2021, Hayner was named in the squad of Azuriz for their Campeonato Paranaense debut.

Loan to Sport Recife On 18 May 2021, Hayner was announced on loan at Sport Recife in the top tier. He made his debut in the category twelve days later, starting in a 2–2 away draw against Internacional.

In December 2021, after Sport's relegation, Hayner left the club.

Loan to Atlético Goianiense On 21 February 2022, Atlético Goianiense agreed the signing of Hayner for the season. A second-choice behind Dudu, he again suffered top tier relegation.

Loan to Dnipro-1 In January 2023, Hayner moved abroad and joined Ukrainian Premier League side Dnipro-1.

Loan to Coritiba On 2 August 2023, Hayner returned to his home country after joining Coritiba on loan. A backup to Natanael, he featured in only eight matches as the club also suffered relegation.

Santos On 29 December 2023, Hayner was announced at Santos, also relegated to the second division, on a one-year loan deal. He made his debut for the club the following 20 January, replacing fellow debutant Aderlan in a 1–0 away win over Botafogo-SP.

Hayner scored his first goal for Peixe on 11 February 2024, netting the opener in a 2–2 away draw against Mirassol. Despite being named the best right-back of the 2024 Campeonato Paulista, he was often used in the other flank during the competition.

In April 2024, Santos reached an agreement with Azuriz for the permanent transfer of Hayner, paying R$ 1.7 million for 60% of his economic rights, with the deal being effective the following 1 January. However, he subsequently lost his starting spot on both sides: to youth prospect JP Chermont on the right, and to new signing Gonzalo Escobar on the left.

Loan to CRB On 28 February 2025, after being separated from the first team squad at Santos, Hayner moved to CRB on loan.

Loan to Vila Nova On 8 January 2026, Hayner agreed to join Vila Nova also in the second division on loan.

Career statistics

Honours Rio Branco-ES Campeonato Capixaba: 2015

Atlético Goianiense Campeonato Goiano: 2022

Santos Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2024

Individual Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2024